100% Renewable Energy: A reality across the world

Solar irradiance, or the amount of available solar energy, at a particular location is one of the most fundamental pieces of information when designing a solar PV system. Not only does it determine whether solar is viable for the customer and, if so, the best locations for solar, it is also the most critical factor in how much energy the solar system will produce. While solar software makes it easy to calculate irradiance with the click of a button, having an understanding of how irradiance is calculated can help solar contractors better answer customer questions and ensure they’re using the best tools to provide accurate irradiance and production estimates.

Whether you’re designing a new building or planning a whole urban area in a sprawling cityscape, evaluating wind comfort at pedestrian level is imperative for your project’s success and safety.

The State of the Industry Webinar, a quarterly series moderated by the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), offers the latest intelligence and analysis on renewable energy markets, finance, and policy. This webinar will feature industry insights about the new Administration's plans for the energy industry, as well as a discussion of changes we expect to see in the legislative landscape, and what these developments mean for renewable energy growth and investment.

With falling prices, new government initiatives and new business models, the opportunities for solar seem endless. However, intermittency issues and curtailment risk threaten this growth of solar energy in emerging markets and need to be addressed. In this webinar Ana Verana Lima (Bloomberg New Energy Finance), Frederik van Pallandt (FMO) and Javier Relanchio (Mott MacDonald) will shed their light on the evolving landscape of solar energy in emerging markets.