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How the Suniva Trade Dispute is Reshaping the Solar Industry

By Maggie Parkhurst and Joel Binstock The Suniva trade dispute began when American PV panel manufacturer Suniva filed an ill-advised…

The Nonprofit Solar Conundrum

The U.S. Nonprofit sector is filled with entities that occupy, and often, own commercial buildings, with ideal roof and parking…

Taming Soft Costs

When evaluating PPA opportunities for Solar PV projects, soft costs often don’t get enough consideration. For most financiers, there’s a…

Hurdles to Reaching 100% Renewable Energy in California and Beyond

A lot of press has been written lately related to California’s aggressive new policy to promote a 100% RPS by…

Project Spotlight: City of San Joaquin

SCF, with EPC services provided by Vista Solar, recently completed several new solar PV systems for the City of San…

Trends in Development and Construction Capital

As solar has continued to mature into a viable asset class, new investors have entered the marketplace. This influx of…

Potential Tax Code Changes And How They Will Impact Solar Investment

Following the confirmation of President Trump in 2017, concern mounted regarding tax reform and the potential impact on the solar…

Avoided Cost Analysis in C&I’s Demand Heavy Environment

The C&I solar sector is maturing and with it, third-party ownership is on the rise. A critical component to design…

Mergers & Acquisitions in C&I: The Major Traps and How to Avoid Them

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are a vital component of the solar industry. This series will focus on the major traps…

Storage and Bankability

Storage has long been hailed as the holy grail of the renewable energy market, as it allows for a greater…

Corporate Social Responsibility – How Renewables have Expanded the Field

Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) has been a hot topic for the past few years, with numerous Fortune 500 companies announcing…

Solar Securitizations: What Can C&I Learn From Residential?

The asset-backed securities (ABS) market has provided a viable means of financing to several asset classes for decades.  In the…