Utility-scale solar installations are never easy to manage. They have numerous phases from financing to the ongoing operation and maintenance of the system, which are complex and intricate. Knowing the right steps to take to deal with the challenges in every step of the process and manage the risks associated with the installation, could be the differentiating factor to ensure a profitable project.  

The following are challenges associated with utility-scale solar projects: 

 

1. Varying site requirements. 

All utility-scale projects differ. This is because requirements vary from project to project. Requirements vary by transmission region, state, and utility. Therefore, it is important to plan effectively and understand all the requirements of the installation site. Some states like Texas require frequency and voltage droop, voltage control, and active power curtailment.  For utilities, some have requirements such as field witness test while others do not. Being aware of these requirements and having a good understanding of them will reduce the potential consequences resulting from a compliance failure. 

 

2. Insufficient risk management.

This results from poor planning at the beginning of the project. Upfront planning helps in the identification of potential risks associated with the installation. Some of the risks include accessibility of the site, material supply, vegetation control, and design of the installation. Failure to identify some of these risks could not only delay the project but also result in losses affecting the overall profit margin.  

 

3. Too many equipment vendors.

Utility-scale solar projects require several components commonly known as balance of system. These are often purchased from  multiple vendors. Many purchasing decisions are based on pricing with little regard to interoperability of the components. While purchasing from one vendor ensures an integration between the components, purchasing from different vendors could cause interoperability issues with the balance of system. Other issues such as supporting contracts, training, and replacing parts could also come up down the line, potentially driving up the overall expenses of the project. Consequently, seemingly saving on pricing at the beginning of the project by utilizing multiple vendors could potentially entail increased costs in maintenance and part replacements later on. 

 

4. Reluctance to change.

Beside BOS improvements, there have been other solar power technology advancements in recent years. Through research and development, there have emerged tracking technologies, more efficient solar panels, and technologies that optimize solar and energy storage. Reluctance to switch to modern technologies could mean inefficiencies that result in loss of productivity.  

 

5. Lack of labor and expertise.

Finding experienced personnel for utility-scale solar installations can be quite challenging. Labor varies in different regions since different solar projects have different requirements in different regions. In a mature solar market for example, utility-scale installation expertise is easily accessible. This is not the case in regions that do not invest in the solar market. For such regions, projects could be costly because of the high labor costs resulting from training. These are not one-time costs either since constant training is required to bring the labor up to speed with more efficient processes.  

 

While this article highlights some of the challenges with utility-scale solar installations, there are many other challenges that arise with the growth of the solar industry. What’s certain though is that careful planning and coordination between the various vendors, the EPC, electrical contractors, and subcontractors are critical.  

 

Learn more about how ECs are winning more solar projects with bundled cable. 

 

When talking about solar projects, “residential” and “commercial” are typically the ones heard of. However, these are not the only types of PV installations. Utility-scale solar is another type of solar project that is a major source of solar energy.
Utility-scale installations keep taking up the larger share of installations- accounting for 57% of installed capacity in Q1 2018. With this tremendous growth of utility PV installations and growth in the industry driven by utility-scale projects, it’s surprising that there is no commonly accepted definition as to what project size constitutes utility-scale.

What then is a utility-scale solar installation?

A utility-scale solar facility is one which generates solar power and feeds it into the grid, supplying a utility with energy.
Utility-scale solar projects can be massive spanning multiple acres of land. Different entities claim different minimum size thresholds for these projects. They can range anywhere from 25 kilowatts to 50 megawatts. Size, however, is a major distinguishing factor of utility-scale solar installations from other solar projects.

The other distinguishing features of utility-scale solar projects include:

 

1. They are sold to wholesale utility buyers

This is the primary differentiating factor of utility-scale solar from other solar projects. The electricity produced is not directly used at the host site. It is sold to wholesale utility buyers and not end-use consumers. Every utility-scale solar facility has a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a utility, guaranteeing a market for its energy for a fixed term of time (usually 10 to 25 years).

Some of the utility-scale solar project participants include:

• Wholesale utility companies that purchase the generated power
• Project developers and EPCs (engineering, procurement, construction)
• Project financiers
• Contractors and installers
• Local government agencies
• Solar and energy storage equipment manufacturers
• Solar project owners

 

2. They are usually ground-mounted arrays

Because of the massive size of utility-scale solar plants, the installations are usually ground-mounted arrays. These arrays can be set at the perfect angle on the power plant to maximize sun exposure hence optimizing energy production.

Sometimes the ground-mounted arrays include the use of solar trackers to maximize energy production.

 

3. They utilize several solar technologies

A utility-scale solar power plant can utilize several solar technologies – primary photovoltaics (PV), concentrating photovoltaics (CPV), or concentrated solar power (CSP).

While often confused, CPV and CSP technologies are intrinsically different. CPV technologies use the photovoltaic effect to directly generate electricity from sunlight while CSP uses heat from the sun’s radiation to make steam to drive a turbine which produces electricity using a generator. The concentrated thermal energy from CSP can be stored and used to produced electricity as needed regardless of the time of day.

 

4. They are highly reliable as a source of energy

Utility-scale solar projects can guarantee energy production since most of the installation designs can include energy storage capacity that provides power when the sun is not shining and increases grid reliability and resiliency.
In addition to this, utility solar plants are popular with utility companies since they provide the benefit of fixed-price electricity during peak demand periods when electricity from fossil fuels is expensive.

The solar market is growing rapidly in the US with utility-scale solar driving most of that growth. It’s therefore essential to understand what exactly these installations entail including the components necessary to create an operational utility-scale solar project.

 

To learn more about utility-scale solar and its components, check out our recent article on balance of system for utility-scale solar.

 

 

In recent years, utility–scale solar costs have been declining, with an 82% decline reported since 2010. However, this downward trend in solar costs has not been reflected in the cost of balance of system. With a lot of focus being placed on PV modules, little research has gone into exploring balance of system and the costs associated with it. This is changing however with an increase in knowledge of its cost reduction potential.  

Utility solar balance of system costs account for 68% of PV System pricing. These costs include soft and hard costs. The soft costs comprise installer costs such as labor and administrative costs as well as financing and contracting costs, system design and engineering expenses, and costs related to permitting and interconnection. Hard costs on the other hand entail costs associated with the physical components of the system. These costs are detailed further in this article. Knowledge of these costs not only allows project managers to control costs, but also increase efficiency.   

When it comes to driving down the costs of a balance of system, there are three main areas of concern: material use, logistics, and installation times and requirements. Looking into material use, for example, most utility-scale solar systems are manufactured using steel. While aluminum is also an option, cost considerations generally steer developers away from it.  

 

Cost-saving solutions for a utility solar balance of system include but are not limited to: 

1. Planning ahead

Site access and preparation are important in any utility–scale solar project. This allows a contractor to determine every essential component of the project including installation time. Varying site environments and landscape call out for specific components which when left out could result in potential losses for project owners in replacing components down the line. Customized planning ensures not only a cost-effective system but also an energy–efficient BOS environment.   

 

2. Estimating and comparing costs of different components

Balance of system components offered for solar projects differ in several aspects including costs. Planning not only allows determining necessary components of the project but also find alternative cheaper substitutes. Contractors can also implement cost-effective designs that do not compromise on the quality of the system. Picking the right components despite higher costs is essential to the longevity and performance of the system hence the cost of the project.   

 

3. Implementing turnkey solutions

Because work on a construction site is prone to weather and other delays, it is important to reduce installation times as much as possible. While this could be done by increasing the labor force of the project, this not only raises the cost but also brings about issues with over-resourcing. It is, therefore, best to implement turnkey or pre-assembled solutions meant to cut down installation time while maintaining the profitability of the project. One such solution is the use of a pre-bundled solar wire harness designed to meet the needs of solar projects ensuring quick turnarounds and increased profit margins. 

 

 4. Implementing low maintenance and seamless BOS operations 

Streamlining the operations process associated with BOS installation cuts down on unnecessary tasks within the project. These tasks increase project costs and reduce productivity. It is therefore essential to rely on experience to recommend low maintenance and seamless BOS operations. This also helps manage risks associated with the solar project such as considerations of site access and ground surface adjustments, material supply, vegetation control, and design of the installation. Having experienced contractors aware of these risks could limit potentially costly issues and delays during the construction and production phase of the project. A seamless BOS operation also creates good communication that allows for issues to be resolved in the early stages of the project without a high impact on the project cost. 

  

Learn more about ways to find cost-saving efficiencies in utility scale solar projects.  

 

Utility scale solar systems consist of more than just photovoltaic panels. Planning for utility scale solar projects requires knowledge of all the components necessary to create an operational general project. These components are referred to as a balance of system, often abbreviated as BOS.

Most often, a balance of system refers to the components, equipment, structures, and services needed for the project beyond the PV modules themselves. A balance of system, besides the workmanship in the plant, determines the quality, safety, and profitability of the solar project since BOS components make up 50-60% of solar costs. Therefore, BOS components have a significant impact on the project’s overall costs and long-term profitability.

A solar PV balance of system is categorized into two groups: electrical and structural BOS. Here is a breakdown of these two categories and their applications in utility scale solar projects.

1. Electrical BOS

To deliver the energy generated from the sun to the grid, electrical BOS components are needed to allow the current to pass through the circuit. There are multiple electrical BOS components that are vital for minimizing electrical system losses.

• Inverters – inverters convert DC power produced by the solar array into usable AC power. These differ based on their costs, durability, and scale of the project. String inverters are more commonly used for utility-scale solar projects.

• Wiring – in a PV installation, DC cables are required for connection between the PV components while AC cables are used to connect the inverter to the grid. It is essential to pick the right type of wiring for PV installations that can withstand the outdoor conditions. Implementing cost-saving wiring solutions can also increase the profitability of a utility scale solar project.

• Combiner box – this combines multiple PV strings into a single circuit. Combiner boxes should be rated for outdoor applications and withstand extreme weather conditions.

• Fuses & Circuit breakers – these are primarily used to protect the system in fault conditions. They also are used to protect devices from catching fire or from becoming more seriously damaged if there is a short circuit.

• Grounding conductors – PV systems need to be grounded to protect people and equipment from electrical hazard and equipment damage. These include equipment grounding conductors (EGC), grounding electrode conductors (GEC), and rods. In special cases, PV systems need to be protected from lightning. That is also done through a special grounding electrode connected to the ground in order to drain the lightning current.

• Conduits – conduits provide damage protection for conductors. Conductors are better protected if they are run through conduits, raceways, and wireways not only for damage protection but also safety precautions. All conductors between a combiner box and the utility disconnects are usually run through conduits.

2. Structural BOS

Installation requirements vary from one solar project to another. However, they all need systems designed to hold them in place. These are referred to as structural BOS.

• Foundations – Solar panels require a strong, durable foundation. Foundation selection is critical for a cost-effective installation of PV solar panel support structures. There are four types of foundations commonly used such as driven piles, helical piles, earth screws, and ballasted foundations. The right foundation is based on the site conditions (such as the type of soil). Therefore, it is critical to thoroughly investigate the site of the project prior to picking the type of foundation.

• Racking – Racking systems are a crucial element of solar arrays. To fix solar panels to the ground, solar installation companies use solar racking products, also known as solar mounting, to hold solar equipment in place in the installation. Just like solar foundations, racking systems need to be optimal for the site conditions. With proper installation, a sturdy racking system secures the PV solar panels in extremely harsh weather conditions.

Utility-scale solar project needs vary from one solar project to another. Knowledge of the project needs, and the BOS components required are crucial for the project’s profitability. This also helps determine which BOS components are optional and which ones are necessary, ensuring a cost-effective and energy-efficient BOS environment.

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As utility scale solar construction is projected to increase in 2021 and renewable energy becomes more widespread, there is need for more solar connectivity solutions and more specialized components to meet the unique needs of this rapidly evolving industry. One of these specialized components is a solar wire harness.  

A solar wire harness is pre-bundled solar wires designed to meet the needs of solar projects ensuring quick turnarounds and increased profit margins. 

We get a deep dive into the benefits of using solar wire harnesses from Tony Wagner, One-Pull’s Chief Operations Officer. 

1. Saves Project Time: Do in a Day What Traditionally Takes a Week

Pulling wire the traditional way with single conductors takes a long time. It involves a lot of labor, reel set up, and labeling. For PV wire installations on utility scale solar projects, this will typically involve 40 – 500 rows for projects between 5 and 25 MW. For example, installing solar PV string wire to power a 1-megawatt (MW) solar project might take a team of 3-5 electrical professionals one week to pull wire the traditional way versus one day when installing a pre-planned, pre-cut, and pre-printed bundled wire system. 

One-Pull custom prints the inverter/combiner box number and string number approximately every 12” on each conductor in the bundled cable harness. This allows for easy identification and eliminates the need to identify and label each wire saving the electrical contractors significant time. 

 

2. Increases Profit Margins

Switching from single PV string wire conductors to bundled wire harness enables electrical contractors to cut down on project time and get to their next project more quickly. Consequently, this increases their profit margins. 

The increased profit margins improve even more when including MC4 connectors pre–installed on the PV string conductors for easy connection to the solar modules, since the solar modules come with connectors pre-installed on the back of the panel. Every 1 MW requires approximately 180 connectors on the PV string end of the wire connections. These connectors are installed in advance only on one side of the harness to allow for the harness to be pulled through conduit. 

In addition to this, having pre-bundled solar PV wire delivered to the site means not having to store inventory on site. As a result, the bundled cable helps save on storage costs. 

Learn more about shrinking profit margins and other issues facing the electrical construction industry.  

  

3. Improves Chances to Win a Job Bid

One of the ways that electrical contractors can become competitive on job bids is by setting themselves apart from the competition. Using value–added solutions such as a solar wire harness could ultimately help the electrical contractor win the job bid due to the competitive advantages that accrue from using a solar wire harness. A bid that stipulates a bundled wire solution makes the bid more attractive. 

Having a turnkey solution such as the pre-bundled solar wire harness assures projects stakeholders of the cost-savings and improved labor productivity, since such solutions provides proof that the project will be completed by the predetermined date (or potentially even faster). For electrical contractors, this means late fees are avoided.  

Find out other ways contractors can stay competitive on job bids.  

 

4. Eliminates Hazard and Safety Issues

Pulling single strings of wire on a utility scale solar project is strenuous and takes a physical toll on the workers. The more time electricians spend on the job site, the chance of incurring a job site injury inevitably increases. Electrical contractors are often looking for tools that enhance the safety of their teams on the job site. Using a solar bundled wire solution not only reduces the time they are exposed to weather conditions but also the time it takes to complete an installation. 

At One-pull, we deliver the bundled PV string wire on one reel per row or per conduit home run, ensuring faster pull times and less reels cluttering the job site that may lead to safety issues. One-Pull will also pick up the empty spools and pallets thereby eliminating further safety issues and disposal costs. 

 

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The solar market in the U.S has been growing rapidly with a predicted installation capacity of 107 GWdc  in the next 5 years. Within this industry, utility scale solar continues to take up the largest share of annual installations. In Q1 2018 for example, utility photovoltaic installations accounted for 57% of the installed capacity. With this growth, comes an opportunity for suppliers and manufacturers that cater to EPCs and electrical contractors.

Solar installation prices can be expensive. Installation prices take into account both hard and soft costs. Here’s a quick overview of how these costs impact utility scale solar installations and innovative solutions to cut down on the overall installation cost.

Hard costs

These account for the hardware components of the solar installation. They range from solar panels as well as the balance of systems (BOS) components such as the solar mounting racks, PV string wire, fused cable harnesses, batteries, inverters, and combiner boxes. While these components are not cheap, their costs plummeted in Q1 2018 owing to weakened global demand and response to buyer pressures.

According to a cost breakdown of solar panels, the panels account for about 25-30% of the total system panel cost, not including the solar inverters, solar mounting, and BOS components. Here’s a pie graph showing the breakdown of hard costs.

Controlling for hardware costs can be challenging as there are many factors. For example, at the end of 2020, solar panel prices increased because of a shortage of glass and ethylene-vinyl acetate laminate.

There are also existing tariffs that continue to restrict the growth of solar in the United States. One restrictive tariff is Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974. This tariff was meant to boost U.S manufacturing by locking out unfair competition from foreign countries. However, 98% of solar panels and their components are manufactured outside the United States. Therefore, this tariff and others not highlighted here have only slowed down the flow of lower-cost products from foreign countries leading to higher solar installation costs.

Soft Costs

Soft costs in solar installations refer to the non-hardware costs associated with the installations. Some of these include labor costs, payment for permits, and other overhead expenses associated with the system.

According to a breakdown of soft costs, they account for 64% of a new solar farm system’s cost making them vital in determining the cost of the entire system.

A large share of soft costs stems from labor which  makes up about 11% of the  total soft costs. Since labor costs tend to remain constant, they do not adjust quickly to market conditions.

Finding cost-saving efficiencies.

To make solar energy cost-competitive with other traditional forms of electricity, prices will need to continue to decrease.

Soft cost optimization will determine just how much costs can be reduced on a dollar-per-installed-watt basis and can yield more cost-per-watt benefits.

One innovative way to optimize the soft costs would be adopting solutions that reduce the 11% labor cost associated with installation expenses. Having a skilled workforce ensures a reduced labor gap in the industry. Educating the workforce and equipping them with the right training not only reduces this gap but also improves solar sales transactions, speeds up installations, and lowers expenses throughout the value chain.

Another way would be to implement cost-saving solutions such as using pre-planned, pre-cut, pre-labeled bundled cable in installations which can save up to 80% in the time it takes to pull the PV wire. For every 1MW of solar project installation, this equates to 3-5 people completing the string wire installation in one day vs. one week. Utility-scale solar components are expensive.Therefore incorporating components that are cost-savers ensures higher gross profit margins for EPCs.

Pre-bundled wire speeds up installations by cutting down on labor time and costs. By reducing time spent on pulling wire, electrical contractors can expedite the time it takes to complete a job and then move on to other projects more quickly.

While hard costs, such as solar panels as well as balance of systems (BOS) components, have been declining in recent years, soft costs have remained steady. Therefore, implementing cost-saving solutions will help lower the overall costs of utility scale solar installation projects.

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5 Large US Solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Companies

The solar energy industry requires electrical contractors to grow and adapt right along with it. This short list shows how companies of all kinds are meeting the challenge – from California start-ups formed in 2008 specifically to address solar, to century-old New England companies introducing new solar energy departments.

Here are 5 of the largest US solar energy EPC companies.

1. Blattner Energy

Avon, MN
Founded: 1907
Total Kilowatts Installed: 4,448,870
Total Kilowatts Installed 2019: 1,069,110

Blattner Energy installed more kilowatts of solar energy than any other engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company last year. If that’s not enough of an accolade, their recent growth is impressive. In 2019 they installed 24% of all the kilowatts they’ve ever installed. And they aren’t based in a famously sunny state, either. Blattner is in Minnesota, which is a testament to how Solar Energy PV technology is getting deeper into the mainstream and breaking free of outdated limitations.

2. CS Energy

Edison, NJ
Founded: 1906
Total Kilowatts Installed Since Founded: 767,490
Total Kilowatts Installed 2019: 233,230

CS Energy is an EPC, operations and maintenance (O&M), and energy storage company. Put simply, they really can do it all. They specialize in Optimized Projects, which are tailored to the size, energy production, and capital requirements of each individual project. Being able to provide totally customized solutions in the solar energy industry is critical in achieving the kind of growth CS Energy has.

And their commitment to their work, employees, and communities hasn’t gone unnoticed: In 2019 they won 3 Best Project Awards and were named the #1 solar energy EPC in MA, NJ and RI. Already in 2020 they’ve been named one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey. Whether you’re looking for a solar energy EPC partner or a new company to work for, CS Energy has the portfolio and performance of an industry leader.

3. Swinerton Renewable Energy

San Francisco, CA
Founded: 2008
Total Kilowatts Installed Since Founded: 5,072,100
Total Kilowatts Installed 2019: 1,004,900

Swinerton Renewable Energy provides integration, engineering, procurement, construction (IEPC) services in solar energy PV and energy storage. They’re a subsidiary of Swinerton, which was founded in 1888, so needless to say they have the experience and leadership to maintain their growth in solar for another 150 years to come. If 2019 was any indication, growth won’t be a problem. The over 1 GW they installed last year was over 25% of all kilowatts installed. And they aren’t all business: the Swinerton Foundation has community-building projects all over the country.

4. Solar Energy Systems

New York, NY
Founded: 1998
Total Kilowatts Installed Since Founded: 62,479
Total Kilowatts Installed 2019: 11,417

Solar Energy Systems installed more kilowatts than any other New York solar energy EPC in 2019. Based in Brooklyn, Solar Energy Systems specializes in integrating commercial solar and electric systems, and they work throughout the Northeast. They may not have the highest number of installed kilowatts on this list, but they’re another inspiring example of how solar energy PV technology is succeeding in states not traditionally thought of as ideal for solar.

5. Black & Veatch

Overland Park, KS
Founded: 1915
Total Kilowatts Installed Since Founded: 1,296,093
Total Kilowatts Installed 2019: 515,833

Black & Veatch holds the spot of 4th highest kilowatts installed in 2019. This is far from their first success story: founded in 1915, Black & Veatch has been a best-in-class EPC for over a century (and they’re employee-owned). For most of that history they’ve focused on sustainable utilities and improving communities without leaving a negative impact. Just recently they launched a COVID-19 initiative to facilitate better contact tracing, testing, and screening through their experience with designing distributed infrastructures. This is the kind of innovative thinking that the solar energy industry is showing more leadership in, thanks to companies like Black & Veatch.

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South Carolina

Legislation and the Solar Industry Overcoming Disaster

In 2019, South Carolina passed the Energy Freedom Act. The driving theme with this legislation is “resiliency,” and they are taking it seriously. In 2017 and 2018 South Carolina was hit with hurricanes Irma and Florence, which left hundreds of thousands of people without power. Now the state has recognized that solar PV and solar power storage technologies are powerful defenses against future threats to their utilities infrastructure.

The Energy Freedom Act emphasizes “avoided costs and avoided outage costs,” which is a boon for solar energy contractors and the science of public utilities planning in general. This allows South Carolina’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to factor in projected potential costs of losing energy supply during an event like a hurricane. This also emphasizes solar energy storage, or “solar-plus-storage,” which is not yet common in solar energy legislation.

The legal issue of solar energy battery storage comes down to semantics. But the nuance is important and could set a precedent for other states. Before the Energy Freedom Act, net metering defined “customer generators” as “customer-owned or -leased systems that generate electricity from a renewable energy source”. As batteries don’t generate electricity, only store it, they were ineligible. The Energy Freedom Act updates this language to include solar and renewable energy battery storage technologies as eligible parts of a net metering system.

“Avoided outage costs” and “net metering” are not the sexiest or most interesting aspects of solar power. But it’s these details that will help the solar industry flourish, and South Carolina is truly leading the way.

Florida

The Solar Industry Overcoming Unfriendly Legislation

A seemingly obvious contender for solar energy projects, Florida has been slow to grow the industry. This is mainly due to legal roadblocks, specifically language that categorizes most solar energy companies as public utilities providers. This prevents them from selling directly to customers the way other states allow.

But Florida is adapting quickly and showing positive growth every year. In 2019, Florida had the second most solar energy jobs in the country with over 10,300 people working in the industry. This is an impressive 21% increase since 2017. Compare that to California, which has the most solar energy jobs in the country: they have decreased 11% since 2017.

How has Florida managed this growth? Cash. Florida offers some financial incentives for solar and clean energy, such as rebates for customers and net metering policies.

It’s frustrating that Florida has the third best geographic conditions for solar, but a government that’s slow to take advantage of it. But customers want solar and companies are doing everything they can to provide it, which is why Florida is also ranked third in the country for projected installed solar capacity over the next 5 years. If and when their laws catch up to their demand, you can expect that growth to boom.

Massachusetts

Legislation and the Solar Industry Overcoming Weather

There is an undeserved, but understandable, idea that cloudier states like Massachusetts can’t leverage solar as effectively as sunny states. But the costs of solar energy battery storage continue to fall and solar PV technology is advancing rapidly.

This is why legislation on avoided-outage costs and solar-plus-storage, like South Carolina has, is critical. And Massachusetts has some of the most generous net metering and solar energy storage incentives in the country. Their SMART program helps cover battery storage costs for lower-income households, which makes Massachusetts one of the easiest states to adopt solar energy as a consumer.

What These 3 States Tell Us

South Carolina is overcoming natural disasters. Florida’s solar industry is thriving despite an non-supportive government. And Massachusetts’ solar industry is growing despite being a low-sunshine state. What these three states tell us is that solar energy will continue growing no matter what. Between solar PV technology, public demand, legislation, and nature, solar energy will always have a champion.

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