It’s not unusual for a bill of materials (BOM) to serve as an essential economic data point in early stage solar projects. The problem is, when it comes to Balance …
Rackability: A Sophisticated Measure of Utility-Scale Site Viability
When considering the viability of a utility-scale tracker or fixed-tilt project site, there are many factors that inform site selection. But until now, it’s been difficult to quickly determine, with …
If You’re Not Concerned With Utility-Scale Shrinkage, You Should Be
As greater numbers of utility-scale solar projects are built on challenging topography that includes hilly terrain, shrinkage in utility-scale layouts is becoming increasingly common and more problematic. Shrinkage can be …
How Pier Analysis Beats Slope Analysis When Deploying Ground-Mount Solar on Uneven Terrain
To determine whether a mounting system can be installed on a site with uneven terrain, most developers have relied on slope analysis — or the computation of the average grade …
Seven Things to Ask Your AHJ Before Submitting a Permit
With more than 18,000 Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) in the United States, each with their own solar-permitting requirements, navigating the non-standard and often cumbersome permitting process can add weeks of …
7 Ways to Improve Your Project Economics with Software
When it comes to utility-scale solar project development, careful analysis to ensure project economics pencil out has never been more critical to mitigating risk, ensuring project bankability and realizing returns. …