The commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy sector is experiencing a paradox. Driven by data center load growth, grid capacity constraints, and community resilience targets, the demand for distributed energy resources (DERs) is at the front end of a significant upward trajectory. Yet, the C&I mid-market lacks a widely accepted industry playbook to develop these […]
The U.S. market alone has installed over 23 GW of commercial-scale solar since 2010. With each passing year, more of these existing projects will reach end of life, run into warranty issues, or have premature equipment failures that justify what the industry calls a “repower.” Repower projects involve changing or updating a system’s equipment in […]
The Mayfield Renewables team is happy to announce our education partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). As part of this partnership, six of our engineer-led courses are now available on the MREA website, extending access to our technical training to a wider audience within the renewables industry. Collaborating with MREA is an honor, […]
When you think about it, cooking a really good meal and developing a fully functional microgrid system aren’t all that different. In both cases, you’ll be heavily reliant on technique and experience, and the work you put in early will pay off later. Precise knife cuts will reduce the risk of unevenly cooked ingredients, much […]
Mayfield Renewables kicks off registration for the annual Education Summit, bridging critical knowledge gaps in solar, energy storage, and microgrid deployment. Learn about evolving codes, standards, products, and implementation best practices from industry experts. We’re excited to announce the third-annual Mayfield Renewables Education Summit! Following the success of our previous events in Austin and Seattle, […]
You need to determine feasibility up front to determine bankability. This is crucial for identifying whether a project should move forward, ensuring it is built on solid economic foundations before any capital is committed. Microgrids are an emerging asset class that is transitioning from niche, experimental projects into a recognized, bankable category of infrastructure investment. […]
DC-coupled systems are a growing design trend, with integrator partners collaborating to meet this growing demand, particularly in the utility-scale and large commercial sectors. DC-coupled integration streamlines development by simplifying interconnection, accelerating permitting, and increasing efficiency. This approach allows for larger battery capacities behind smaller inverter capacities, which reduces strain on the grid. It also […]
ERCOT is experiencing a physics problem in real time. This issue arises from the increased demand placed on the grid by large power consumers, such as AI data centers, crypto mining, or massive EV charging hubs. These demands are growing faster than the infrastructure can be upgraded to accommodate them. Strengthening community ties can transform […]
At RE+ Northeast 2026 in Boston (February 3–5), Elexity and GridVest Energy participated in a “Live! Dispatches from the Energy Transition” session. The discussion focused on strategies for developers to navigate the evolving energy storage landscape, specifically addressing the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for commercial and industrial applications. The energy transition requires […]
Corvallis, OR — Mayfield Renewables has provided consulting engineering and technical education to the solar-plus-storage industry since 2007. We are pleased to announce that Jon La Follett has been appointed our new Director of Engineering, effective immediately. A PhD physicist by training and an engineer at heart, Jon describes his career as an arc from […]
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