Solar Procurement Is Moving Beyond Certification

Solar module certification remains essential, but today's developers and asset owners increasingly want evidence that goes well beyond a certificate or specification sheet.That shift reflects the changing economics of utility-scale solar. Projects are larger, operating expectations are longer, financing is more sophisticated, and relatively small differences in equipment reliability can create significant [...]

By |2026-08-24T20:26:41+00:00September 1st, 2026|Solar News|Comments Off on Solar Procurement Is Moving Beyond Certification

New Section 232 Solar Import Rules Could Reshape U.S. Manufacturing and Module Prices

A major new U.S. trade framework targeting solar import products and solar import could significantly alter the economics of the American solar industry, strengthening domestic manufacturing while potentially increasing equipment costs and creating new challenges for developers. The Section 232 framework discussed on a recent episode of The Solar Coaster reaches far [...]

By |2026-08-17T05:01:46+00:00August 18th, 2026|News|Comments Off on New Section 232 Solar Import Rules Could Reshape U.S. Manufacturing and Module Prices

How El Niño Could Affect Solar Production, Battery Strategy and Project Performance

Solar energy systems are built to operate for decades.During that time, they will experience clear skies, storms, heat, humidity, drought, cloud cover, smoke, and long-range climate cycles. One of the most influential of those cycles is El Niño. El Niño can alter global weather patterns by changing ocean temperatures and atmospheric circulation [...]

By |2026-08-03T20:58:29+00:00August 4th, 2026|News|Comments Off on How El Niño Could Affect Solar Production, Battery Strategy and Project Performance

How Smarter State Energy Rules Could Lower Power Costs and Accelerate Solar

How Smarter State Energy Rules Could Lower Power Costs and Accelerate Solar Electricity demand is rising. Artificial intelligence, new data centers, advanced manufacturing, electric vehicles, and building electrification are placing new pressure on power systems across the United States. For homeowners and businesses, the central concern is straightforward: Will meeting that demand [...]

By |2026-07-28T00:50:33+00:00July 28th, 2026|Commercial, Going Solar, News|Comments Off on How Smarter State Energy Rules Could Lower Power Costs and Accelerate Solar

How AI and Patent Risk Are Changing the Future of Solar and the Smart Grid

How AI and Patent Risk Are Changing the Future of Solar and the Smart Grid The transition to clean energy is often described in physical terms: more solar panels, larger battery systems, expanded transmission networks, and new renewable-energy projects. But behind this visible infrastructure is another transformation that may prove equally important. [...]

By |2026-07-13T21:02:42+00:00July 14th, 2026|Commercial, Going Solar, News|Comments Off on How AI and Patent Risk Are Changing the Future of Solar and the Smart Grid
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