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Wow: 91 Illinois Communities Powered by 100% Green Electricity
Illinois has embraced renewable electricity on a massive scale not seen anywhere else in the nation, says a new report, Leading from the Middle: How Illinois Communities Unleashed Renewable Energy....
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Installation Notes: Welcome To The Net-Zero Neighborhood
Residents of Bainbridge Island, Wash., led by Asani Development Initiatives, are re-imagining what a residential community could be. Even more impressive than its community gardens and car share...
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Tigo Has New Solar Projects And Partners
Here’s what Tigo Energy has been up to this month: The commissioned system in Palo Alto, CA Solar Power In Palo Alto The JCC project in Palo Alto, Calif., demonstrates the advantage of Tigo Energy’s...
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Soligent Begins Distributing Q CELLS Solar Modules
Soligent, a full-service solar energy distributor in the Americas, and Hanwha Q CELLS USA will begin carrying Q CELLS solar modules, effective immediately. Under the terms of the agreement, Q CELLS...
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Designing Solar High And Low
Photovoltaic plants in mountainous regions include many different design considerations than solar projects in lower lying locations. A case study from SolarMax provides an example of how failing to...
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Did Your Favorite Solar Inverter Make The List? (String)
From micro to P.O., central to string, solar inverters are getting more efficient. They’re getting smarter, too, with better monitoring capabilities, communication and even Wi-Fi. Manufacturers are...
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STMicroelectronics Reveals Climate-Saving Power Devices With High-Temperature...
ST is among first to commercialize silicon-carbide power MOSFETs, and achieves industry-leading 200°C rating for more efficient, simplified designs. STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader...
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Hot Purple Energy Wins SunPower “Intelegant Award Of Excellence”
Hot Purple wins SunPower award while installing more residential solar in the Coachella Valley than any company in 2013. Hot Purple Energy—with a focus on the “E” as an energy solutions...
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REC Solar Sponsors Solar Panels For Three Schools In Thailand
The installation in Mechai Pattana School utilizes 40 REC Peak Energy Series solar panels and has a system size of 10 kW. REC Solar, a global provider of solar energy solutions, donated 64 REC Peak...
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SOCOMEC Launches Latest PV Switching Technology
Integrated power solutions specialist Socomec launched the latest innovation in photovoltaic (PV) switching technology — The Sirco PV. Integrated power solutions specialist Socomec launched the latest...
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Distributed Solar East 2014 Summit Planned For May In Virginia
Infocast will return to the East Coast with the Distributed Solar East Summit 2014, scheduled for May 20 to 22, 2014 at the Washington Marriot Wardman Park, in Arlington, Va. The Summit corresponds...
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Bank Seeks Solid Investment In Lumos Solar Panel-Powered Carport
The solar carport outside the Home Savings Bank in Jefferson City, Mo., consists of 140 LSX200 Series frameless solar modules. By using Lumos LSX modules, local solar installer Missouri Solar...
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Solar Encapsulation Market Worth $1.3 Billion By 2018
Growing demand of solar PV due to increasing investment in the modernization of infrastructure will drive the global solar encapsulation market to $1.3 billion by 2018, according to a report by Markets...
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Solar Panels Last 25 Years, But Will They Stay Attached to Your Roof?
Solar Marketing Group released a new white paper on improving quality control in residential rooftop solar installations. The white paper is titled “The Importance of Reliable Solar Mounting Systems”...
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Report Lists Top Export Markets For U.S. Renwable Energy Products
According to a newly released report from the U.S. Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA), Canada, China, Brazil, Chile and Mexico will be the top five markets for U.S....
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Greensmith Will Integrate Four New Battery Types in 2014
Greensmith, a grid-scale energy storage technologies provider, announced today it is on track to successfully integrate an additional 4 new battery types in 2014. Greensmith, a grid-scale energy...
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Itron Monitoring Named As Preferred Technology For Clean Power Finance
Clean Power Finance (CPF) chose Itron solar monitoring solution as the preferred metering solution for residential solar installations across North America. As a part of the agreement, CPF will use...
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SolarCity And Best Buy: Bringing Solar To The Consumer
This article originally appeared on the SolarCity blog. It is reprinted here with permission. Don’t look now, but solar power in America is becoming a thing, and not just for environmental science...
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New Simulation Program Helps Design Solar Hot Water
The new software GeoT*SOL basic 2.0 from Berlin-based software company Valentin has extended the field of application for their design program for solar heat pump systems. In addition to air and...
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Glide-Line Makes Solar Manufacturing Easier
Glide-Line offers the most versatile multi-strand panel and pallet-handling conveyor solution available for the assembly automation industry. Glide-Line offers the most versatile multi-strand panel and...
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