White papers
Bithenergy occasionally does its own research and shares it with clients and partners.
White paper
Solar's growth in the U.S. and globally, a short history of harnessed solar power, and the failed $1 billion Crescent Dunes plant as a lesson in how quickly the technology changes. Compares photovoltaic and concentrated solar, and looks at floating farms and multi-land-use farms.
White paper
Many Americans lack access to solar because of roof space, home ownership or cost. Defines community solar, reviews state programs in Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts and New York, and weighs benefits such as lower bills and jobs against obstacles like regulation and lobbying.
White paper
Growing consumer and commercial interest in solar storage, lead-acid versus lithium-ion batteries, and newer developments including aluminum D-HVPE solar cells, solar-flow batteries and solid-state batteries.
White paper
Renewables' weather dependence and storage needs call for better management systems. Covers AI and machine-learning uses such as forecasting, power balancing and efficiency, with example platforms, and the gains in safety, reliability and smarter grids.
White paper
Market projections, solar's employment lead over coal, and the health, economic and technology-exposure benefits of local land, labor and reinvestment.
