CEA 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.
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CEA’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.
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US 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.
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Andy Klump, CEO & Founder of Clean Energy Associates, joins the Renewable Rides podcast hosted by Gareth Evans and Dan Roberts. He shares the incredible journey of how he ventured into the clean energy space and propelled his business into a global force, serving clients in over 75 countries. Andy also shares the pivotal role of talent acquisition, understanding the importance of hiring the right people to drive innovation and success in the rapidly evolving clean energy industry.
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Today'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.
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Dan Shreve of Clean Energy Associates joins Currents for a wide-ranging discussion about the current environment around existing and emerging technologies in the energy mix, challenges facing renewable energy, the regulatory climate in the US and Europe, and advice for individuals who are interested in entering the renewable energy industry.
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Taking 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.
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In this pv magazine webinar, CEA discuses battery energy storage system (BESS) pricing and the associated market drivers behind those price trends. A five-year outlook for DC container and battery cell pricing is presented and examined.
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Clean 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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September 2023 batch of energy yield results from the pv magazine outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. The average bifacial boost is 9.16%. As the energy yield figures of several top-performing products are very close, CEA is working on a new ranking system that will be more representative of product performance.
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The Hydrogen Electrolyzer SMIP provides a comprehensive and unbiased analysis of the top Electrolyzer system manufacturers in the world. It offers detailed insights into capacities, technology, and efficiency roadmaps, along with Manufacturing, Capacity, and Technology (MCT) ratings for each supplier.
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The US solar module supply market is undergoing significant transformations due to shifting regulatory landscapes, technological advancements, and dynamic market conditions. CEA’s Brian Hansen delves into the complexities of module procurement and how buyers can navigate them.
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CEA's extensive field research unveils the hidden threats in solar PV modules, emphasizing the critical role of Electroluminescence (EL) testing in detecting unseen damages. Our findings highlight the lifecycle of module defects, the surge in microcracks, and the pivotal importance of visual inspections in identifying issues often missed by other methods.
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In August 2023, new products with technologies like TOPCon and HJT were added to the tests. Two Tongwei TOPCon products underwent outdoor testing, while Astronergy and HY Solar's results will be on the pv magazine site. The average bifacial boost was 10.20%.
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The BESS Price Forecasting Report provides an in-depth four-year forecast for LFP and NMC battery systems, shedding light on market dynamics, supply, and demand.
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In this PV magazine webinar, CEA reviews factors such as supply chain reliability and traceability, changes in module technologies, and extreme weather events that are shifting the decision-making processes for purchasers.
Explore the essentials of technical due diligence for solar PV systems. This series begins with a focus on site assessments, addressing challenges from foundation types to weather impacts for both ground and rooftop installations.
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July 2023 batch of energy yield results from the pv magazine outdoor test field in Xi’an, China. The average bifacial boost is 11.48%.
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CEA announces the launch of its new Green Hydrogen Supplier Market Intelligence Report, which aims to provide detailed evaluation of electrolyzer suppliers and help developers and owners understand how to optimize their investment into green hydrogen projects.
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CEA’s Senior Policy Analyst, Christian Roselund provides key takeaways about domestic content bonuses available under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.
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