Category: Brokering

People are familiar with the brands Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, as well as Marshalls. Everyone knows that these retail outlets sell overstock clothing, shoes, and jewelry at steep discounts.
But did you guys know that in the fashion sector, these brands are labeled secondary market players? Even though they carry new products, they obtain their inventories from suppliers that do not fall under the traditional distribution route. These businesses are known as surplus liquidators.
In both the retail and wholesale segments …

Solar is making strides in the transition to sustainable energy sources. In 2020, the IEA recorded a historic 134 gigatonnes of solar PV supplied to the worldwide energy portfolio.
But what happens to unused modules, generators, and other gear when solar systems approach the end of their lifespan? What can EPCs and providers do with project waste? What comes into play regarding PV material allocation when development…

The solar panel recycling industry is still in its early stages of development, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the future. With PV waste predicted to expand exponentially in the future decades, now is the time to design recovery methods for this material.
Large solar arrays are becoming more widespread in landscapes around the world. While solar equipment can be used for more than 30 years, end…

Trade policies are one of the reasons why the solar sector is often described as the “solar coaster”. Governments all across the world use a variety of strategies to give their local industries an advantage over the international market.
Other countries may end up viewing such measures as unfair, resulting in retaliatory responses. However, trade policies have repercussions felt by all concerned parties, as …