The urgent need to accelerate solar installations across the United States stands at the forefront of the nation's commitment to significantly decarbonize the energy grid in the fight against climate change. Achieving this ambitious target...
The Massachusetts legislature enacted the innovative “Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target” program (SMART) in 2016 to support use and development of solar photovoltaic (PV) generating units by residential, commercial, governmental, and...
In recent years, increasing climate volatility has had a significant impact globally. The United States has also experienced a range of natural disasters, including frequent solar flares and cyclones. In response, there has been a growing emphasis...
Despite generally widespread support for clean, renewable energy, a growing number of solar, wind, and battery storage projects are being met with resistance at the local level. In fact, community opposition has become a leading cause of...
In the rapidly expanding world of clean energy, one thing remains constant: the need for reliable, high-performing assets. Whether managing a utility-scale solar farm, a community wind project, or a mixed renewable portfolio, asset owners and...
An assessment of the solar PV industry identifies opportunities and technical considerations for repowering solar PV projects U.S. solar farms are aging, and electric power demand is soaring. Solar photovoltaic (PV) project owners must...
Clean energy should be accessible to everyone. While utility scale solar installations and individual rooftop systems are vital pieces of the puzzle, community solar offers a uniquely powerful way to democratize the benefits of renewable power. It...
“Stay frosty.” Don’t worry — if you’ve never served in the military or don’t play certain video games, there’s no reason you would have heard this phrase. In the military, it’s slang for “stay alert and ready for action” —...
Both solar and battery storage sites generate sound that must comply with existing noise regulations (see “Sound of Solar” in the North American Clean Energy July/August 2024 and “A Quieter Place” in the January/February 2025 issues). These...
Building codes and minimum building standards such as ASCE 7, Eurocode, and the National Building Code of Canada, are used to calculate the maximum forces a building may encounter. These forces result from wind, snow and seismic activity. For wind...
