This is your SolarWakeup for November 7th, 2023

Solar And Storage Finance. If you’re in New York for the conference, let me know, I will be here for the event as well.

Getting IEs Up To Speed. Technical views on the entire tech stack of your solar and storage projects. Much is made of asset performance especially now that decade plus of historicals are in the books. For solar it’s all about the technical performance based on the measured sunlight at the site. With batteries the upside is much greater given that power markets can move with volatility while having to match the market opportunity with the asset’s availability. As the asset classes come together, independent engineers will learn more about the parts and pieces that make good projects good.

Managing Installer Cash Flow. Interest rates are the highest in 22 years, increasing solar financing costs and softening consumer demand for loan products. Businesses are feeling the pain of strained cash flows, labor costs and profitability pressures. Palmetto, a B2B technology company accelerating the adoption of clean energy, has announced a new partnership offering for solar installers to help stabilize cash flows and grow faster in today’s market. Built on top of Palmetto’s Clean Energy Operating Platform, this is a comprehensive suite of tools and services enabling installers to streamline operations, optimize performance, and increase profitability. Visit https://www.palmetto.com/finance or contact capital@palmetto.com for more.

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Best, Yann