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Charles W. Thurston

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Covers:  Solar and other renewable energy topics. Finance, insurance, technology, regulation, globalization.
Independent analyst and journalist covering renewable energy, finance, Latin America -- and craft beer!

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Charles W. Thurston Charles specializes in renewable energy, from finance to technological processes. Among key areas of focus are bifacial panels and solar tracking. He has been active in the industry for over 25 years, living and working in locations ranging from Brazil to Papua New Guinea.

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California Storage Rule Change Requires New Certification

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Off-grid outlook: Demand rising

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By Charles W. Thurston Verified
| Solar Builder Verified
The U.S. demand for residential off-grid solar + storage systems is rising faster than on-grid demand, albeit from a far smaller sales base, according to industry players that cater to the niche market. Rapidly rising utility costs are a major economic inspiration for the trend, they say. “The off-grid market for solar plus storage has been a relatively small blip on the overall radar of solar.
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Electric code debate in California could lead to higher cost ESS installs

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By Chris Crowell, Charles W. Thurston Verified
| Solar Builder Verified
The California Energy Commission is preparing to provide technical assistance for builders, technicians, and code officers during 2025 to prepare for enforcement of the 2025 California Electrical Code, which comes into effect in the state on January 1, 2026.
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Zeo Energy simplifies procurement choice with SunModo

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By Charles W. Thurston Verified
| Solar Builder Verified
Solar installers that cover a dozen or more states are often faced with a plethora of options when it comes to procurement, complicated by variations in delivery options and install scheduling. Zeo Energy, based in New Port Richey, Florida, has streamlined many of these factors by working with SunModo, which has a wide array of ground and rooftop mounting options, according to Cody Baird, Zeo Energy’s director of procurement and strategic sourcing. “It’s just that they’re so versatile.
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