Learn about how the GroundWork Zenith MET system contributes to the “Connected Plant” in this Utility Dive article featuring clients 8minute Solar Energy and SOLV as well as our partner NEXTracker.
GTM Research issued a forecast that finds the U.S. solar market will see a net reduction in installations of around 11 percent as a result of the new tariffs. That translates to a cumulative 61.3 gigawatts of solar deployed over the next five years, for a 7.6-gigawatt reduction in installed solar PV capacity between 2018 and 2022. Read the report here.
Arizona Public Service announces the addition of a 65MW solar plant and 50MW battery system to produce and store solar energy for use during peak evening hours. Developed by First Solar, the solar plant and battery system beat out other bids including conventional renewables, standalone batteries and natural-gas peaking plants. It is?scheduled for operation by 2021. Read more about the new joint system here.
GroundWork?is pleased to be featured in the?North?American Clean Energy ??January/February 2018?buyers guide.
The ITC released a set of recommendations on the solar trade case that will?go to President Trump for final consideration. Two commissioners proposed a 30% tariff?ad valorem tariff on imported crystalline silicon PV modules, to decline by 5 percentage points per year over four years. Another commissioner proposed a stricter tariff, while the fourth proposed a more lenient rate. Read the full article here.
GroundWork?is pleased to announce the addition of?Lord Toliao?as Business Development Director!?Lord?brings over 16 years of experience in sales and management in the renewable energy and electrical power?industries to GroundWork.?The?team is excited for his extensive experience in the industry to contribute to our?mission of accelerating the adoption of renewable energy through high quality MET data.
The 2017 World Nuclear Industry Status Report reports a global nuclear power increase of 1.4% in generating capacity additions, as compared to overall solar growth of 30% and wind growth of 16% in 2016. Read the article here.
GroundWork is taking action to save American solar jobs by having our corporate profile included in?SEIA’s first edition of Profiles in American Solar Manufacturing.
?The ITC should reject the Suniva trade case as it threatens to isolate the US solar industry. This is already creating uncertainty and risk which subsequently slows investment, growth and hiring? said Ann Gaglioti, CEO of GroundWork.
