{"id":2790,"date":"2024-05-16T11:21:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T18:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beiconstruction.com\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2024-07-19T15:50:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T22:50:47","slug":"solar-energy-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beiconstruction.com\/solar-energy-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Solar Energy Industry is Evolving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Solar energy has added the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seia.org\/solar-industry-research-data#:~:text=Solar's%20Share%20of%20New%20Capacity,majority%20of%20new%20capacity%20added.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most generating capacity<\/a> to the grid for the last five years. In 2023, solar energy contributed 53% of all new electric capacity. This made 2023 the first time in 80 years a renewable resource was the main source of new capacity. This growth is due to strong federal policies like the Solar Investment Tax Credit. Additionally, rapidly declining costs and increasing demand for clean energy in both the private and public sectors play a significant role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The residual effects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The meteoric rise of solar is spurring demand for other renewable energy resources. In turn, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seia.org\/solar-industry-research-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) predicts<\/a> that by 2028, 28% of new solar capacity will have storage, up from under 12% in 2023. It also fosters tech improvements, like perovskite cells, advanced storage, bifacial modules, and solutions that boost efficiency and lower costs. These technology breakthroughs are not only making solar power more competitive but also expanding its application in various industry sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Decentralized solar energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to the growing demand for solar power decentralization, the federal Office of Electricity (OE) leads vital grid research. Their goal is to strengthen grid resilience and prevent power disruptions from natural disasters or cyberattacks. They also aim to accelerate the development of a flexible, socially equitable, and secure future grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advancements in microgrid technology allow organizations and communities to control their energy production and consumption through autonomous localized grids. This increased control enhances energy independence and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The integration of artificial intelligence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to other industries, AI is poised to revolutionize solar power. Analyzing data from solar panels, AI offers insights to boost production and cut costs. It already optimizes panel position, predicts energy output, and improves system efficiency. Significantly, studies show that AI assessment of photovoltaic installation characteristics or indicators can <a href=\"https:\/\/pes.eu.com\/solar\/maximising-solar-energy-output-with-artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">save up to 25% on costs<\/a> through proactive maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An innovative tool called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transect.com\/blog\/ai-solar-sentiment?utm_campaign=2023-11-OTH-UtilityDive%20Promoted%20Story&amp;utm_source=Paid_content&amp;utm_medium=promoted_story&amp;utm_content=AI_sentiment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solar Pulse <\/a>even allows users to gauge community support for a solar project beforehand, helping developers and EPCs predict and plan for public resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An expanding solar energy portfolio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the solar industry continues to expand, BEI\u2019s full-service capabilities position the company for incremental growth. \u201cFrom site evaluation and energy modeling to production analysis and construction, we can deliver complete systems,\u201d explains David Zetterlund, BEI\u2019s general manager. &#8220;From solar ground-mount systems to parking canopies to single-access trackers, we can handle a broad range of solar projects.\u201d<br><br>BEI&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/beiconstruction.com\/projects\/solar-pv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent solar projects<\/a> include a 10.6 MW distributed generation project for the California DSA at multiple sites in NorCal. It involved electrical and underground work for ground and canopy arrays and installing and integrating 22 security cameras. Another project was a 3.7 MW solar initiative for the city of Salinas, which was similar in scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs solar continues to evolve as a new tech like AI, our team stays updated to innovate,\u201d continues Zetterlund. \u201cThis is a dynamic industry, and it\u2019s critical that we stay at the forefront of what\u2019s happening.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solar energy has added the most generating capacity to the grid for the last five years. In 2023, solar energy contributed 53% of all new electric capacity. This made 2023 the first time in 80 years a renewable resource was the main source of new capacity. 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