GroundWork Renewables

📢 Reminder: Next week we’ll be at Solarplaza 2025 in San Diego! Join us April 23 & 24 at booth #25 to connect with our team about building more resilient and profitable solar plants. Also, don’t miss Travis Morrison as he moderates the panel: "Preparing for the Unpredictable: Operational Strategies for Extreme Weather." We’re looking forward to seeing you next week! #Solarplaza2025 #SolarEnergy #CleanTech #Renewables #EnergyInnovation #GroundWork #AMNA

🌩️Hail Season is Here – Monitor Your Solar Assets We understand that the risks of hail season are top of mind for solar plant operators in hail-prone regions. Severe weather is already impacting the Midwest and South, and the last thing you want is unexpected downtime or costly repairs due to hail damage. Our Hail Monitoring and Event Reporting service offers the highest level of accuracy for measuring hail events, enabling fast and reliable data for insurance and warranty claims, and for event validation. ✅ Eyewitness Hail Sensors: Measure hailstone size and kinetic energy with sensors deployed at horizontal and module plane of array, to characterize the event and quantify the reduction in hailstone kinetic energy when trackers stow. ✅ Continuous Monitoring: Rest assured, our sensors are always ready to take a hit, verified by 24/7 monitoring, hourly diagnostics, automatic firmware updates, and event-based reports. ✅ Proven Reliability: GroundWork handles installation, commissioning, and ongoing support. Contact us at sales@grndwork.com to discuss instrumenting your projects before the next storm hits. #HailSeason #GroundWork #HailMonitoring #SolarEnergy #SolarInnovation #RenewableEnergy https://lnkd.in/g_nYWr4d

🌞Congratulations to our March #PhotoContest winner!🎉 Our technicians capture stunning images each month while maintaining our Resource Assessment (RA) sites, helping us deliver the highest-quality solar resource data. Through our #GroundWatch Data Quality Program, they perform on-site quality checks to ensure accurate PV energy modeling. This month’s winning shot was captured by Antonio L. while working in Big Elk, NE. 📸👏 #GroundWork #GroundWatch #SolarTech #DataQuality #RenewableEnergy #TeamSpotlight #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #PhotoContest #TeamAppreciation

GroundWork Recognized for Breakthrough Hail Impact Research at PVRW 2025 GroundWork Renewables, Inc. has been recognized at the 2025 NREL Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop (PVRW) for its innovative study on hail mitigation in utility-scale solar plants. The research is the first to quantify hail impact energy reduction in real-world conditions, offering valuable insights into the effectiveness of tracker stow angles during severe weather events. Conducted in partnership with Recurrent Energy at the North Fork Solar Project in Oklahoma, and validated at GroundWork’s PV Test Lab in Albuquerque, NM, the study combines field measurements with lab testing to improve risk modeling, support insurance assessments, and guide mitigation strategies. “This research helps us quantify and verify the resilience of our assets in the face of growing extreme weather risks,” said Michael Arndt, President of Recurrent Energy’s North America business. “By delivering real-world data alongside controlled lab results, GroundWork is providing a more complete picture of how to manage hail risk in solar operations,” added Ann Will, CEO of GroundWork. Key findings include: • Measurable reduction in hail kinetic energy through tracker stow positions • Alignment between field data and lab-based impact models • Improved understanding of storm microphysics and hail behavior • Enhanced ability to optimize stow strategies and inform insurance assessments Access the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e8GWX4qR #HailMitigation #PVModules #CleanEnergy #SolarInnovation #PVRW2025 #UtilityScaleSolar #GroundWork #RecurrentEnergy #Renewables #ClimateResilience

GroundWork® Reveals a Direct Correlation Between Larger PV Modules and Increased Breakage: The Risks of Thinner Glass & Frames As the solar industry expands, so do the size of photovoltaic (PV) modules. However, larger modules come with an unexpected risk: increased breakage due to thinner glass and frames. Our latest research reveals a 70% decrease in strength as modules increase in size and material becomes thinner. 👉 Learn how these changes affect module performance and what steps you can take to mitigate the risk. Discover more in the article below. #SolarEnergy #PVModules #GroundWork #SolarInnovation #RenewableEnergy #SolarTech #ModuleDurability #SolarIndustry #SolarResearch #GroundWork

Join us in San Diego April 23 & 24 for Solarplaza 2025, one of the premier solar industry events of the year! Visit us at booth #25 to see our #hail sensor and connect with our team. 🎤 Don’t miss Travis Morrison as he moderates the panel "Preparing for the Unpredictable: Operational Strategies for Extreme Weather." This session is a must for anyone navigating the challenges of today's evolving energy landscape. We look forward to seeing you there! #Solarplaza2025 #SolarEnergy #CleanTech #Renewables #EnergyInnovation #GroundWork

The Spring Equinox is here! 🐝 Today marks the Spring Equinox when daylight and nighttime hours are nearly equal in length worldwide. After today, the days will continue to grow longer until the Summer Solstice in June, gradually bringing more sunshine, warmth, and the energy of a new season. ☀️ What a perfect day to appreciate the power of the sun. At GroundWork, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality meteorological data that helps maximize solar energy performance year-round, and spring is no different. Here’s to longer days, more sun-soaked skies, and a bright solar future! #SpringEquinox #SolarEnergy #GroundWork #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/drpD_X6T

Ann Will, CEO of GroundWork, and Jim Crimmins, EVP are gearing up for the Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit 2025! Taking place March 16-19 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, AZ, this premier event will bring together industry leaders for high-level networking, deal-making, and conversations about the latest trends and challenges in the renewable energy sector. We look forward to engaging with fellow leaders and contributing to the discussions shaping the future of renewable energy finance and investment. If you're attending, connect with us at https://lnkd.in/ggSFHfN9! Let’s talk about renewable energy innovation. #RenewableEnergy #Solar #Wind #Finance #Investment #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Networking #GreenFinance #ClimateAction #GroundWork

At GroundWork Renewables, we believe in the power of women to drive change, innovate, and lead in the renewable energy industry. This International Women’s Day, we proudly reaffirm our commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender equality and women’s empowerment. A shining example of this empowerment is Rachel Eldridge, Data Scientist at GroundWork Renewables. Rachel’s passion for leveraging meteorological data to advance renewable energy solutions highlights the incredible impact women make in STEM and sustainability. With a strong background in atmospheric science and data analytics, Rachel has contributed to multiple research campaigns. She brings a deep understanding of weather systems to her work—helping optimize renewable energy projects. Beyond her technical expertise, she embodies curiosity, innovation, and collaboration that make GroundWork a special place. “I feel so incredibly lucky to be working at GroundWork. The entire team is so kind and supportive. I knew from my first day that this is exactly the place I was supposed to be.” – Rachel Eldridge, Data Scientist As we celebrate the achievements of women like Rachel, we also recognize that more work must be done to break barriers, create opportunities, and ensure women receive the recognition and support they deserve. Here’s to the women who inspire us every day—at GroundWork, in our communities, and worldwide. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomenInSTEM #RenewableEnergy #WomenInEnergy #GenderEquality #Sustainability #WomenInTech #EmpowerWomen #WomenInScience #Meteorology #STEMLeadership #UNSDG5 #GroundWork

March is B Corp Month—a time to celebrate what it truly means to be a B Corp and showcase how businesses can drive positive change while balancing purpose and profit. At GroundWork, we’re committed to making measurable improvements in our operations by integrating sustainability and social responsibility into everything we do. This means fostering transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation for all stakeholders—customers, suppliers, employees, communities, and the environment. This commitment is reflected in our actions and in everything we do: ✅ Expanding global access to clean energy through partnerships like We Care Solar ✅ Contributing to industry best practices through collaborations with National Renewable Energy Laboratory and International Energy Agency (IEA) ✅ Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through our DE&I Policy and Program This month, we stand alongside the global B Corp community to highlight that a better way of doing business is not just possible—it’s happening. #BCorpMonth #BetterBusiness #Sustainability #BCorp #BusinessForGood #ImpactDriven #ESG #ClimateAction #PurposeDriven #SocialImpact #RenewableEnergy #BCorpsLead #GroundWork