New Bundle Announcement: Utility-Scale Solar Essentials

The solar energy industry continues to grow, and utility-scale solar projects are at the leading edge. In their Market Insight Report, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) notes that the utility-scale segment continues to have record-breaking quarterly installations, with 9.8 GWdc installed in Q1 2024. SEIA also notes that this was the largest first quarter […]

July 24th, 2024|Categories: Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous, Utility-Scale Solar||

Utility-Scale Solar PV Fundamentals course is now free for HeatSpring members

We need more leadership talent on utility-scale solar PV projects so starting today, for a limited time, Utility-Scale Solar PV Fundamentals is free for HeatSpring members. Membership is super cheap and it’s a great way to develop a learning habit.

Andy Nyce built the Utility-Scale Solar Essentials program to help his friends and colleagues level-up. It’s […]

The Importance of Solar O&M: Ensuring Longevity and Efficiency of Solar Power Plants

I’ve now worked in large-scale solar for over ten years, contributing to over 2GW of installations and managing multiple projects exceeding 100MW in capacity. 

While my career has primarily focused on the development, design, and installation of solar power plants, I’ve had the opportunity to observe the profound impact of effective Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and […]

June 13th, 2024|Categories: Operations & Maintenance, Solar, Solar miscellaneous, Utility-Scale Solar||

REAP Grants Can Cover 50% of Eligible Solar Project Costs – So Who’s Eligible?

For solar sales professionals, it’s essential to stay informed about the various incentives and programs available to help your customers make the switch to solar energy. One program that is particularly beneficial for farmers and rural small business owners is the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). 

REAP grants can significantly reduce the upfront cost of […]

Permitting Requirements To Keep In Mind on Landfill or Brownfield Solar Projects

When developing solar projects on landfills or brownfields, it could be easy to assume that the usual environmental considerations don’t apply. After all, these sites are already disturbed, so what’s the harm in adding solar systems? 

However, as instructor Lucia Woo from LaBella Associates explains in the free Solar Development on Brownfields and Landfills course, the […]

June 10th, 2024|Categories: Free Courses, Solar, Solar miscellaneous, Utility-Scale Solar||