CEA has identified critical challenges in regulatory compliance, infrastructure adequacy, and equipment integration across various clean energy manufacturing projects. This report provides actionable insights and guidance to mitigate these risks, ensuring smoother project execution and enhanced operational efficiency.
Read MoreMark Hagedorn, the Vice President of Manufacturing Services for Clean Energy Associates, discusses how setting up a new production line for solar modules with a "factory in a box" approach requires meticulous planning and expert implementation to avoid costly pitfalls and ensure smooth operations.
Read MoreMark Hagedorn, the Vice President of Manufacturing Services for Clean Energy Associates, discusses the various challenges companies face when expanding into foreign markets, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural differences and adapting to local business practices.
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 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 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 senior policy analyst Christian Roselund joins pv magazine’s roundtables US’23 to discuss the incentives within the IRA designed to encourage domestic manufacturing and where and when the capacity is expected to come online.
Read MoreCEA’s Senior Policy Analyst, Christian Roselund provides key takeaways about domestic content bonuses available under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.
Read MoreIn this PV Tech webinar, CEA’s VP of Manufacturing Services, Mark Hagedorn discusses key strategies in Building Sustainable Solar Manufacturing Facilities in the U.S.
Read MoreIn this webinar, CEA reviewed the details of the Domestic Content Bonus, including recent guidance released by the Internal Revenue Service, and the challenges to access the bonus. We also shared strategic approaches to meet the minimum domestic content requirements to qualify for the incentive.
Read MoreCEA’s latest report forecasts that the global lithium-ion battery (LIB) cell nameplate capacity will triple by 2025, with North America's capacity growth expected to outpace Europe's, primarily due to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Read MoreCEA’s Vice President of Manufacturing Services, Mark Hagedorn, discusses the key factors to consider when selecting a site for clean energy gigafactory.
Read MoreCEA’s Joerg Althaus reports that renewables developers need to be cautious about the high defect rates linked to new factories, given the multitude of new production lines that have been announced following the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the European Union's adoption of President Joe Biden's approach.
Read MoreIn this podcast, Vinayak Gupta, Senior Vice President of Operations of Clean Energy Associates, sheds light on the future of domestic manufacturing in the solar industry. As a global company working on the entire supply chain of solar technology, Vinayak has a unique perspective on what it takes to bring new technology to production at scale, while ensuring high-quality standards are met.
Read MoreAs the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act demonstrated, companies preparing to spend big on batteries are at risk of being blindsided by supply-chain-related legislation. Here are some tips on how US developers can anticipate policy curveballs.
Read MoreIn this webinar, CEA policy and manufacturing experts discuss the incentives created by the Inflation Reduction Act and how they can boost domestic solar manufacturing in the United States.
Read MoreIn this PV Tech webinar, CEA’s VP of Technology, Paul Wormser, and Director of Engineering Services, Joerg Althaus, discuss key strategies to mitigate PV procurement risk.
Read MoreDomestic clean energy manufacturers have already begun announcing significant increases in US production capacity as a result of Joe Biden’s ambitious Inflation Reduction Act. The challenge of site selection for this increased number of production lines will now be center stage. CEA’s Mark Hagedorn looks at the qualities that make for the perfect gigafactory site.
Read MoreXponent™ Power, Inc. has engaged Clean Energy Associates (CEA) to enable the manufacturing of its Xpanse™ solar awning. With this engagement, CEA expands its manufacturing services offerings, helping clean energy and e-mobility companies grow and navigate the key manufacturing challenges critical for their success.
Read MoreAs the pace of solar installations quickens, developers are racing to find the best remaining sites and optimize their position in interconnection queues. But what if the best investment opportunity is hidden in a site built a decade or more ago? CEA’s Chris Chappell and Stephen Shirey examine what can be done to unlock the value in legacy solar sites.
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