In this PV Tech article, George Touloupas, CEA’s Director of Technology and Quality, and Brian Hansen, CEA’s Director of Supply Chain, discuss the solar industry's shift from passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) technology to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology.
Read MoreIn this Energy Storage News article, CEA’s Senior Director of Technology and Quality, George Touloupas, and Jeff Zwijack, Senior Manager of Energy Storage, discuss how rapid technology improvements and trade policy risks pose a dilemma for US battery storage procurement decision-makers.
Read MoreIn this pv magazine article, CEA’s Vice President of technology Paul Wormser and associate director of services procurement Travis Secrest from EDPR discuss how local sourcing of solar and energy storage in the U.S., while mitigating certain supply chain risks, introduces new concerns for investors regarding startup pains, component imports, and the necessity of strategic supply agreements and oversight.
Read MoreGeorge Touloupas, senior director of technology and quality for Clean Energy Associates (CEA), analyzes the February 2024 energy-yield results from the outdoor testing field in Xi’an, China.
Read MoreIn this Solar Power World article, Jason Knapp, CEA's Director of Government Relations, explains Foreign Trade Zones and how companies can benefit from these special areas in the U.S. by receiving tax advantages to support manufacturing and economic growth, particularly in the clean energy sector.
Read MoreThis fourth part of Due Diligence 101 series covers due diligence for buying solar farms, emphasizing analyzing control systems, degradation, shifting equipment, project portfolios, operations, maintenance, and comparing with original design specifications for optimal performance and reliability.
Read MoreThis third article in the Due Diligence 101 series explores how performance modeling is essential for evaluating the expected output and identifying potential issues in an existing solar energy project, providing a basis for informed acquisition decisions.
Read MoreLarge-scale, stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS) have rapidly become crucial components of modern power grids. With the increasing adoption of BESS, however, the risk of battery fires has increased, as Jeff Zwijack of Clean Energy Associates reports.
Read MoreCEA’s senior policy analyst, Christian Roselund, recently wrote an article in PV Tech on the top three trends that CEA sees for the US solar industry in 2024.
Read MoreCEA’s Vice President of Marketing, Jake Edie, recently wrote an article in Renewable Energy World about the most surprising findings in clean energy and what developers and buyers will be watching most closely as 2024 unfolds.
Read MoreThe need for greater supply chain traceability has pushed the PV industry to adapt, with new procedures to support documentation at each stage of manufacturing. CEA’s senior ESG and traceability project manager Nicola Licata explains how evolving processes are preparing the PV industry to face future challenges.
Read MoreIn this Energy Storage News article, CEA forecasts an 18% price decline for containerized Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions in the US by 2024, with 20-foot DC container costs reducing to an average of $148/kWh. This trend of decreasing prices is attributed to automation advancements, competitive market dynamics, and falling lithium carbonate prices.
Read MoreAfter years of improving quality standards, solar cell cracking appears to be on the rise again, perhaps due to new manufacturers entering the sector. Clean Energy Associates’ (CEA) senior engineering manager Claire Kearns-McCoy considers ways to stop the rot.
Read MoreSuccessful solar project acquisition depends on evaluating the technology and engineering choices made—modules, inverters, racking systems, and production models. This post dives deep into how these decisions provide insights to corporate renewable energy buyers, ensuring the project's viability and performance.
Read MoreIn response to the high demand for infrastructure upgrades and anticipated government policy changes, a leading North American utility sought to stockpile 10,000 pad-mount transformers by June 2024 and turned to Clean Energy Associates (CEA) for a reliable solution.
Read MoreCEA took on the task of monitoring the construction progress for Germany's largest solar carport (16.2 MW). Our mission? To ensure the client met lender requirements and documented code compliance.
Read MoreUS PV module procurement is increasingly complex due to the Uyghur Forced Labor Act and supply chain issues. The Inflation Reduction Act's impact on domestic manufacturing is significant, yet implementation remains challenging. Martin Meyers delves into these complexities, focusing on technological changes and market pricing.
Read MoreToday's global PV supply chains face heightened risk, making knowledge of raw material flow vital. A solar developer utilized CEA's Audit Services for a Virtual PV Supply Chain Mapping Study, revealing the path from polysilicon to solar modules and enhancing supplier transparency and risk management.
Read MoreTaking a rigorous approach to inspection is crucial across the energy storage supply chain. Chi Zhang and George Touloupas of Clean Energy Associates (CEA) explore common manufacturing defects in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and how quality assurance regimes can detect them.
Read MoreClean Energy Associates conducted safety audits on over 600 commercial PV rooftops, revealing safety issues in a staggering 97% of them. Several crucial measures can ensure the safe operation of rooftop solar arrays and allay common safety concerns.
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