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03.12.21 Research & Analysis 32

Utility-scale solar grew from 1 gigawatt to 50 gigawatts over the past decade. By 2023 that figure will double to 100 gigawatts.

So Big It’s Boring: The Rise of Utility-Scale Solar

Hundreds of gigawatts of utility-scale solar will define the shape of the rest of America’s carbon-free economy, says WoodMac’s Colin Smith.

by Colin Smith

02.22.21 85

Grid planners will need to rely on a diverse set of resources to manage cold snaps.

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The Texas Polar Vortex Resurrects the Question of Fuel Diversity for the Decarbonized Grid

Climate-change-proofing the grid will require expanding and hardening natural gas networks or building redundancy into a renewables-rich grid.

by Wade Schauer

12.17.20 10

New U.S. solar PV price report forecasts a 19 percent drop in panel costs through 2025, with much of that reduction coming through 2023.

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Key 2020 US Solar PV Cost Trends and a Look Ahead

Project sizes are increasing, larger-format modules are top of mind, and finding new cost efficiencies is a priority for companies across all market segments.

by Molly Cox

11.17.20 Research & Analysis 4

Solar loan providers are among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

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In a Year of Turmoil, Residential Solar Assets Are a Safe-Haven Investment

Investor interest in U.S. residential solar is at all-time highs, and loan providers are growing faster through the coronavirus pandemic.

by Bryan White

11.03.20 2

2020 will set records for solar demand in Latin America, led by growth in Brazil, Mexico and Chile, Wood Mackenizie analysts forecast.

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What’s the Future of Solar Development in Latin America?

Wood Mackenzie analysts provide an outlook and solar pricing for the Latin American market.

by Molly Cox and Valentina Izquierdo

10.28.20 4

Hurricanes and demand response now go together.

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Wood Mackenzie’s Key Takeaways From the Grid Edge in Q3

SPACs, DRAM and FERC Order 2222: Analysts pick the major themes from last quarter’s alphabet soup.

by Kelly McCoy

10.26.20 3

Minigrids are seen as a key piece of the integrated electrification puzzle in places like Africa.

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Disconnects Between Minigrid Policy Stakeholders Keep Sector’s Bankability at Bay

Minigrids have yet to scale on a trajectory reflective of their massive potential.

by Benjamin Attia, Emily Chessin, and Artie Abal

10.15.20 Research & Analysis 2

Investors are prioritizing only the most favorable solar projects.

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Competition for Solar Tax Equity Is Reaching a Fever Pitch

But solar tax equity will become less important for solar project financing starting in 2022.

by Michelle Davis

10.14.20 Research & Analysis 0

Orders for the offshore sector in Europe gave the market a boost in Q2. (Photo: SGRE)

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Siemens Gamesa and Vestas Neck and Neck as Wind Turbine Sales Dip in Q2

Global wind turbine orders fell in Q2 2020 after a roaring 2019, but the market still looks strong — particularly offshore.

by Luke Lewandowski

10.14.20 Research & Analysis 0

Cabinet-based energy storage enclosures have grown more popular for battery projects.

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Major Storage Integrator Trend: Cabinet Enclosures See an Uptick in Popularity

The heyday of container-based systems draws to a close as increasingly economical cabinets take over.

by Mitalee Gupta

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