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Regulatory Compliance

May 6, 2026

Field Failures

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Field Failures

Series of graphical lessons learned from field Quality Assurance (QA) of solar and Battery Energy
Storage System (BESS) projects​

Energy Markets

May 4, 2026

Midcontinent Independent System Operator [MISO]

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Midcontinent Independent System Operator [MISO]

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Energy Markets

Apr 27, 2026

Round-Trip Efficiency Is Not a Spec Sheet Number - It's a System Behavior Under Load

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Round-Trip Efficiency Is Not a Spec Sheet Number - It's a System Behavior Under Load

Why BESS efficiency claims without operating context are meaningless, and what actually drives the 15–20 point gap between lab specs and field performance

Regulatory Compliance

Apr 20, 2026

The Container Problem in LFP Long-Duration Storage

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The Container Problem in LFP Long-Duration Storage

Why bigger cells don't mean proportionally more energy in a 20-foot box

Energy Markets

Mar 27, 2026

From lab to grid: making LDES bankable

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From lab to grid: making LDES bankable

The chemistry debates hide the real issues: Commercial readiness, technological advancement, operational flexibility, and market adaptation

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Feb 10, 2026

Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) Regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)​

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Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) Regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)​

Based on Notice 2026-15

Energy Markets

Feb 4, 2026

Tired of BESS commissioning delays? Start the process earlier than you think

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Tired of BESS commissioning delays? Start the process earlier than you think

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Feb 2, 2026

PJMInterconnectivity

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PJMInterconnectivity

Summary of Base Residual Auction (BRA) 2027/2028

Energy Markets

Dec 4, 2025

CAISO Market Operations

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CAISO Market Operations

Understanding IFM, FMM and RTD in California's Energy Market

Energy Markets

Dec 2, 2025

SMART 3.0 - PY 26 Update

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SMART 3.0 - PY 26 Update

What's New in MA's Solar and Storage Framework

Energy Markets

Nov 11, 2025

ERCOT RTC + B

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ERCOT RTC + B

A Market Overhaul in Progress

Energy Markets

Nov 6, 2025

The Future of Grid - Scale Storage

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The Future of Grid - Scale Storage

How Technology, Market Shifts, and Design Are Redefining Energy Storage

Regulatory Compliance

Oct 30, 2025

NFPA 855 (2026)

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NFPA 855 (2026)

Camelot Takes on Evolving ESS Safety Standards

Energy Markets

Oct 28, 2025

Smart 3.0 Is Here

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Smart 3.0 Is Here

Here's What You Need to Know

Construction

Aug 26, 2025

Constructability Part 2

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Constructability Part 2

From Concept to Construction – Getting Solar Project Layout and Access Right 

Regulatory Compliance

Aug 8, 2025

Camelot Unpacks UL 9540 – Part 2

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Camelot Unpacks UL 9540 – Part 2

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Regulatory Compliance

Aug 8, 2025

Camelot Unpacks UL 9540 – Part 1

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Camelot Unpacks UL 9540 – Part 1

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Regulatory Compliance

Apr 4, 2025

New U.S. Tariff Policy

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New U.S. Tariff Policy

Implications for Energy and Manufacturing

Energy Markets

Mar 20, 2025

New Acquisition Opportunity in MISO

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New Acquisition Opportunity in MISO

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M&A Opportunity

Mar 14, 2025

New Acquisition Opportunity in ISO-NE

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New Acquisition Opportunity in ISO-NE

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Construction

Mar 10, 2025

Constructability Part 1

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Constructability Part 1

The Critical Role of Constructability in Renewable Energy Projects

Regulatory Compliance

Feb 13, 2025

NERC’s New Compliance Threshold

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NERC’s New Compliance Threshold

What You Need to Know About the 20MW+ Requirements

Energy Markets

Feb 12, 2025

MA SMART Part 2

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MA SMART Part 2

Key Financial Implications for Hybrid Systems

Energy Markets

Jan 15, 2025

MA SMART Part 1

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MA SMART Part 1

Massachusetts SMART and Clean Peak Overview

M&A Opportunity

Jan 14, 2025

New Acquisition Opportunity in ERCOT

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New Acquisition Opportunity in ERCOT

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Energy Markets

Nov 7, 2024

Part 2: VDER Revenue Stack

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Part 2: VDER Revenue Stack

VDER Revenue Stack for Hybrid (Solar + Storage) Projects

Energy Markets

Oct 31, 2024

U.S. ISO/RTO Regions

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U.S. ISO/RTO Regions

Exploring Market Opportunities Across U.S. ISO/RTO Regions

Energy Markets

Oct 10, 2024

Part 1: VDER Revenue Stack

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Part 1: VDER Revenue Stack

VDER Revenue Stack for Standalone Storage Projects

Solar Availability

Sep 11, 2024

Solar Availability Series Part 4

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Solar Availability Series Part 4

Camelot’s Balanced Approach

Solar Availability

Aug 30, 2024

Solar Availability Series Part 3

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Solar Availability Series Part 3

Methods for Maximization

Solar Availability

Aug 23, 2024

Solar Availability Series Part 2

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Solar Availability Series Part 2

Measurements and Metrics

Solar Availability

Aug 15, 2024

Solar Availability Series Part 1

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Solar Availability Series Part 1

Background and State-of-the-Industry

Energy Markets

Jan 30, 2024

On VDER

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On VDER

Simplifying the (Somewhat) Simplified Economics of DG Projects in New York State

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