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Industry At Large

Major Opportunities Ahead For Solar Development In New Jersey

Since 2004, New Jersey has required electricity suppliers and producers to hold credits representing solar energy production. Recent regulatory changes to this program are expected to further accelerate development of the state's solar market, which is already the second-largest in the U.S., behind only California.

Product

Solar Storage In The Global Smart Grid

The introduction of large amounts of solar energy and other forms of renewable energy to the electricity grid has created an urgent need for a smart grid that is capable of efficiently managing these new resources. Lithium-ion batteries will likely play a significant role in adding energy storage to the smart grid.

Process

As Factories Scale Up, Equipment Suppliers Must Swiftly Adapt

Many module manufacturers will depend on turnkey equipment vendors to help them keep pace with trends in the market. For instance, some equipment suppliers expect that the average module size will become larger as more utilities become involved with development in order to fulfill renewable portfolio standards.

Industry At Large

Despite Florida's Potential, Utility-Scale Development Remains A Challenge

In recent years, Florida's utility-scale solar sector has been plagued with missed opportunities, financial problems and questions over a perceived lack of political leadership. Even solar companies headquartered in Florida acknowledge that they have to look elsewhere if they want to pursue utility-scale projects.