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Not all “UV rated” cable ties have long lifespans on solar projects
Many plastic-molded products, like cable ties for solar projects, are “UV-rated,” but there is a wide interpretation of what that means. Cable ties come in different lengths, colors, widths and...
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What kind of solar panels does NASA use?
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly working outside the International Space Station on Nov. 6, 2015. Photo: NASA “What kind of solar panels does NASA actually use?” was the question we had after watching Matt...
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Solar industry applauds state of Oregon for establishing 50% RPS
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) enthusiastically applauded the passage of Oregon’s Senate Bill 1547-B, signed into law today by Gov. Kate Brown, and congratulated all of the groups that...
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Ingeteam PV testing laboratory joins Intertek program
Intertek, a leading provider of quality solutions to a range of industries worldwide, announced that Ingeteam, a market leader in the development of highly engineered renewable energy equipment and...
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What codes and standards do you need to know to install rooftop solar?
Installing rooftop solar systems that consistently meet waterproofing code requirements rests on understanding the relationship between code, roofing manufacturers and best practice guidelines. This...
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How to install a sonnenBatterie system
As more inverter and storage companies partner on integrated devices for solar, installation doesn’t have to be complicated. The sonnenBatterie—a fully-integrated unit equipped with an inverter,...
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Low-income solar policy guide provides roadmap to solar savings
National nonprofits GRID Alternatives, Vote Solar, and the Center for Social Inclusion launched the Low Income Solar Policy Guide, a new online tool offering the most comprehensive look at proven...
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Top 5 points of failure on solar systems, and how to correct them
Third-party inspection company PV Pros details what it has seen in the field. By Chris Grablutz, director of operations at PV Pros A successful inspection on a solar project starts with those involved...
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14 solar projects in North Carolina to use ET Solar modules
ET Solar, an advanced solar module manufacturer, announced that the company’s solar modules have been selected by Capital Dynamics, a global private asset manager, for 14 solar power projects in North...
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NASA solar researchers focusing on innovative mounting structures
NASA researchers pose with ROSA (Roll-Out Solar Array) technology. Photo: NASA Over the years, the number of organizations working to crack the code for ultra-efficient solar cells have increased....
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Ground-mount pre-assembly aids work speed on solar projects
From more than two decades working as a solar installer in Northern California, I’ve learned that ground-array jobsites can become congested, compromising timelines. Construction requires a series of...
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Strathcona installs solar system in one of ‘Best Places to Live in Canada’
Strathcona Energy International (SEI), a North-American based manufacturer of premium-quality solar modules, announced the completion of a 500-kW rooftop photovoltaic system at the Magna Centre in the...
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A new way to measure accurately: your smartphone
Smart Picture can measure objects with an accuracy of +/-.25 in. As just about anyone who runs a solar power company will tell you, one of the biggest time drains is taking the measurements necessary...
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Is your metal roof solar-ready?
This question has a quick and easy answer of “Yes!” if it’s a standing seam metal roof, the most solar-ready roof out there. Standing seam clamps, such as those offered by S-5!, let installers mount on...
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AlsoEnergy introduces specialized displays for community solar projects
AlsoEnergy is constantly looking for ways to address evolving demands in the solar energy marketplace. Today AlsoEnergy announces another new option in the company product line: “PowerPortal” displays...
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Solar Speaks: Enphase founder speaks on solar and storage
As Enphase celebrates ten years and ten million microinverters shipped, co-founder Raghu Belur shares what he sees as the company’s biggest successes and most exciting plans for the future. He also...
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Yaskawa – Solectria Solar establishes office in São Paulo, Brazil
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that it has established a solar manufacturing plant and a sales/service office in São Paulo, Brazil to further its...
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SolarBOS introduces listed 1500 VDC solutions
SolarBOS, developer and manufacturer of Balance of System products in the solar energy industry, is proud to introduce 1500 VDC Combiners and Recombiners listed to UL-1741. “1500 VDC solar...
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Ideal Power to offer next-gen variable frequency drives
Ideal Power, developer of innovative power conversion technologies, successfully tested and demonstrated a new Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) based on its award-winning, patented Power Packet Switching...
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Meteodyn, Steadysun announce partnership on assessment and forecasting tools
Meteodyn and Steadysun have signed a commercial and technological cooperation agreement to offer a comprehensive solution for renewable energy operators and network managers. Meteodyn is a world expert...
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