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“Renewables are moving faster than national governments can set targets for.” said IEA Executive Director Faith Birol…and we at SDG could not be happier. Renewables are on track to meet nearly half of global energy demand within the next decade, with solar energy leading the charge. ”It’s increasingly because renewables today offer the cheapest option to add new power plants in almost all countries around the world,” continued Birol. At SDG, we believe that investing in secure, interregional transmission is key to ensuring this rapid expansion of renewable energy remains both efficient and reliable. Solar power offers a sustainable path forward, and we’re proud to be contributing to that future. #EnergyTransition #IEA #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #SDG #SunrockDG

“Renewables are moving faster than national governments can set targets for.” said IEA Executive Director Faith Birol…and we at SDG could not be happier. Renewables are on track to meet nearly half of global energy demand within the next decade, with solar energy leading the charge. ”It’s increasingly because renewables today offer the cheapest option to add new power plants in almost all countries around the world,” continued Birol. At SDG, we believe that investing in secure, interregional transmission is key to ensuring this rapid expansion of renewable energy remains both efficient and reliable. Solar power offers a sustainable path forward, and we’re proud to be contributing to that future. #EnergyTransition #IEA #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #SDG #SunrockDG

For the fourth consecutive year, the majority of major U.S. utilities are lagging behind the Biden administration’s target of reducing electricity-sector emissions by 80 percent by 2030, using 2005 levels as the baseline. Many utilities are even doubling down on fossil fuel infrastructure, aiming to maximize profits from their existing power plants while trying to meet rising energy demands. But at SDG, we believe in the future, and that future is both clean and electric. We are over the days of saying that energy use will decrease. New data centers, factories, and electric vehicles are placing increasing pressure on the grid. As Cara Folger, co-author of a new Sierra Club report, notes, “For years, all the modeling and projections have shown that if we’re going to be successful in meeting our climate obligations, we’re going to have more electrification...If they had looked at that, they would have had more clean energy online today.” Energy demand will undoubtedly continue to rise in the coming years, but at SDG, we are committed to proving that this demand can be met without further reliance on fossil fuels. Solar energy offers a clear and viable path to that sustainable future. #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #ClimateAction #SolarSolutions #EnergyTransition #SierraClub #SunrockDG #SDG

EPCs, are you trying to finance commercial (solar+storage) projects for your offtakers? come talk with us at Sunrock Distributed Generation! Wilson Chang, Anson Shao, James Carter, Alan Robertson, Catherine Lee Plecki, Ryan Mattocks, Alexander Worthy, Benjamin Baker

EPCs, are you trying to finance solar and storage projects for your offtakers? According to Wood Mackenzie, “The top six solar-plus-storage installers captured more than 50% of the market.” This highlights the growing importance and demand for integrated solutions. If you’re not among those top six but are interested in securing third-party financing for (solar + storage) projects over 100 kW, SDG is here to help. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities in this space and are committed to supporting EPCs in delivering powerful, efficient, and financially viable solar + storage solutions. Let’s work together to harness the full potential of this winning combination. Reach out to us at SDG to learn more about how we can support your projects. #SolarEnergy #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #SolarPlusStorage #CleanTech #SunrockDG

The U.S. energy storage industry installed a total of 8.7 GW across all sectors, marking a 90% year-over-year increase. In Q4 2023 alone, 4.2 GW were deployed, with California and Texas making up 77% of those installations, according to Wood Mackenzie. The heat waves experienced in Texas and California this year have shown that implementing solar energy and storage solutions can alleviate pressure from overburdened electric grids. This summer specifically offered a perfect example of this method working successfully, as an article by Canary Media beautifully details solar storage’s significance in such circumstances. August 20 was one of Texas’ hottest recorded days this summer, and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, set a new record for peak demand at 85,931 megawatts. Fortunately for the 22 million power customers reliant on ERCOT’s grid, solar power generation also hit a near-record level of 20,799 MW (24% of demand) on this date. Solar power managed to match the incredible demand with its impressive supply throughout the midday hours — and because solar is the cheapest source of electricity on the grid today, wholesale electricity prices remained low.    We at SDG are particularly excited about the CCI segment, as there is so much more growth to be had! 123 MW / 338 MWh in CCI is nothing compared to the size of the grid-scale segment measured at 7910 MW / 24000 MWh. With this, we aim to continue working with our EPC partners to implement even more solar and energy storage projects nationwide in the years to come. To read more on the impressive growth of solar storage, check out the link below, and please feel free to DM us to discuss our solution offerings and financing (for both solar + storage) for your commercial sites.  #EnergyStorage #SolarPower #GridReliability #RenewableEnergy #HeatWaveResilience #GreenEnergy  #SunrockDG #SDG

In the past fifteen years since New York Climate Week’s inception, we’ve seen change for both the better and worse when it comes to climate science, technology and the demographics of this industry. This summer, scientists reported that the planet has exceeded 1.5°C of warming for 12 consecutive months, intensifying the urgency for climate action. And while this year's Climate Week saw its largest and most diverse turnout yet, there was still a notable absence of non-white and non-American voices in certain spaces, despite the fact that the Global South bears a disproportionate burden of climate change impacts. But perhaps most notably, it’s become clear that priorities within the climate sector have shifted. Climate tech is now less about innovation and more about scaling and closing financing gaps. And with this insight, our work at Sunrock feels more significant than ever before. We’re pioneering a new era of smaller-scale solar solutions for our clients that are both financially feasible and offer the promise of a greener future. Check out more about what we have to offer at the link below. #ClimateActionNow #NYClimateWeek #ClimateJustice #SustainableFuture #SolarSolutions #ClimateTech #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #ClimateEquity #SunrockDG #SDG

New York Climate Week has officially come to an end! Not only was it a great opportunity to connect with our peers in the industry, but we also left with new insights into the future of solar energy endeavors. Scaling existing technology is essential to addressing climate challenges. While significant progress has been made, we are still in the early stages of figuring out how to finance small commercial projects at scale. The operational challenges of scaling remain a major hurdle, and organizations like #SDG are actively working to solve this. The conversation is no longer about reducing energy demand. Electricity consumption is expected to rise dramatically, driven by the demands of data centers, AI, and other innovations. In the U.S., the National Grid projects a 50% increase in electricity consumption by 2036, with usage more than doubling by 2050 compared to 2020 levels. The Inflation Reduction Act and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund are reshaping climate tech financing. With these transformative initiatives in place, the climate tech sector is poised for rapid growth, but we must accelerate our efforts to keep up the pace. And lastly women are leading the way! The Female Founders & Funders Lunch at NYC Climate Week was truly inspiring. Women in the industry are pioneering new technologies and funding solutions, all while balancing work, family, and personal life. You can't have it all at the same time—but you can definitely have it all! #NYCW #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EnergyInnovation #FemaleFounders #CleanEnergy #GreenEconomy #ClimateSolutions #SunrockDG #SDG

In moving towards the net-zero future, we believe in the importance of ensuring solar solutions are viable and accessible to everyone, not just the largest companies and corporations. And that’s why we believe it’s so important to focus our offerings towards small-scale commercial entities. But what does this mean exactly? Our primary focus is aimed at small-scale rooftop solar projects that can be owned and controlled by various franchises or entities. More specifically, these refer to projects generating under 2 megawatts that are typically challenging to finance but offer high margins at scale. Not only that, but for those we work with, we analyze cost savings based on area incentives as was power production based on system size and the amount of available sunlight. To learn more about our solar offerings for ongoing projects, visit our site or reach out and we can talk about how solar will benefit you. #SmallScaleSolar #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #SunrockDG

Regardless of party affiliation, one thing is clear in 2024: Americans are nearly unanimous in their support of clean energy incentives. A recent polling report from the Solar Energy Industries Association and Global Strategy Group states that 87% of American voters back federal clean energy tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “Every American wants lower electricity prices and greater energy security — and that’s precisely what federal clean energy policies are delivering,” said SEIA president and CEO, Abigail Ross Hopper. “Politicians may talk and bluster as the election approaches, but the polling is clear, and a savvy lawmaker will not undermine the billions of dollars in clean energy investments that are flowing into their states and districts.” These policies simply benefit everyone, as well as the overall health of our planet. Their overwhelming bipartisan support suggests that the future of the solar energy industry is looking bright. See the link below to read the full article, and see the polling data itself. #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #EnergySecurity #InflationReductionAct #SustainableFuture #RenewableEnergy #SunrockDG #SDG