Solartech identifies six key issues currently facing the solar industry and hindering widespread adoption of solar renewable energy on residences and on commercial buildings.
Working together as an industry to address these six areas, we aim to drive for actionable solutions that reduce cost, support innovation, and provide a solid foundation for rapid growth in the near future.
We focus on results: our efforts define the best practices and implementation standards that make
mass adoption a reality.
SIX AREAS TO ADDRESS
- SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
- PERMITTING PROCESS
- INSTALLATION COST
- GRID-CONNECT PROCESS & CYCLE TIME
- WORKFORCE READINESS
- FINANCING
CASE STUDY: UL SOLAR PV LAB
In October 2007, founding SolarTech leaders met with Representatives from Underwriters Laboratory, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Jose city officials…
Within days a plan was formulated to open a new ULCertification lab in San Jose dedicated entirely to PV to Shorten turn-around time and costs to solar PV Manufacturers.