Laura Rodríguez
Business developer
I studied in the US when I was 15 and from then on my focus has always been travelling abroad, understanding new cultures, meeting new people and trying new things. I got my international MBA and worked in Australia. Although it seems cliché, it makes me happy to help people. Can you imagine working for something that helps people and the Earth?
My articles
Driving the change
Top 5 innovations that could change our fate against climate disasters
The article discusses five recent climate disasters and innovative solutions to tackle them.
22 Mar, 23Laura Rodríguez
Technology and engineering
Photovoltaic and rail transportation: Is it the future, or a failure waiting to happen?
What is the potential for installing solar energy systems in railway networks? Is it viable to run trains from rooftop PV panels on a large scale?
6 Mar, 23Laura Rodríguez
Policy and regulation
Challenges of integrating renewables into today’s power grids
What are some of the challenges grid operators face in the clean energy transition and what are some practical solutions?
27 Feb, 23Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
The European Hydrogen Strategy: What you need to know
What is the European Hydrogen Strategy and how is it being implemented?
16 Jan, 23Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
Australia’s climate goals: How a change in government changed the solar perspective
Following the May 2022 election, Australia has set all-new objectives when it comes to green energy production. What opportunities exist — and what obstacles stand in the way?
24 Oct, 22Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
Utility-scale solar financial analysis: Is there life after LCOE?
What are the key financial metrics that can help to evaluate and compare the projected returns from utility-scale solar projects?
19 Sep, 22Laura Rodríguez
What is LCOE and why is it important?
What is the levelized cost of energy, how is it calculated and why is it important for a renewable electricity project?
Technology and engineering
What is carbon capture — and can it be a climate change solution?
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is seen as a viable way of minimizing the energy industry’s impact on the environment. But how effective is CCS as a climate change solution?
6 Jul, 22Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
How are oil & gas companies transitioning to renewables?
Are oil and gas companies making meaningful investments in renewables to reduce global carbon emissions?
15 Jun, 22Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
Russia-Ukraine conflict exacerbates European energy crisis
How are energy prices set in Europe? What is the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on European gas supply?
11 Apr, 22Laura Rodríguez
Driving the change
Key energy sector takeaways from the IPCC report
The IPCC report on climate change impacts and adaptation urges the world to act now to reduce global warming and highlights the challenges the energy sector must address.
30 Mar, 22Laura Rodríguez
10 ways to reduce O&M costs
10 ways to reduce operation and maintenance (O&M) costs for utility-scale solar plants and increase profit margins.
23 Mar, 22Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
Developing countries and renewable energy during COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen renewable investment shift from developing countries to developed markets. How can the industry reverse the shift?
2 Mar, 22Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
Why big renewable plants are not the enemy of the community
How can renewable energy companies address growing opposition to large-scale installations?
3 Feb, 22Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
What impact do the tariffs on Chinese solar panel imports have on the industry?
What is the impact on the solar industry of anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese solar panels?
12 Jan, 22Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
40 influencers leading Europe’s solar power revolution
Here are some of the clean energy professionals who are helping European organizations and institutions to make the transition towards low-carbon energy.
16 Dec, 21Laura Rodríguez
Technology and engineering
The potential for solar PV to enhance hydropower plants
Adding floating solar photovoltaic panels to hydropower plants can maximize electricity generation efficiency. Read on to find out the latest developments.
25 Nov, 21Laura Rodríguez
The importance of off-grid solar projects and how they’re impacting communities around the globe
For many remote villages and communities around the globe, access to electricity has been non-existent or limited. But, off-grid solar is helping to boost the economic and development opportunities of these locations. Read on to find out how.
4 Nov, 21Laura Rodríguez
Technology and engineering
Meeting the challenges (and exploring the solutions) of grid saturation
Grid saturation is causing a number of problems around the world. Read on to find out what these challenges are, what’s causing them, and some of the solutions to overcome them.
19 Oct, 21Laura Rodríguez
Technology and engineering
Rare metals in the photovoltaic industry
What role do rare earths and minor metals play in the clean energy industry? What are the alternatives emerging for solar photovoltaic technologies?
Solar energy in Sub-Saharan Africa: 5 trends driving the growth
The solar energy industry has taken off across Sub-Saharan Africa. We explore five of the key trends driving acceleration in the top 8 countries. Read on to find out more.
Technology and engineering
Benefits of Agrivoltaics and 5 real-life examples of successful implementations
Why invest on solar PV or agriculture and livestock farming when you could do both together and better: welcome to Agri PV.
14 Sep, 21Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
Solar engineers: What do they do and how to train to become one
Are you interested in entering the solar energy industry? Learn all about training and becoming a solar engineer. Keep reading!
1 Sep, 21Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
Spanish government boosts solar for self-consumption
Spain is one of the countries leading Europe’s green transition, approving new investments in a range of solar projects.
Market analysis
Why some industries are yet to embrace the energy transition (and how can they make the shift to renewables)
Which industries have yet to embrace the transition to clean energy and what can they do to make the shift? Read on to find out more.
17 Aug, 21Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
Solar module manufacturers: how to differ in a crowded market
What are some of the ways solar modules differ and how can they provide a competitive advantage? Read on to find out more.
4 Aug, 21Laura Rodríguez
Market analysis
Why investing in developing countries is more beneficial to the environment
Mitigating emissions and investing in developing countries is not only cost-efficient, but it will be the key in the fight against climate change.
Market analysis
How Southeast Asia is driving the solar energy sector: 5 trends to watch out for
Southeast Asia is one of the fastest developing regions in the world for solar energy. Read about five of the key solar trends ramping up the industry in the region.
22 Jul, 21Laura Rodríguez
Technology and engineering
Solar power’s role in supercharging green hydrogen
Solar power is soaring ahead as a low-cost source of electricity for producing green hydrogen, all thanks to solar excess. Read on to find out how green hydrogen and solar are meeting the energy needs of old and new industries.
15 Jul, 21Laura Rodríguez
Technology and engineering
How to clean solar panels: 5 tried and tested ways
Why should you clean solar panels? And, how can you clean to maintain their optimum power efficiency? Read on to find out.
Technology and engineering
Why are renewables being blamed for energy blackouts?
Fear of blackouts as the renewable percentage increases and grid stabilization solutions.
30 Jun, 21Laura Rodríguez
Technology and engineering
Why Hydrogen Fuel is fundamental to clean energy targets
Renewable energy such as wind and solar is crucial to the adoption of hydrogen fuel for meeting clean energy targets for heavy industry. Read on to find out more.
Technology and engineering
Sustainability of batteries: Can we afford them?
Battery adoption is growing exponentially, however, is all that glitters gold?
Technology and engineering
The power of battery storage: Evolution and alternatives
Alternatives to batteries are on the rise. Read on to find out how the development of battery storage technologies is integral to the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Technology and engineering
Solar panel orientation: How using East-West structures improves the performance of your project
Which solar panel orientation and tilt is best for your residential, commercial or utility-scale plant?
1 Jun, 21Laura Rodríguez
Technology and engineering
Renewable technologies and their geographical location: Why it matters
What determines the best geographic locations to install renewable energy generation? Read on to find out.
20 May, 21Laura Rodríguez
Technology and engineering
How 3D mapping is revolutionizing renewable energy and engineering
3D mapping is giving developers new capabilities in optimizing energy installations. Use the new 3D feature in Rated Power’s pvDesign software to plan your next solar project.
Market analysis
Breaking down solar farm costs: Free template inside
How to properly understand and efficiently allocate and decrease the costs of your solar plant project.
Technology and engineering
Why and how do solar panels degrade?
What are the reasons for solar panel degradation? What affects the rate at which solar panels degrade and are there ways to extend their lifespan to avoid them ending up as waste?
29 Apr, 21Laura Rodríguez
Technology and engineering
Solar glass buildings: Greatest achievable idea or science-fiction?
Solar glass and the opportunity to build solar buildings to provide 40% of the energy demand.
Market analysis
Top 20 influencers in renewable energy industry in Australia
20 must-follow accounts in LinkedIn to keep up to date with the renewable energy and solar sector in Australia.
Technology and engineering
Bifacial modules: a comprehensive guide on financial and technical performance of the next hot thing in solar
Looking into the economic aspects of bifacials such as the current industry situation, market leaders, key world regions, LCOE, bifacial modules' history and the future of the solar photovoltaic market with special attention to bifacial solar panels compared to monofacial.
Market analysis
How to find solar tenders worldwide plus 5 tips to boost your success
Dive into recently awarded worldwide solar auctions, their conditions and future tenders announced by country.
Policy and regulation
European Green Deal Call: what it means for Spain
With the launch of the European Green Deal Call, Spain has set off launching solar tenders and renewable energy initiatives. Read on to hear the latest.
Technology and engineering
The bright side of cold weather: solar panels efficiency
With our current snow storms in Europe, it is interesting to see that, unless extreme weather conditions, the cold may have its efficiencies in solar generation.
Market analysis
Biggest utility-scale solar farms on earth
Ranking of the 12 biggest constructed and planned utility-scale solar projects worldwide
Market analysis
Renewable energy by country: Who's leading the way in 2021?
Across the globe, countries are stepping up their renewable energy and solar efforts. We take a closer look at which countries are leading the way 2021.
Market analysis
The rise of solar stocks: Up in the 2021 too
Why are solar stocks on the up? And will they continue to boom? We delve deeper into the rapid rise of solar stocks and how they fare going into 2021.
Market analysis
Utility, commercial and residential solar: Breaking down growth
Solar PV has been one of the industries that strength after pandemic. Which sector has shown the most positive impact: Utility, commercial or residential?
Technology and engineering
Floating solar: emerging technology doubling installed power per year
Trends of the floating market: why is floating solar booming, its advantages, costs and what markets are leading the race to become the most powerful.
Market analysis
Evolution of renewable energy: How energy use has changed over time
Patterns of energy consumption shifted and costs played a major role in the development of renewables. How has the evolution of energy been since 1970?
Market analysis
Solar energy in Australia: a 2021 market analysis
Solar energy rises to 6.4% of the total power generation in Australia. This success is driven by the technology advance, lower cost and the increased social awareness.
Market analysis
COVID-19: How is it affecting the solar energy industry?
Experts believe that solar energy will be the economic motor after the global pandemic Covid-19.
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