If there is one thing the energy industry can do to better itself, as winter approaches and storms rage along the California coast, and freezing temperatures hit the Gulf regions of Texas and Louisiana, and the ground hardens in the Midwest, it is this: Inspect and test, to ensure the safety of all exposed equipment.… Keep reading →
Today, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz kicked off the latest round of the Rooftop Solar Challenge— an initiative that empowers local governments across the Nation to make it easier, cheaper, and faster for more Americans to go solar. The Rooftop Solar Challenge is spearheaded by the Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative — a national collaborative effort to make solar energy… Keep reading →
As high-profile solar companies are liquidating, declaring bankruptcy, exiting the market, or being acquired by larger companies, solar project stakeholders are focusing more heavily on assessing the degree of financial risk or “bankability” of a solar energy component provider before choosing them for a project. This applies to anything from the module manufacturer to the… Keep reading →
