Davos 2024 review: Time for dialogue - and action

Discover the highlights of my experience at the World Economic Forum Davos 2024. From significant global challenges to the technology poised to solve them, here are my key insights from this influential gathering of global leaders and innovators.

The Construction Procurement Process, Explained

How companies organize their procurement team and the technology they choose to manage the process can make a huge difference in building project costs.

How NREL Helps Startups From the Beginning

To put it simply: Antora Energy, a startup focused on decarbonizing industry by converting low-cost, intermittent renewable electricity into reliable industrial energy, would not be where it is today without the help of the U.S. Department of Energy's NREL.

Digging Deep to Preserve the Longevity of Solar

Asset owners increasingly are seeking longer design lives for their solar power plants. While 25 years was the accepted standard for the last two decades, power plant life spans now are being pushed out to three or four decades.

Jeff Renfrow's Off-Grid Solar Experience with Signature Solar & EG4 Electronics

"These communities face immense challenges without access to electricity. I was determined to find a sustainable solution that could improve their living conditions and open up new possibilities." - Jeff Renfrow

Elevating Solar's Potential When PV Seems Out of Reach

When the owner of a mobile home park decided to bring solar energy to its residents, there were steep challenges to face. The Northern California community wanted to lower electric bills for its disadvantaged residents while generating clean energy.

Simplifying Solar Module Installation

The MLPE mount provides flexibility to install the MLPE device on the underside of the module frame at desired locations so wire management is simplified. The tab feature eliminates hassle

Solar Panel Energy Automation

An important part of any solar system is the ability to monitor electricity production in real time. Because panel output varies throughout the day, accurate and timely readings are essential for diagnosing problems and optimizing usage.

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2024 Product Preview

Intersolar and Energy Storage North America takes place January 17th - 19th in San Diego, California. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.

The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

The California SGIP is a state initiative encouraging the adoption of distributed energy resources, offering financial incentives for residential and commercial customers embracing cleaner and more resilient energy technologies.

Wire Management of Rail-Less Solar PV Systems on Low-Slope Metal Roofing

Module Preparation & Strategic String Design - Part I. By strategically designing module and string layouts, prepping modules in staging areas and performing repeatable installation procedures, all hurdles to installing rail-less solar can be overcome.

Top Viewed Articles of 2023

AltEnergyMag readers sought out Use Cases and Expert Insights to help guide them through the rapid changes happening throughout the industry. Here are the Top 4 Viewed articles from 2023.

Homeowner Education Key to Seeing Full Inflation Reduction Act Benefits

I have a feeling that 2024 will be a year in which solar companies realize that the generational divide does exist and plays a huge part in how and why certain generations are opting for solar energy.

How to Ensure Safety under UL 3741 - Understanding the Risks and Limitations of Some Solutions Without DC Optimization

Here SolarEdge Technologies discusses how misinterpretation of the standard in some solutions may be putting firefighters at risk, and the possible implications for the PV industry.

Tigo Energy Intelligence (EI) Fleet Manager

EI Fleet Manager offers a user-friendly interface backed by centralized, near-real-time data for crucial fleet insights such as detailed system health metrics, critical fault identification, commissioning performance, and data visualization tools.

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