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Kamal Shah has seen residential and commercial construction industries shift from analog procedures to more advanced, software-driven practices to improve job site operations. He’s also played an integral role in introducing these new efficiencies to the solar industry through his company SiteCapture. The software platform, available to the residential and commercial solar markets, helps manage……
The U.S. solar industry is constantly remaking itself to adapt to market demands, and so too are the manufacturers producing these renewable technologies. Following that notion, Jinko, a prominent PV module company, recently expanded its manufacturing operations to include battery energy storage systems. With the two complementary technologies under one umbrella, Jinko is supplying the… The post…
The Trump Administration has reversed Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives that have bolstered solar’s domestic manufacturing and installation footprints. While they technically are still active, these credits are operating with a shorter runway. On this episode of Solar Spotlight, Liz Reicherts, Global Head of Government Affairs, and Kleber Facchini, Director of CC&I Products & Applications……
Josh Dorfman, President of American Wire Group, discusses with Solar Spotlight how project developers can save time, reduce risk, and ensure quality by partnering with a nationwide, single-source renewable energy supplier. An excerpt of this interview is available below and you can listen to the full conversation here or on your preferred podcast service. Contractor’s… The post Solar Spotlight:…
The U.S. solar industry is very familiar with addressing market uncertainties. Recent updates to federal solar incentives have sent certain segments of the market into a spiral, while some state policymakers have approved legislation supporting PV growth within their states. James Mason, VP of renewable energy for ABC Supply, a national roofing and solar equipment… The post Solar Spotlight:…
On this episode of Solar Spotlight, Benjamin Heitmann, marketing manager, and Madeline Acri, applications engineer with Sungrow North America discuss the company’s history of manufacturing solar inverter technologies and dive into some of the specific features of string inverters. A written portion of this podcast is below but be sure to listen to the full… The post Solar Spotlight: An…
While there is greater oversight for installing solar projects on school grounds, M Bar C Construction has found success in this segment of the market and has done so through building solar carports. Bobby Bonfanti, director of operations, and Erik Krivokopich, VP of business development at M Bar C, are on this episode of Solar… The post Solar Spotlight: Why solar carports make sense for schools…
The value of energy resiliency is increasing in the face of stronger weather events and natural disasters, and the electrical grid isn’t always prepared to withstand these adverse environmental pressures. Rex Liu, VP of product management, clean energy, at Generac, is on this episode of Solar Spotlight to share how residential solar customers can keep… The post Solar Spotlight: Enough backup…
The American power grid is electrifying through renewable energy proliferation, and homeowners are following suit by replacing gas powered vehicles and appliances with electric-powered options. However, certain homes are encountering the conundrum of having too high of an electrical load and not enough electrical service to back it. Savant is a recognized leader in both… The post Solar Spotlight:…
Trina Solar US, the domestic arm of the global PV module manufacturer, is ramping up production in the United States. On this episode of Solar Spotlight, Adam Macaluso, national accounts manager for U.S. channel business at Trina Solar, shares an update on Trina’s U.S. manufacturing footprint, as well as the company’s near future plans. A… The post Solar Spotlight: Playing the long game in…
