Wandercraft announces launch of US commercial operations with the start of Atalante X research at Kessler Foundation
- Company opens US corporate headquarters in New York, led by CEO Matthieu Masselin
- First Atalante X exoskeleton for clinical research already delivered to Kessler Foundation and staff training is complete
- Kessler Foundation research team will analyze Atalante X to investigate the possible benefits for neurologically impaired patients, including those recovering from stroke, spinal cord injuries, and motor neuron disease
NEW YORK CITY, New York, 12 October 2023 — Wandercraft, the developer of the world’s first self-stabilizing walking exoskeleton, designed to enable people with walking impairments to stand and walk again, announced today the official launch of commercial operations in the United States with the start of Atalante X research at Kessler Foundation, a global leader in rehabilitation research.
Wandercraft’s US headquarters, based in New York and led by CEO Matthieu Masselin, have opened as the Company looks to ramp up operations in the US following FDA clearance of the Atalante exoskeleton for use in stroke rehabilitation in December 2022.
A large number of individuals with disabilities in the US may benefit from using the Atalante X exoskeleton. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year and this is a leading cause of serious long-term disability. In addition, approximately 302,000 people living in the United States have experienced a traumatic spinal cord injury according to the US National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. Finally, approximately one million people in the US are living with multiple sclerosis according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Wandercraft’s Atalante X received a CE-mark* in 2019 and has been used to treat over 650 patients in almost 5,500 sessions for various medical conditions across multiple European rehabilitation hospitals. Its unique self-balancing feature enables patients to move in multiple directions hands-free, without an assistive device, and includes a dynamic balance mode unavailable elsewhere in the exoskeleton market. The Active Balance mode allows the exoskeleton to follow the movement of the patient thanks to a motion sensor placed on their back, which enables more freedom in the rehabilitation program, including gamification of the sessions to keep the patients engaged and work on core strength and balance as well as gait.
“Building our presence in the world’s largest healthcare market and announcing this partnership with Kessler Foundation are two significant milestones in our goal to revolutionize standards of care and providing a pathway to recovery for patients with severe mobility issues,” said Matthieu Masselin, CEO of Wandercraft. “Wandercraft has strong clinical and engineering expertise, and we are always looking to partner with respected institutions that work with state-of-the-art technologies to improve clinical solutions for patients and clinicians.”
The first Atalante exoskeleton for research use has been delivered to Kessler Foundation and staff training has been completed. Kessler’s research team, led by Gail Forrest, PhD, Karen J. Nolan, PhD, and Ghaith Androwis PhD, is investigating the impacts of this innovative robotic technology on biomechanics and functional mobility.
“With more than two decades of experience researching wearable exoskeletons, our team has the depth and scope of expertise needed to study innovations such as Atalante,” said Gail Forrest, PhD, director of the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation and associate director of the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation. “Most importantly, we are examining the inherent capabilities of this powered exoskeleton, and how it interfaces with the user’s neuromuscular system to help maintain balance and facilitate walking,” Dr. Forrest explained.
“After testing in healthy volunteers, we will conduct pilot studies in individuals with a variety of mobility impairments, including those caused by stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis,” added Karen J. Nolan, PhD, associate director of the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research and director of the Center’s Acquired Brain Injury Mobility Laboratory. “By working with the Wandercraft team, we anticipate gaining insight into ways to improve gait rehabilitation through advanced robotic-assisted walking.”
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*The Conformité Européene (CE) Mark is defined as the European Union’s (EU) mandatory conformity marking for regulating the goods sold within the European Economic Area (EEA) since 1985. The CE marking represents a manufacturer’s declaration that products comply with the EU’s New Approach Directives.
About Wandercraft
Wandercraft is a global manufacturer developing and commercializing advanced robotic solutions to enable people with walking impairments to stand up and walk again. The Company has used its engineering expertise to design Atalante X, the world’s first self-stabilizing walking exoskeleton which emulates human walking and provides hands-free multi-directional locomotion. Atalante X is already used by many hospitals and healthcare facilities in Europe and the USA. Several different walking programs are designed to support rehabilitation and greater independence.
For more information, please visit www.wandercraft.eu.
About Kessler Foundation
Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research. Our scientists seek to improve cognition, mobility, and long-term outcomes, including employment, for adults and children with neurological and developmental disabilities of the brain and spinal cord including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and autism. Kessler Foundation also leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.
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Autonomous aerial vehicles have made headlines since the start of the Ukraine war, with commercial drones changing tactics almost overnight. Given this transformation, policymakers are calling for a renewed focus on autonomy on the ground.
The U.S. Department of Defense is at an important juncture as it thinks creatively and ambitiously on how to leverage this critical new technology at scale for strategic advantage.
The last decade has seen significant technological progress on the ground. An AI-driven revolution is currently underway on American roadways, with important implications for both our economic competitiveness and our national security. After many years and billions of dollars of private sector R&D, autonomous vehicles have arrived.
While autonomous technology will soon begin to fundamentally change the way goods and people move, its impact may soon reach far beyond American roadways. AVs will change the strategy for modern ground warfare while saving lives and keeping our service members out of many dangerous situations.
For years, the U.S. Army has experimented with autonomous ground operations, in which a human-driven leader vehicle would chart a path for one or more autonomous follower vehicles. While the “Leader-Follower” approach frees up manpower and reduces potential human casualties, it also makes leader trucks high-value targets; disabling a single lead vehicle could potentially put an entire convoy at risk.
While the technology developed for “Leader-Follower” was a major innovation, in the past five years American commercial autonomy developers have leapfrogged the many DoD-funded efforts. Passengers can now hail driverless taxis in multiple cities and developers are planning to deploy the first driverless trucks next year — no “leader” vehicle is required.
While these vehicles are not yet as resourceful as human drivers, they are programmed to come to a safe stop, pull over, return to base, or even call for a human to offer remote assistance.
Encouraged by this progress, the Defense Innovation Unit, in partnership with the Army, piloted a program in 2022 to leverage commercial autonomous solutions to make the Robot Combat Vehicle fully autonomous. Through this defense acquisition approach, DoD reaps the benefits of continuous software improvements being learned on U.S. roads every day, while de-risking its technological investments and ensuring solutions are being developed and integrated at the speed of relevance.
The Army continues to think through the best use cases that leverage AVs for high-risk missions such as re-supply, reconnaissance support, casualty evacuation, route clearance, and explosive ordnance disposal. Using human-robot teams offers a solution to an enduring challenge for ground forces — building mass to leverage as a force multiplier. Allowing each soldier to control a small fleet of ground and air systems has the potential to address this challenge, exponentially increasing the capability and flexibility of deployed forces.
Human-robot teams will offer additional capabilities beyond what humans can do alone. Low-cost, attritable autonomous systems can overwhelm adversarial forces by saturating an operational area to force an adversary to move, be detected, or be targeted. They may be able to employ deception to confuse the adversary’s operational picture by making it difficult to differentiate real targets from decoys.
Ground vehicles could also be outfitted with ISR assets and short-range air and missile defense systems and driven autonomously to forward deployed positions to provide better situational awareness, planning, lethality, decision support, and more dispersed and enhanced protection for soldiers in theater.
Re-imaging Army acquisition
However, to fully harness this burgeoning technology and take advantage of the tremendous progress in the commercial sector, the Army should re-imagine its acquisition strategies and be open to new concepts of operations. While Ukraine has understandably caused the Army to double down on its existing focus on resiliency and lethality to better prepare for a high-intensity conflict, it should also be thinking critically about how autonomous systems can focus on injecting redundancy, flexibility, and adaptability into force structure through autonomous systems.
A common myth in defense circles is that commercial industry can only function with fixed infrastructure, well-mapped roads, and structured environments. The reality is that American highways are incredibly unpredictable environments, on par with what Army vehicles must contend with.
The millions of autonomous miles of public road driving these companies have completed gives them a significant advantage as they adapt their mature systems to make meaningful progress in complex environments, off-road, and without a human driver in the vehicle. Companies that are operating commercially will deliver an autonomous solution to the military faster; they have moved beyond science experiments and lab demonstrations to developing and delivering a product.
When it comes to adopting ground autonomy at scale, the U.S. military needs to think ambitiously about how to leverage the advances of the commercial sector for a meaningful strategic advantage for the troops.
Don Burnette is the founder & CEO of Kodiak Robotics, a Mountain View, California-based supplier of autonomous vehicle technology. Lt. Gen. Joe Anderson (ret.) is a former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army.
Dublin, Sept. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Commercial Robots Market By Type (Field Robots, Medical robots, Autonomous Guided Robotics, Drones, Others), By Application (Medical and Healthcare, Defense and Security, Agriculture and Forestry, Marine, Other): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The global commercial robots market, valued at $15.2 billion in 2021, is anticipated to achieve remarkable growth, projecting an estimated value of $85.2 billion by 2031, exhibiting a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20.0% from 2022 to 2031.
Commercial robots, transformative devices designed to mimic, assist, or even replace human tasks, are witnessing surging demand due to their superior capabilities over conventional methods. Notably, drones are making inroads into various sectors, including commercial applications.
The ever-growing demand for innovative medical treatments has significantly expanded the commercial robot devices market. Incorporating machine learning and artificial intelligence into healthcare has broadened the scope of robotic surgery and medical robotics. Companies are leveraging research and development efforts to create automated solutions for the healthcare industry, resulting in a surge in demand for commercial robots, especially in automated surgical procedures.
However, the market faces challenges in terms of high installation and maintenance costs for commercial robotic systems. The expenses are primarily associated with software programming, setup, maintenance, and additional parts, including the constant power supply required for optimal operation. Despite these challenges, the market’s expansion is being driven by the increasing adoption of commercial robots, particularly autonomous guided drones, across diverse sectors such as manufacturing, packaging, mining, and medical applications.
Numerous startups and industry giants are heavily investing in commercial robotic technology to swiftly gain a competitive edge. Public and private collaborations are further shaping the market landscape. For instance, in August 2022, the Drone Federation of India and the Indian Army Design Bureau signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster the development of drone technology and promote localization in the drone industry.
Market Dynamics:
Drivers:
- Increasing Investment in Commercial Robots
- Growth in Medical Robotics and Surgical Solutions
- Proliferation of Autonomous Guided Drones
Restraints:
- High Installation and Maintenance Costs
Opportunities:
- Technological Advancements in Robotic Applications
- Collaborations and Partnerships for Innovation
The comprehensive market report offers stakeholders several benefits, including:
- Quantitative analysis of market segments, trends, and dynamics from 2021 to 2031.
- Insights into key drivers, restraints, and opportunities influencing the market.
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- Revenue contribution mapping of major countries within each region.
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Key Market Segments:
Application:
- Medical and Healthcare
- Defense and Security
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Marine
- Other
Type:
- Field Robots
- Medical Robots
- Autonomous Guided Robotics
- Drones
- Others
Regions:
- North America: U.S., Canada, Mexico
- Europe: Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players:
Leading players in the commercial robots market include Northrop Grumman Corp., Kuka AG, iRobot Corporation, yaskawa electric corporation, Omron Adept Technologies Inc., Honda Motor Company Limited, 3D Robotics Inc., Alphabet Inc., Accuray Inc., and AeroVironment Inc.
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With 90% of all rooftops across the EU sitting unused, the opportunity ahead could be enormous. It makes sense for those operating in these industries to pay close attention to the latest advancements in the rooftop PV space
Ushering in the Next Age of Rooftop Solar in Europe’s Commercial Space
Ushering in the Next Age of Rooftop Solar in Europe’s Commercial Space
Leandro Netz, who is Head of Business for Solnet Group | Solnet Group
The European commercial sector is advancing at a rapid pace, driven by a number of key technologies. One of the commonalities between the majority of these advancements, is that decarbonsation lies at the core. It is clear that the next wave of the industry will have greener technologies at their core, and that companies will also have greater autonomy over their own energy supplies.
This shift presents a particularly interesting opportunity for businesses with large amounts of unused rooftop space, such as grocery stores and large commercial buildings. With 90% of all rooftops across the EU sitting unused, the opportunity ahead could be enormous. It makes sense for those operating in these industries to pay close attention to the latest advancements in the rooftop PV space, as they are set to play a major role in the years ahead.
Unfortunately, in many cases, the process of planning and installing a PV system has not gotten any simpler. This should not be the case. Solar PV, and renewables in general represent a shift to a more decentralized energy system. In order to realize the full benefits of decentralization, it is necessary for the barriers to install a system to be far lower than the centralized plants they are replacing.
Solar innovation is changing gear
Solar innovation is now moving very much in line with what we have seen with tech in general in recent years. Considerable work has been done to lower entry barriers and to onboard corporations to new technologies – it could be argued that we have still not seen this happen at scale for solar PV. While many large commercial businesses have the resources to dedicate staff to the planning and managing of a plant, for many, switching over to a rooftop solar installation is simply not worth the effort despite the overwhelming benefits.
Thankfully, there have been significant developments in recent years that make the process of owning a rooftop PV system far simpler. In Europe in particular, it is now possible for small to medium sized businesses to take advantage of a rooftop system without needing to dedicate staff to the planning or construction of the system. In fact, the pieces are now in place for a wider rollout of smaller scale rooftop PV systems, as well as energy as a service models. This will benefit both smaller companies, as well as larger corporations with more decentralized energy needs, such as the aforementioned grocery chains or logistics providers.
Energy Cost certainty is more important than ever
This opens up the doors to almost any organization with free roof space to hedge against uncertainty in the European energy market. This presents a massive opportunity for European organizations to confidently secure their energy supplies for years to come. After a chaotic winter, this opportunity should not be taken lightly, especially with investor confidence in the region lower than it has been in recent years.
In Germany, Europe’s largest economy and the industrial heart of the EU, there is presently 66GW of solar PV installed, with 13.2% of that represented by rooftop systems. In the future, it is expected that annual growth will amount to an impressive 20GW per year, with 50% of that to be rooftop PV. This represents an immense opportunity for many businesses in the country.
Commercial buildings in particular present a great fit for rooftop solar. With multiple locations spread over large areas, such as the case for large grocery chains, being able to install multiple rooftop systems with a single partner is an extremely valuable opportunity. This value is compounded even further when you begin to implement additional technologies to unlock further efficiencies. One of the most obvious opportunities for sector coupling in the commercial space is with the integration of EV charging systems. Offerring integrated EV charging capabilities to customers could turn out to be a valuable differentiator in the years to come.
More data – for better performance
And all of this is ignoring a fairly significant elephant in the room – the continued, and ever accelerating pace of technological development. One of the most significant developments we are seeing, across technology types, is a greater ability to leverage data and analytics. This will have massive implications in the management and utilization of energy, and in many cases these advancements will require nothing more than an update to the software running in the background.
As we see data and software playing a continually bigger role in solar PV, we can expect the pace of innovation, and in turn the value to users to increase as well. This can be likened to the regular software updates that deliver improved performance to Tesla’s, which was preceded by those for our smartphones. Ten years ago, a car improving over its lifetime was unheard of – ten years from now, we may see rooftop PV systems undergo a similar transformation.
We can clearly see the rooftop PV space moving towards being more adaptive, reactive, and ultimately beneficial for a wider range of businesses. It has never been so easy, and so valuable for commercial business owners to install a rooftop PV system in Europe. The benefits will only grow as technology, as well as the utilization of data continues to improve. Europe’s commercial rooftops will likely look far different a decade from now – and the ones who are paying attention now have a great opportunity in front of them.
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Solar installation on Redwood City R&D facility generates new revenue stream for the building owner, who will sell power to their tenants
Commercial real estate (CRE) company, H&S Properties, has commissioned a 623kWp rooftop and carport solar installation on a research and development (R&D) facility in Redwood City, California. SolarEdge’s DC-optimized technology was chosen for the project to maximize energy production and profitability for H&S which will store the energy for its tenants to use. Now operational, the installation is forecast to produce 950,000 kWh of electricity each year, equivalent to 78% of the building’s total energy use.
The building’s tenants are comprised of four research and development (R&D) companies working on a variety of projects, ranging from DNA research to the development of solar windows. H&S Properties will sell the energy produced onsite to its tenants at around 10% less than the price of grid provided electricity, providing an opportunity for significant savings that are expected to grow as energy prices increase.
“Solar represents a major opportunity for CRE owners to significantly increase the value of their properties and make them much more attractive to potential tenants,” says Robert Hymes, Chief Development Officer at installer MYNT Systems. “For building owners, the biggest issue keeping them up at night is the thought of properties lying vacant. Providing access to sustainable, lower-cost energy is incredibly appealing to prospective tenants, and, in fact, we are finding that some companies now have a mandate that any building they occupy must have solar. The good news is that these buildings typically have large, empty roofs. Leveraging SolarEdge technology, we turn that empty space into what is effectively a passive, high-value tenant for the building owner.”
The solar installation includes 1,299 bifacial solar modules, upgraded to smart modules with SolarEdge Power Optimizers, two SolarEdge DC-optimized inverters, and a battery. The SolarEdge solution maximizes solar energy production by overcoming issues such as shading, module degradation and soiling, which can limit production in traditional string-inverter systems. In addition, it provides design flexibility around module layout and placement, allowing system owners to make the most of all available space.
Another advantage of the SolarEdge solution is the ability to monitor each pair of modules independently and in real time. This was an important consideration for MYNT Systems which will maintain the system. With module-level monitoring, it is able to accurately pin-point potential issues to minimize time on site and maximize system uptime. In addition, it will use the granular data to provide highly accurate production information to H&S Properties which it will use to bill its tenants.
Hymes concludes: “Solar is much more than a technology that reduces energy bills – for CREs it actually provides an opportunity to increase the value of their buildings. When speaking with clients, we tend to talk less about kW/h production and more about the impact solar has on rental prices and tenant retention. Our clients are not solar experts, but they understand those metrics very well. By speaking the industry’s language, we are able to convey the advantages of solar power to a much wider audience.”
Between tax incentives, including those stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act, and reducing their utility bill, solar can help companies control costs and put more money toward other business objectives.
Solar Financing for Small to Medium Sized Commercial Properties
Solar Financing for Small to Medium Sized Commercial Properties
Q&A with Susan Tanski, Co-founder and Head of Strategy | Sunstone Credit
Can you tell me a bit about Sunstone Credit and the work you do?
Sunstone Credit is a clean energy financing company that helps businesses of all sizes go solar.
Due to the large upfront expense, one of the biggest issues companies have when it comes to switching to solar energy is the financing, which is where Sunstone comes in. We have a network of solar installer partners throughout the country that we work with to offer businesses access to simple, affordable and easy-to-understand solar loan financing.
Ultimately, we want to help companies reduce their carbon footprint, while saving money and contributing to a clean, green future.
Outside of the environmental impact, what are some of the ways going solar can benefit a business?
There are a number of ways going solar can benefit your business. Some examples include:
Economic Benefits: Between tax incentives, including those stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act, and reducing their utility bill, solar can help companies control costs and put more money toward other business objectives.
Customer Preference: Whether it’s a global company like Patagonia, or a local, eco-friendly soap maker from the farmers market, consumers have shown that they’ll spend more if it means buying from a sustainable company. And it doesn’t stop at consumers. Investors and lenders are also demanding more sustainable practices from the companies they do business with.
Resilient Power Access: Going solar gives businesses more energy independence. So even when there are issues with the grid, or power outages, businesses that use solar panels backed up with battery storage can stay open without interruption and continue to serve their customers.
What is preventing more businesses from going solar?
Financing. Solar comes with a large upfront cost, and until recently, most companies have not had easy access to loan financing for solar installations.
With Sunstone, we’ve created affordable and easy-to-understand solar financing so that more and more businesses can start to take advantage of the benefits of going solar.
What’s the top misconception that businesses have when it comes to solar and / or solar financing?
A lot of people think that solar only pays off if you live in a state with a lot of sun, when really, solar offers financial benefits no matter where you live. Take New Jersey for example. While they don’t get the most sunlight in the world, energy tends to be more expensive there and there are local incentives that businesses can take advantage of. So if an NJ-based company switches to solar, they can easily generate significant utility bill savings, even in the dead of winter.
How are Sunstone’s loans different than other financing options?
Sunstone strives to be different in a few ways. First, our underwriting evaluates the credit of the business and we do not require a personal guarantee from the business owner in most cases. Second, we offer long terms, up to 20 years, as well as 100% financing at fixed interest rates. Finally, we have a much more streamlined underwriting process than banks or other financing programs. Our goal is for businesses to be able to go solar and see the benefits as quickly as possible, while minimizing headaches.
Where do you see the commercial solar market heading over the next few years?
We believe the commercial solar market is an over $1 trillion opportunity, and the best way to finance these projects is with easy and straightforward loan products like those offered by Sunstone. Residential solar finance is already figured out for the most part, and so is large and utility scale, so small to medium sized commercial properties are really the final domino here. We’re excited to fill that void and help more businesses go solar, save money, and save the planet!
About Susan Tanski
Susan Tanski is Co-founder and Head of Strategy for Sunstone Credit, a technology-enabled clean energy financing platform that helps businesses go solar. Susan has over 15 years of experience in financial services and climate technology, including at Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp., Capital One and Goldman Sachs.
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The latest U.S. PV Leaderboard Report issued by Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables solidifies Qcells as a leading choice for solar panels. With the Q1 2023 results available, Qcells continues to hold these No.1 market share positions, while offering popular turnkey solutions for the residential, commercial, and utility sectors.
[San Francisco, CA, July 3, 2023] Qcells, a dominant provider in complete energy solutions, continues to lead the solar industry in both U.S. residential and commercial markets, according to a recent report issued by Wood Mackenzie, a leading energy research and consultancy firm.
According to Wood Mackenzie’s U.S. PV Leaderboard Report for Q2 2023 (the “Leaderboard Report”), Qcells obtained 35 percent market share in the U.S. residential solar module market for Q1 2023, marking 15 consecutive quarters occupying No.1. Over one-third of U.S. households that installed solar in Q1 2023 used Qcells panels, meaning the company has set a new record for the highest market share by an individual supplier over the past ten years.
The Leaderboard Report also ranks Qcells as the U.S. commercial market leader with 35.3 percent market share for Q1 2023. Qcells has held this No.1 position in the commercial segment for more than four years.
Qcells is set to maintain its leading market performance in the U.S. by making a significant investment of over $2.5 billion to establish a comprehensive solar supply chain within the country. The recent announcement marks the largest investment in the history of American solar and sets Qcells up as the only company in the U.S. to establish a fully integrated, silicon-based solar supply chain from raw material to finished panel.
Alongside its capacity expansion plans, Qcells has achieved significant milestones in developing turnkey energy solutions for the residential, commercial, and utility sectors, demonstrating its commitment to serving diverse customers’ needs across three segments.
Qcells is pursuing the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) ecolabel for some of our solar panels. EPEAT is a globally recognized, voluntary label that helps purchasers identify low-carbon solar panels and inverters. Such ecolabels allow customers to confidently partner with solar manufacturers like Qcells, who are committed to being a leader in sustainability and reducing the solar industry’s climate footprint.
Qcells CEO Justin Lee said: “Qcells stands by the quality of its products and is proud that our customers agree that we’re a reliable choice for solar. We are building a company that wants to go above and beyond for our customers, making it easy for them to take advantage of the clean energy technology that is affordable, reliable, and sustainable.”
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About Qcells
Qcells is one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, recognized for its established reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules, portfolio of intelligent storage systems, and growing international pipeline of large-scale renewable energy projects. Qcells also provides renewable electricity retail services and packages to end customers the world over. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) with its diverse international manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Malaysia, China, and South Korea. Qcells offers Completely Clean Energy through the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, storage solutions, renewable electricity contracting and large-scale solar power plants. Through its growing global business network spanning North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, Qcells provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, governmental and residential markets. For more information, visit: https://qcells.com/us/
The latest U.S. PV Leaderboard Report issued by Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables solidifies Qcells as a sustained market leader. With the 2022 results available, Qcells has now held the No.1 market share position in the residential and commercial solar segments for five and four consecutive years, respectively.
[San Francisco, CA, May 10, 2023] Qcells, a leading provider in complete energy solutions, once again leads the solar industry in both U.S. residential and commercial markets, according to a recent report issued by Wood Mackenzie, a leading energy research and consultancy firm.
According to Wood Mackenzie’s U.S. PV Leaderboard Report for Q1 2023 (the “Leaderboard Report”), Qcells obtained 33.7 percent market share in the U.S. residential solar module market for 2022, marking 18 consecutive quarters occupying No.1. Qcells panels are installed in more than one third of U.S. solar households, meaning the company has set a new record for the highest market share by an individual residential module supplier over the past ten years. Further, Qcells logged a remarkable 38.9 percent market share in Q4 alone.
The Leaderboard Report also ranks Qcells as the U.S. commercial market leader with 17.7 percent market share for 2022. Qcells has held this No.1 position in the commercial segment for the last four years.
Qcells is well positioned to continue its leading market performance in the U.S., driven by its longstanding commitment to bolstering the domestic market. Qcells’ announced plans to invest more than $2.5 billion – the largest investment in the history of American solar – to build a complete solar supply chain in the U.S. With this, Qcells aims to accelerate the U.S.’ renewable energy transition and domestic manufacturing expansion amid the country’s push for made-in-America clean energy solutions.
Alongside its capacity expansion plans, Qcells’ milestones extend to its growing integrated energy solutions for the residential, commercial, and utility sectors.
Most recently, Qcells and Summit Ridge Energy, the nation’s largest commercial solar company, announced a partnership where Qcells will provide 1.2 gigawatts of solar panels to support the development of more than 350 community solar projects during the next four years. Qcells will also deliver more than 2.5 gigawatts of solar panels, as well as provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to selected solar projects contracted by Microsoft through power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Qcells CEO Justin Lee said: “Qcells is proud to be a leader in clean energy solutions in the U.S. PV module sector. Our consistent market leadership serves as proof that our customers value what Qcells as a brand has to offer. Establishing a complete, domestic solar manufacturing value chain in the U.S. will only help Qcells continue reaching greater heights and maintain its position as the dependable choice for the U.S. market.”
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About Qcells
Qcells is one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, recognized for its established reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules, portfolio of intelligent storage systems, and growing international pipeline of large-scale renewable energy projects. Qcells also provides renewable electricity retail services and packages to end customers the world over. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) with its diverse international manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Malaysia, China, and South Korea. Qcells offers Completely Clean Energy through the full spectrum of photovoltaic products, storage solutions, renewable electricity contracting and large-scale solar power plants. Through its growing global business network spanning North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, Qcells provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, governmental and residential markets. For more information, visit: https://qcells.com/us/
Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, Natural Power, has appointed Jackie Hanberg as Head of Commercial Services in North America. Jackie will be leading on all commercial aspects of the full range of technical advisory and independent engineering services delivered by Natural Power in North America, including the continued deployment of the innovative smart bat curtailment technology, EchoSense.
Jackie has been in the industry for 18 years and joins from DNV where she held various roles in independent engineering, owner’s engineering, resource assessment, health and safety, testing, and environmental and permitting services. She has worked on onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and green hydrogen projects across all stages of the renewable energy project lifecycle. She holds an MBA degree with a focus on sustainability and international business, and is a PMI-certified project management professional.
She said: “This is a very exciting time to be joining Natural Power. There is so much work to be done in the wake of the IRA passage. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow our team to support our clients in achieving their clean energy ambitions.”
Jim Adams, President of Natural Power in North America said: “To date, we’ve delivered technical advisory services on more than 100GW of renewable energy projects in North America which is not only a reflection on the sustained growth of the industry, but also our increasing market share as a trusted top tier provider of independent engineering and technical advisory services. As we continue to grow, we need to expand our team to match the opportunities on the horizon.”
“We’re delighted to be welcoming Jackie to the team. She has extensive experience in providing renewable energy consulting and engineering services to developers, utilities, regulators, federal agencies, financial institutions, and industry working groups. Her skills and experience complement our existing team and we look forward to working together.”
From its three US offices in New York, Seattle, and the Denver area, Natural Power supports a range of clients including institutional investors and banks, developers, asset owners, power producers and utilities, as well as government organizations, delivering services throughout the region and beyond.
In 2022, Natural Power supported:
• Approximately 110 GW of potential and realized M&A transactions in the North American renewable energy space, including numerous major platform acquisitions and investments.
• Technical advisory services on more than 300 unique PV projects, encompassing 18 GW of capacity; and 105 unique wind projects (approximately 27 GW of capacity).
• Due diligence reviews of a full range of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects and large C&I-scale portfolios for a mix of tax equity and private equity investors.
• Pre-construction energy yield assessments on more than 3 GW of PV project capacity.
• Advisory support on more than 55 unique battery energy storage system projects.
• Technical due diligence on 35 proposed repower projects encompassing 5 GW of nameplate capacity.
• The continued deployment of EchoSense bat smart curtailment systems on projects in three states.
If you are interested in a career with Natural Power, visit www.naturalpower.com/uk/careers to find out more – new opportunities are being posted regularly and speculative applications are also being accepted.
Focus360 Energy now offers top-notch SBEM Calculations and Commercial EPC services, helping businesses optimize energy consumption, reduce their environmental impact, and achieve sustainability goals.
London, UK – Focus360 Energy, a renowned energy efficiency solutions provider, is pleased to announce the expansion of their services to include SBEM Calculations and Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for businesses looking to optimize their energy consumption and reduce their environmental impact. With years of experience in the energy sector, Focus360 Energy is committed to helping businesses meet regulatory requirements and achieve long-term sustainability goals.
SBEM Calculations (Simplified Building Energy Model) have become increasingly important in the construction and property management industries, as they provide a way to assess the energy performance of new and existing commercial buildings. Focus360 Energy’s team of experts is well-equipped to perform accurate SBEM Calculations, ensuring that buildings comply with Part L of the Building Regulations and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
In addition to SBEM Calculations, Focus360 Energy also specializes in Commercial EPCs, which are mandatory for all commercial properties in the UK. Commercial EPCs rate the energy efficiency of a building on a scale from A to G, with A being the most efficient. These certificates not only help businesses to identify areas for improvement in their energy performance, but also play a crucial role in the sale or leasing process of commercial properties.
Focus360 Energy’s comprehensive SBEM Calculations and Commercial EPC services are designed to help businesses reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. With a team of highly skilled and accredited assessors, Focus360 Energy can provide detailed recommendations and practical solutions to improve energy efficiency and ultimately enhance the value of commercial properties.
“Focus360 Energy is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality energy efficiency services in the industry,” said [NAME], Managing Director of Focus360 Energy. “With the addition of SBEM Calculations and Commercial EPCs to our service offerings, we can now assist businesses in meeting their sustainability goals more effectively and efficiently.”
In a world where climate change and energy consumption are critical concerns, Focus360 Energy’s commitment to providing top-notch SBEM Calculations and Commercial EPC services is a testament to their dedication to environmental stewardship and the promotion of sustainable business practices.
About Focus360 Energy
Focus360 Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency solutions, offering a wide range of services aimed at helping businesses improve their energy performance, reduce their carbon footprint, and achieve their sustainability goals. With a team of highly skilled and accredited professionals, Focus360 Energy provides services such as SBEM Calculations, Commercial EPCs, energy audits, and energy management consulting. By working closely with clients to develop tailored solutions that meet their specific needs, Focus360 Energy is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their energy use and create a more sustainable future.
For more information about Focus360 Energy and their SBEM Calculations and Commercial EPC services, please contact:
Focus 360 Energy
18 St George Wharf, Vauxhall, London, SW8 2LQ
020 3633 1460
Focus360 Energy specializes in energy efficiency solutions, including SBEM Calculations and Commercial EPC services, designed to help businesses improve their energy performance and meet their sustainability objectives.