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Beyond scale and hardware
Starting points may be different for solar and BESS, but the strategic challenges are converging. Manufacturing scale remains important, but hardware alone is becoming less of a competitive differentiator.
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Solar and battery energy storage systems have expanded dramatically since 2015, yet the surge in demand is not delivering improved economics for manufacturers, according to Susan Taylor of S&P Global Energy. Solar producers continue to grapple with overcapacity, as years of capacity growth have outstripped market demand. The article highlights the disconnect between rapid scaling of installations and the financial challenges facing manufacturers.
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