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pv magazine test: June 2024 Results
George Touloupas, Senior Director of Technology and Quality for Clean Energy Associates (CEA), analyzes the June 2024 energy-yield results from the outdoor testing field in Xi’an, China.
The Five Year Outlook for U.S. Battery Storage Supply Chain
In this Canary Media webinar, Clean Energy Associates dives into the current state of the lithium-ion supply chain and an outlook for how it will evolve over the next five years.
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.
ACORE Webinar: New Analysis on Potential Solar Tariffs
In this webinar hosted by ACORE, CEA experts Dan Shreve, Vice President of Market Intelligence, and Christian Roselund, Senior Policy Analyst, present a new analysis of the impact of new potential Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) on solar cells and modules from Southeast Asia.
New Analysis: How New Tariffs Could Undermine America’s Solar Progress
A new analysis by CEA, commissioned by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), outlines the potential impacts of the recent U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on solar cells and modules from Southeast Asia.
ACORE & CEA Report: Potential impacts of the 2024 AD/CVD on the U.S. solar industry
A new analysis by CEA, commissioned by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), outlines the potential impacts of the recent U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on solar cells and modules from Southeast Asia.
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.
Racking and Trackers: Quality Issues in the Factory and Design Considerations for Utility-scale Solar Installations
In this pv magazine Webinar, Nicholas Hudson, Principal Engineer Engineering Services, and Jörg Althaus, Director Engineering and Quality Assurance Services, discuss common issues during production, what the downstream impact of those issues are, and action that can be taken to prevent these risks.
Cultural Considerations for International Expansion
Mark Hagedorn, the Vice President of Manufacturing Services for Clean Energy Associates, discusses the various challenges companies face when expanding into foreign markets, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural differences and adapting to local business practices.
pv magazine test: April 2024 Results
George Touloupas, Senior Director of Technology and Quality for Clean Energy Associates (CEA), analyzes the April 2024 energy-yield results from the outdoor testing field in Xi’an, China.
Dan Shreve & Christian Roselund on SunCast: US Solar’s AD/CVD Investigations Explained
Dan Shreve, VP of Market Intelligence, and Christian Roselund, Senior Policy Analyst at Clean Energy Associates, help understand whether the recent AD/CVD investigations are expected to profoundly impact procurement in the coming months.
Christian Roselund on the Factor This! Podcast: The Latest in U.S. Solar Trade Policy
Christian Roselund, Senior Policy Analyst at CEA, joins the Factor This! Podcast to break down the impact of the latest U.S. solar tariffs and other policies.
ESS Supplier Market Intelligence Report (Q1 - 2024)
The latest Energy Storage System (ESS) Supplier Market Intelligence Report finds that weak demand continued along with battery manufacturing overcapacity, primarily in China which is the largest battery consumer and producer globally.
CEA Update on U.S. Solar Policy Developments
Intertek CEA’s Market Intelligence team has developed a briefing that addresses four recent solar policy developments in the U.S.
pv magazine test: March 2024 Results
George Touloupas, senior director of technology and quality for Clean Energy Associates (CEA), analyzes the March 2024 energy-yield results from the outdoor testing field in Xi’an, China.
PV Players Wrestle Tariff Threat and Oversupply
In this pv magazine article, CEA’s supply chain and procurement expert Engilla Draper discusses how measures like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) have led to significant price disparities in solar panels between the United States and Europe, with U.S. prices being nearly double.
PV Price Forecasting Report (Q1 - 2024)
The PV Price Forecasting Report provides independent market intelligence on changes in global supply chains and accurate forecasts for supply price scenarios based on technologies, materials, manufacturing regions and target markets, as well as supply and demand forecasts and analysis.
From PERC to TOPCon: Navigating the Evolution of Solar Technology
In this PV Tech article, George Touloupas, CEA’s Director of Technology and Quality, and Brian Hansen, CEA’s Director of Supply Chain, discuss the solar industry's shift from passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) technology to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology.
Navigating Changing Dynamics in U.S. Module Supply
The U.S. solar market is facing a shift from PV module oversupply and falling prices to potential scarcity due to new trade cases. This pv magazine webinar explores the changing supply dynamics, highlighting risks, opportunities, and effective management strategies for buyers and stakeholders.
CEA Update on New Solar AD/CVD Petition
On April 24, 2024, four U.S. solar manufacturers filed a new anti-dumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) against imports of solar cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Intertek CEA has developed an update on this new solar AD/CVD petition.