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The 2024 Top Solar Contractors List is now LIVE! Find out which U.S. solar companies secured top spots on this year's list:

DERs are not managed continuously as part of the grid, but rather dispatched at most around 100 hours a year. The other 8,600+ hours per year, the assets unnecessarily sits idle. To truly unlock the energy transition, that needs to change.

?? Is your solar company thinking of investing in drones? Beware of software providers who push you to buy specific drones. We break down the advantages of a drone-agnostic platform that lets you buy the best hardware for your business.

?? Optimize Your Solar PV Projects with Smart Pile Engineering ?? Join Maksim Markevich from PVFARM for an insightful webinar on designing piles for single-axis tracking solar PV projects, where cost efficiency meets practical design. We’ll dive into balancing material minimization with critical structural factors like hydrology and wind load to ensure a construction-ready solution. ?? Date: November 21st at 2pm ET ??: https://lnkd.in/g_76nmDM Whether you're a solar engineer, EPC, or developer, this session will empower you to manage project risks, cut costs, and maintain structural integrity. Don’t miss the chance to learn: - Best practices for optimized pile design - Strategies to reduce earthwork - Tips on balancing earthwork and structural elements Secure your spot today! #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarPV #SolarProjects #EnergyEngineering #SolarDevelopment #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #SolarDesign #EnergyEfficiency #SolarPower

FREYR Battery, a Norwegian developer of battery cells, is getting into solar panel manufacturing after announcing it will acquire the U.S. manufacturing operations of Trina Solar.

?? Unlock the Power of Data and AI for Solar Project Success! ?? As the solar industry grows, project efficiency and cost reduction are essential for keeping up with demand. Today’s challenges—rising interest rates, changing government incentives, and global supply chain issues—highlight the need for precise, actionable data to streamline workflows from design to installation. ??: November 7th at 2pm ET ??: https://lnkd.in/g95pa5V6 In this webinar, we’ll dive into the transformative role of AI and advanced data solutions in the solar industry. Discover how these technologies are helping professionals design faster, reduce soft costs, and overcome installation challenges, keeping them competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Here’s what you’ll learn: ? How AI solutions can accelerate timelines and cut costs ? Ways data-driven design minimizes installation obstacles ? Strategies to scale solar projects efficiently without compromising quality Join us to see how data and AI are paving the way for better project outcomes and sustainable growth in solar! Sponsored by: Aurora Solar #SolarIndustry #RenewableEnergy #SolarProjects #CleanEnergy #AIinEnergy #EnergyTech #SolarInnovation #GreenTech #EnergyTransition #SmartEnergy #SolarSolutions

It's election day, and clean energy is on the ballot. Here are the stakes for solar power in today's presidential election. https://lnkd.in/eik9MbVA

?? Distributed vs. Centralized: Choosing the Right String Architecture for Solar Systems ?? Join us for an in-depth webinar where we'll dive into the crucial decision between centralized and distributed string architectures. Discover the vulnerabilities of central inverters and the strategic benefits of string inverters, highlighted through real customer success stories. Leave with actionable insights to boost your on-the-job performance in solar system design. ?? Key takeaways include: - Recognizing central inverter vulnerabilities - Unlocking the benefits of string inverter technology - Understanding the value proposition of string inverters ?? Date: November 6th at 2pm ET ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjN4aUjJ Empower your solar projects with strategies that drive smarter, more efficient implementations! #SolarEnergy #InverterTechnology #Webinar #RenewableEnergy #DistributedEnergy

The coalition argues that the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico's?legal attack on Act 10?— a law extending Puerto Rico’s net metering program through 2030 — threatens the island’s progress in solar energy and resilience.

The U.S. presidential election is just five days away, but who's counting? Back in the summer, I talked to some experts in the solar, financing and legal arenas to learn more about the potential stakes of this election on renewable energy policy. Here's what I found.