Variables to consider in solar module procurement

Tuesday, 26. September 2023
8:00 am – 9:00 am PDT, Los Angeles | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT, New York City | 4:00 pm – 3:00 pm BST, London, Lisbon | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CEST, Berlin, Madrid, Paris

While module procurement decisions in the past several years have largely been dictated by price, shifting dynamics in the industry are changing that. Factors such as supply chain reliability and traceability, changes in module technologies, and extreme weather events are shifting the decision-making processes for purchasers. In this pv magazine webinar, we will review these factors and others to consider when making a purchase.

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In this pv magazine webinar, we will review these factors and others to consider when making a purchase.

The PV market is dynamic, and it’s critical that buyers keep up with the changing environment in order to maximize performance and reduce risk. Supply chain experts from CEA, Paul Wormser, vice president, technology, and Brian Hansen, associate director, will cover the variables that should be considered to reduce risks when purchasing modules in today’s supply chain.

pv magazine Webinar content:

Review of the factors changing the module procurement landscape
Develop an understanding of the risks and benefits of different procurement strategies
Q&A

Questions can be submitted beforehand in the comments window when registering or in the chat during the live webinar. Ryan Kennedy, editor at pv magazine USA, will be the moderator of this webinar.

Registration for this pv magazine Webinar is free of charge.

Speakers

Paul Wormser | Vice President, Technology, Clean Energy Associates

Paul Wormser has worked as an executive for CEA since 2017 and oversees all aspects of Product Management. He manages workstreams to drive improvements which include implementing CEA’s reporting procedures, soliciting client feedback and developing CEA’s entire suite of service offerings for solar and storage. Mr. Wormser has over 40 years of solar and storage industry experience including engineering, sales, marketing, product development, strategic planning, and senior management. Previously, Mr. Wormser served in various leadership roles at SunEdison, where he led the deployment of fixed tilt and tracking systems and the creation of their Silvantis™ module line. His work ultimately culminated in the divestiture of the Solar Materials business unit.

Brian Hansen | Associate Director, Supply Chain Management, Clean Energy Associates

Brian Hansen is a business professional with 20-years of high-level leadership and over 6 years of solar industry acumen. Prior to joining CEA, Mr. Hansen worked at Vivint Solar and Sunrun in multiple leadership roles which included strategic sourcing, planning, and procurement of inverters, energy storage, modules, and racking. He is currently Associate Director, Supply Chain Management at CEA, where he works with large EPCs and developers to contract and procure solar equipment for projects ranging from 5 to 500+ MWs.

Moderators

Ryan Kennedy | Editor, pv magazine USA

Ryan joined pv magazine in 2021, bringing experience from a top residential solar installer, and a U.S.-based inverter manufacturer. He holds a degree in Management with a certification in Sustainable Business Practices from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is currently pursuing a Master of Energy and Environmental Management degree at the University of Connecticut.