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Directions to De-risk a Solar Supply Chain
US industrial policy has supported an uptick in annual solar module production capacity, while trade policy has ramped up the cost of cell and module imports. In this pv magazine article, Andy Klump, the founder of CEA, offers some tips to help solar developers plan a route to success.
Buy Now or Wait? Tensions Pull at US Battery Energy Storage Procurement Decisions
In this Energy Storage News article, CEA’s Senior Director of Technology and Quality, George Touloupas, and Jeff Zwijack, Senior Manager of Energy Storage, discuss how rapid technology improvements and trade policy risks pose a dilemma for US battery storage procurement decision-makers.
Pillars of Solar Success
In this pv magazine article, CEA’s quality assurance experts Jörg Althaus and Dutt Du discuss some of the most common defects that can derail tracking system quality, while making the case for quality control throughout the supply chain.
Understanding Trade Law Impacts
In a recent LevelTen Energy report, Clean Energy Associates (CEA) unpacked the impacts of expanded solar tariffs, AD/CVD investigations, and other issues on project development and PPA prices.
Red Flags for Green Energy: What to Look Out For In Supply Chains and Projects
In this Solar Power World article, Jake Edie, Vice President of Marketing CEA, discusses the changing dynamics in the solar and energy storage markets and emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards for quality in suppliers, products, project design, and installation to avoid costly issues.
Due Diligence 101-Part 2: Choosing the Right Technology When Acquiring a Solar Farm
Successful solar project acquisition depends on evaluating the technology and engineering choices made—modules, inverters, racking systems, and production models. This post dives deep into how these decisions provide insights to corporate renewable energy buyers, ensuring the project's viability and performance.
Due Diligence 101-Part 1: Assessing the site of a solar array
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.