Community Solar – The Operational Challenges
Solar energy has continued to be one of the fastest-growing energy sources globally. 2020 saw record-breaking levels of solar PV growth with 23% over 2019 – accounting for 3.1% of global electricity generation – third behind hydropower and onshore wind1. Various factors have contributed to this growth, with affordability being the most significant. Due to…
Community Solar: Components of a Solution
As the demand for renewable energy grows, community renewable programs continue to develop. Community Solar projects across the US are one area with remarkably rapid growth. In the Hansen blog – Community Solar: 3 Challenges and Opportunities for CSSPs, the challenges and opportunities Community Solar Service Providers (CSSPs) face were examined. This blog further discusses…
‘Community Renewables’ – democratising access to sustainable and clean sources of power
An integrated energy policy that is inclusive and puts people at the heart of the energy transition will continue to evolve. Increasingly we will see market solutions that build on the diverse forms of energy democracy that are already being developed across Europe and North America. As discussed in our first 5Ds blog – Decarbonisation…
The Role of Decarbonisation in the Energy Transition: The Missing Pieces
Inclement weather, natural disasters, and a rising global temperature have consumers and policymakers across the world looking at the next big Energy Transition. This modern-day transition looks to a future run by renewables and is characterised by ‘5Ds’ deregulation, decarbonisation, distributed energy resources (DER), digitalisation, and democratisation. Hansen discusses the energy transition in a three-part…
3 Ways the crisis in Ukraine is accelerating the push toward renewable energy
The climate crisis has become a mainstay topic globally over the last decade. And the buzz around Climate Change and the need for sustainable energy sources will only continue to grow as we move toward greater consumer demand for access to renewable sources of power and a lack of energy security when reliant on fossil…
Scaling Community Solar Projects Across the United States
At Hansen, we believe that the future is one that will rely heavily on renewable energy. Companies like Hampshire Power rely on Hansen software and operation expertise to drive the expansion of the renewable energy market.
How CSPs Can Drive Growth in IoT
At TM Forum’s 2021 Digital Transformation World Series event, Hansen joined a panel session entitled “From connectivity to platforms, applications and services – how to drive growth in IoT”. The conversation covered IoT growth opportunities, the move beyond connectivity, the IoT marketplace and the role of partners and hyperscalers.
5G and the New Revenue Opportunities Available to CSPs
The evolution of 5G network technology is providing communications service providers (CSPs) with a raft of ways to create new revenue. Advanced B2B services and new partnerships will be the keys to leveraging the new network.
EU Energy Market Liberalisation and the Challenges Retailers Face
The EU energy market has been going through a process of liberalisation aimed at separating the monopoly that comprised production, distribution and trading. Consequently, we are now seeing different types of ownership structures, mergers, and the emergence of new players. Find out what that means for energy retailers.
The Impact of Digital Transactions on Public Utility Companies
Utility companies are facing increasing urgency to catch up with other industries when it comes to enabling digital transactions and providing a seamless, omnichannel customer experience. There are a number of factors influencing the adoption of digital utility payments.