EPC contracts in the solar sector

Before examining EPC Contracts in detail, it is useful to explore the basic features of a solar project. For our purposes here, we use ARENA''s definition of utility-scale solar as a solar farm which can

Spring 2025 Solar Industry Update

The proportion of wind and solar traded in wholesale markets will jump from 52% in 2024 to ~100% in 2025. The resulting revenue uncertainty—which may slow PV growth after 2025—will be

A global analysis of renewable energy project commissioning timelines

To fill this gap, we analyzed global commissioning times between 2005 and 2022, drawing on the data for 12,475 projects using solar photovoltaic (PV), wind onshore, wind offshore,

Solar Market Insight Report – SEIA

Solar accounted for 58% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the US grid through the third quarter of 2025, with more than 30 GW installed. Solar and storage, combined,

Solar as a Revenue Generator for Local Governments

This brief discusses some of the revenue generation mechanisms associated with solar development and provides examples of how local governments have leveraged them to their fiscal benefit.

Solar Commissioning Guide: Complete PV System Testing

Comprehensive guide to solar commissioning procedures, testing requirements, and performance verification for residential, commercial, and utility-scale PV systems.

Renewables Spotlight — Accounting and Reporting

Owners of renewable energy sources may be entitled to receive renewable energy certificates (RECs). The number of RECs awarded is typically linked to a power production formula.

How to Calculate the ROI for a Solar Power Plant?

To calculate the ROI for a solar power plant, assess key metrics like IRR, NPV, and LCOE. Include costs such as CAPEX and OPEX, project revenues from energy sales and incentives,

October 2024 Utility-Scale Solar, 2024 Edition

2024 is shaping up to be the strongest year on record for utility-scale solar in the United States, as the first eight months have already yielded additions of 14.3 GWAC–70% more than the capacity built

Renewable Energy Commissioning: A Data-Driven Guide

Explore a data analytics approach to renewable energy system commissioning for Renewable Energy Engineers.