CapEx: how can developers reduce it?
Poor cost optimization in the solar development process can lead to significant risks and adverse consequences, such as budget overruns, project delays, and reduced profitability. These financial strains can compromise a project's viability and long-term success.
Therefore, reducing Capital Expenditure (CapEx) becomes crucial, as it can help improve the efficiency of the solar project,…
Floating-solar is found to be cost-competitive with ground-mount PV
Researchers discovered that floating PV plants (FPV) can substantially contribute to the achievement of 2030 EU targets. It also can potentially prevent solar energy conflicts with agriculture and other potential risks.
Methods and results
Scientists from Italy and Spain used various parameters and models together with satellite data about each suitable water basin. They also estimated…
PVcase releases PVcase Roof Mount, a tool for modeling commercial and industrial rooftop solar systems with precision
PVcase has announced the release of PVcase Roof Mount, an AutoCAD plugin that helps its users to model commercial and industrial rooftop solar systems with unparalleled precision. PVcase Roof Mount consolidates all design processes into one comprehensive software solution.
The rooftop solar plant design process is complex and time-consuming, requiring precise calculations to avoid errors…
The expansion of agricultural tourism and its potential effects
Agricultural tourism, often called agritourism, is a subset of the travel industry that allows visitors to participate in farm life and rural practices firsthand. This type of tourism includes a wide range of activities, such as farm stays, pick-your-own produce events, vineyard tours, and educational workshops focused on sustainable farming practices.
According to a study by Straits…
PVcase acquires Anderson Optimization
June 6th, 2023. VILNIUS, Lithuania – PVcase, the global leader in solar project design software, announced today it has acquired Anderson Optimization, the world’s most popular solar siting software platform. The “software as a service” (SaaS) firm said it is making the acquisition to streamline the process of designing utility-scale solar power plants in E.U. markets. Schedule Anderson…
International Energy Outlook 2021: Overview
International Energy Outlook (IEO2021), compiled by Energy Information Administration (EIA), analyzes long-term world energy markets in 16 OECD and non-OECD regions through 2050. The predictions are modeled after the current energy trends, existing laws, and accumulative changes to market and technology. The report stressed the projections are uncertain because of potential technological…
Unique usage of solar around the world
Renewables are on the rise all over the world, and the one in the spotlight is solar energy. From giant solar farms that house hundreds of thousands of panels, to smaller-scale personal installations that pop up on the roofs of residential buildings. When it comes to solar, the blue panels are the unofficial symbol, but it’s not the limit the solar ingenuity can reach. In fact, as clean energy…
Targeted solar marketing for successful landowner outreach — e-book included!
Disclaimer: Anderson Optimization, which we mention in the article, is getting a fresh new look and name. Soon, it will be known as PVcase Prospect.
As the solar industry continues to grow, competition amongst developers is also intensifying. Traditional marketing approaches often fail to generate quality leads and capture potential customers' attention with generic and impersonal…
What causes electricity prices to fluctuate?
Electricity costs can fluctuate based on various factors including demand, the price of fossil fuels, supply limitations due to severe weather and regulatory changes.
Germany provided a dramatic example of price fluctuations in late 2021 when electricity prices became six times higher than in the previous year. The spike was due to a combination of higher natural gas and coal prices, carbon…
Rooftop solar is the future — meet PVcase Roof Mount
PVcase is extremely excited to present PVcase Roof Mount, a new cutting edge tool for commercial and industrial rooftop solar projects. Due to ongoing climate change and land issues in some countries, rooftop solar will be one of the go-to solutions shortly. PVcase hopes to accelerate the shift even more with its Roof Mount tool.
Benefits of commercial rooftop solar
Commercial rooftop solar…