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October Poll Insights

Last month, we asked our audience which material is commonly used in solar panels to absorb sunlight? Overall, the most voted answer was Silicon at 92 percent. Tying for second place, Lead and Copper received four percent of the vote each. Finally, Aluminum received the least amount of votes at zero percent.

The correct answer is Silicon. Silicon is, by far, the most common semiconductor material used in solar cells, representing approximately 95% of the modules currently sold. It is also the second most abundant material on Earth and the most common semiconductor used in computer chips.

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Industry Updates

A coalition that represents solar developers in Virginia plans to ask the legislature to change how solar projects are approved…
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Certrec News

Press Release – Certrec, a leading provider of regulatory compliance and advanced SaaS applications for the energy industry, provides critical support for causal evaluations and supplemental inspection preparation, vital components in maintaining operational and regulatory excellence. In 2024, Certrec helped multiple nuclear plants avoid costly penalties, saving both time and money by providing key causal evaluation support and guiding them through successful supplemental inspections.
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NERC – The PER-006 standard ensures that personnel who are responsible for real-time control of a generator and receive operating instructions are adequately trained. This guide discusses key aspects of PER-006, common pitfalls, applicability, mandatory requirements, and how to develop a comprehensive training program. 
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NERC – The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) establishes standards to ensure the reliability and security of the bulk electric system. Among these, the VAR-002 standard focuses on maintaining voltage and reactive power within the bulk electric system, which is crucial for system stability and reliability. Read our guide to discover tips for compliance. 
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Upcoming Industry Events

  • InterSolar Texas
    November 19-20 — Austin, TX, at the Austin Marriott Downtown
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  • 6th Battery and Energy Storage Conference
    December 9-11 — New York, NY, at the NYU’s Kimmel Center for University Life Place
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  • PowerGen International
    February 11-13 — Dallas, TX, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
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