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John Fitzgerald Weaver
Commercial Solar Guy is a commercial & utility solar developer, general contractor for commercial and residential solar, as well a consultant. We construct projects in MA, RI, NY, and soon PA. The company has worked on projects across the United States – currently in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and others. We have also consulted internationally. If you’re a business or land owner, we’ll make sure you know the details on the deal you’re signing.
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Articles written by John Fitzgerald Weaver
Retrofitting batteries increases solar plant revenue 29%, to 81%
In areas with high population density or abundant solar energy, adding one to four hours of battery storage to a solar power facility can significantly increase site revenue. However, the added value diminishes with storage capacities exceeding four hours.
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Why 25-cent electricity makes off-grid solar-plus-storage a smart investment in US
Once electricity prices hit $0.25/kWh, disconnecting from the grid with residential solar-plus-storage starts to become financially viable, with sunny places making strong financial arguments. Recent drops in battery prices make the case for leaving the grid even stronger.
Solar-plus-storage dominating future U.S. power grid
A report from Berkeley Lab reveals a significant expansion of solar-plus-storage facilities in the U.S. power plant market, highlighting an evolution from frequency to arbitrage and curtailment mitigation markets. The best is yet to come, as ongoing price decreases are still being absorbed by the market and are already being used to fill the interconnection queues with terrawatts of capacity.
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