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Contractors Corner: After entering solar for survival, Horizon Solar Power...
The U.S. solar industry employs 260,077 people, according to the latest National Solar Jobs Census. It’s probably a good guess that many of those solar workers have a strong desire to combat climate...
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Red Wing Shoe Company subscribes to community solar with NRG
In a recent blog post, NRG announced that Red Wing Shoe Company has signed solar subscription agreements for two NRG community solar farms in Minnesota’s Olmstead and Dodge counties. NRG is building...
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Maryland works to establish a three-year community solar pilot program
The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) approved final rules to establish a three-year community solar pilot program. Utilities now have 15 days to file revised copies of their community solar...
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What the solar industry can learn from the industrial revolution: the S3...
By Folsom Labs As solar developers gear up for 2017, software solutions for reducing soft costs is a major theme on managers’ minds. The S3 Solar Software Summit has emerged as the premier event where...
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Urban Grid sees bright solar future in Georgia
Urban Grid, a developer and financier of solar projects throughout the United States, recently announced its partnership with SolAmerica Energy of Atlanta in the Plains, Georgia solar field they...
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SolarOne Solutions acquires Inovus Solar
SolarOne Solutions, a Needham, Massachusetts provider of professional solar area lighting solutions to customers worldwide, announced its acquisition of Inovus Solar, a solar lighting company with...
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Chinese panel manufacturer selects 400-MW-capacity plant in California for...
China Sunergy Co., a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, announced that its subsidiary Sunergy America has entered into a lease agreement with McClellan Business Park for building a...
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Senate confirms Oklahoma’s Scott Pruitt to head EPA
Photo: Gage Skidmore / Creative Commons Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt was confirmed by the Senate to head the EPA today in a 52-46 vote. According to the Hill, “Pruitt’s confirmation came...
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Giving electric vehicle batteries a second life in solar projects
UL and the University of California San Diego are working to bring repurposed EV batteries into the solar market faster. Electric vehicles and solar are often categorized under the umbrella of green...
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Fronius takes solar MLPE technology to the chip level
Fronius introduces its Fronius Smart Solution package for residential and commercial systems. The package includes cell-string optimized modules, the Fronius Rapid Shutdown Box, a Fronius SnapINverter,...
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Ginlong offers weekly solar inverter NABCEP webinar trainings
Ginlong is offering weekly NABCEP trainings through webinars, onsite sessions and other videos. Solar contractors can attend to learn more about Ginlong Solis solar inverter products. Some upcoming...
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The 2017 Top Solar Contractors list application is now open
Solar Power World is now accepting applications for its 2017 Top Solar Contractors list, the most recognized list of U.S. solar contractors in the industry. The list represents the hardest working...
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Wunder Capital makes financing available to solar projects up to $1.5 M
Following the launch of its Term Loan product last spring, Wunder Capital is expanding its scope of project types that are eligible for financing. Wunder, a financier in the small to mid-sized...
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4.6-MW SunPower project to meet 85% of California school district’s energy needs
This spring, Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) and SunPower Corp. will begin construction of SunPower Helix solar systems at 24 school sites in the El Cajon region of San Diego County,...
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HellermannTyton offers heavy-duty adhesive cable mounts
HellermannTyton offers a new line of extreme-duty adhesive mounts designed to attach cable and wire bundles with extraordinary adhesion even on difficult surfaces. The mounts accept most cable ties,...
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Florida Power & Light doubles commitment to solar power plants
Photo: newsroom.fpl.com Florida Power & Light Company, the largest generator of solar energy in Florida, announced the expansion of its near-term plans for new universal solar generation. FPL now...
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Gov. Cuomo: New York solar power grew nearly 800% in last five years
Gov. Cuomo. Photo: Creative Commons/Pat Arnow Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced state-supported solar power in New York increased nearly 800% from December 2011 to December 2016, leveraging nearly...
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SolarBOS introduces fused solar AC combiners and recombiners
SolarBOS, solar balance of System product developer and manufacturer for the Solar Energy Industry, introduces its AC combiners and recombiners. SolarBOS says its AC combiners and recombiners have...
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SMA residential solar MPLE solution said to save 90 minutes of installation
As residential PV becomes a bigger part of the energy landscape, both consumers and solar professionals are demanding more from their solar technology. To meet the growing demand for fast,...
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Energy storage ITC may get a second chance
The solar industry rejoiced when the ITC was extended in late 2015. Now storage may also get a chance for a federal subsidy. Some storage can already qualify for the ITC when installed with wind or...
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