Auric Solar signs 15-MW agreement with Russell Pacific and Silfab Solar
Silfab Solar announced a long-term partnership with Auric Solar, a leading solar installer in Utah and Idaho, and distributor Russell Pacific to supply Auric with all-black, high-quality modules and...
View ArticleHow Solar-Log monitoring products improve solar projects
In this Solar Speaks podcast, we learn about the Solar-Log line of monitoring products, which provide integrated monitoring and plant evaluation for projects of any scope. Solar-Log marketing manager...
View ArticleMerrill Farms partners with Alta Energy to Harvest Solar
Alta Energy, a renewable energy solutions provider, today announced the deployment of solar energy for Merrill Farms, a fourth-generation Salinas, California vegetable and berry grower. The solar...
View ArticlePika Islanding inverter receives ETL listing to UL-1741 standard
Pika Energy’s transformerless, grid-forming solar inverters are now listed to the UL-1741 standard and are shipping to customers throughout North America, the company announced Thursday. The UL-listed...
View ArticleSouthwire introduces sunlight resistant PV cables
Southwire announces the launch of Super Sunlight Resistant – SSR photovoltaic (PV) cable, providing enhanced jacket protection on above ground solar installations. With a strong commitment to...
View ArticleTotal corporate funding in solar rises to $3 billion in Q3 2016
Mercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its report on funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the solar sector in the third...
View ArticleSolar FlexRack mounting installed at Iowa’s largest utility-scale solar project
Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced the largest utility-scale solar power generation project in...
View ArticleVasari Energy buys 450 acres of land in Arizona with 68-MW solar potential
Vasari Energy Inc., a California-based solar energy provider, signed a contract to purchase 450 acres of land in Maricopa County, Arizona, for the development of a project with up to 68 MW of solar...
View ArticleHuawei expects big things after emergence into U.S. solar market
Bates Marshall, a seasoned veteran of the U.S. solar energy market with over 20 years of executive experience, is now in charge of Huawei’s FusionSolar growth strategy in the United States. Marshall...
View ArticleWebinar: How to find quality solar sales leads and close more deals –...
Thursday, November 3, 2016 2:00PM EST/11:00AM PST To grow your solar installation business, you need to grow your sales-prospect list. In competitive markets like solar, that can be a major challenge....
View ArticleThe best time to think about snow retention on solar roofs is before it even...
If only after an unfortunate accident you first consider snow retention devices on a sloped roof with solar, it may be too late, says representatives of S-5!. A successful snow guard should be...
View ArticleRoof Tech helps EFS Energy generate new customer confidence
With 10 people on staff, everyone at EFS Energy wears a few different hats. Project Manager Kevin Glines not only serves as crew foreman, he also oversees inventory and warehouse management. Colette...
View ArticlePanasonic enters partnership with Tesla to manufacture solar cells and...
Tesla and Panasonic have entered into a non-binding letter of intent under which they will begin collaborating on the manufacturing and production of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules in Buffalo, New...
View ArticleQ&A: Chinese inverter leader Huawei targets U.S. solar market
After rising to a solar market leader in China, Huawei is bringing its networking and telecommunications know-how to the U.S. We spoke with Bates Marshall, vice president and general manager of Huawei...
View ArticleStandard Solar breaks ground on 503-kW system for Choptank Electric Cooperative
Standard Solar and Choptank Electric Cooperative recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new solar project. The 503-kW, 1,596-panel system being built by Standard Solar is expected to produce 706...
View ArticleTrina hits 19.86% aperture efficiency for p-type solar module
Trina Solar Limited’s State Key Laboratory of PV Science and Technology of China (SKL PVST) has set a new world record of 19.86% aperture efficiency for its high-efficiency “Honey Plus”...
View ArticleSolar Speaks: SEFA, cracking the code to solar financing
There’s a lot that remains to be sorted out in the solar financing world, but did you know there’s an organization working to “crack the code” for financing distributed solar? The Solar Energy Finance...
View ArticlePhoenix Contact releases new DC-DC power converter for PV projects
Phoenix Contact’s new UNO Solar DC-to-DC power converter connects directly to a solar array. The UNO Solar converts high voltages from DC strings to 24 V DC, eliminating the costs and hassle of...
View ArticleSEPA releases new guide on distributed energy resources
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) announces the publication of a new report, “Distributed Energy Resources Capabilities Guide,” the third release of its Beyond the Meter series focused on energy...
View ArticleTesla looks to form partnership with Panasonic and SolarCity
Tesla announced in a blog on Sunday that it will collaborate on PV cell and module production in Buffalo, New York if the merger is approved by shareholders on November 17. Tesla wants to aquire...
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