Trina Solar launches new Honey Plus and Honey M Plus modules
Trina Solar Limited announced the launch of two new high-efficiency modules, the Honey Plus (PC05A (II)), a multi-crystalline module and the Honey M Plus (DC05A (II)), a mono-crystalline module, which...
View ArticleYingli introduces CleanARC-coated solar panels for harsh conditions
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited announced at the World Future Energy Summit that innovative CleanARC anti-reflective (AR) glass coating is now available on all Yingli product lines....
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SunModo system goes above it all
An installer in Hawaii used the SunBeam system to hover over a multitude of air conditioning units on the Kauhale Makei Condominiums. Rare is the flat and unadorned rooftop. Solar companies often face...
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PermaCity installs new racking system on 5.1-MW Forever 21 project in Los...
With the flip of a switch, PermaCity Solar and American fashion retailer Forever 21, powered-up a massive 5.1-megawatt (DC) high efficiency SunPower solar power system, crowning the construction...
View ArticleET Solar invites public to name new O&M system and win prizes
ET Solar will soon launch a comprehensive operations and maintenance system for photovoltaic power plants around the world. The system will be designed to maximize the efficiency and reliability of...
View ArticleCASE responds to International Trade Commission ruling on solar tariffs
The International Trade Commission (ITC) today voted to uphold the tariffs proposed in 2014 on imports of solar products from China and Taiwan. In response to this news, Jigar Shah, President of the...
View ArticleSolar tracking provider Exosun opens subsidiary in South Africa
Exosun, a leading provider of solar tracking technologies for utility-scale ground-mounted solar plants, has announced the expansion of its international presence with the opening of a subsidiary in...
View ArticleSolar gold rush in San Diego: Rules for solar are changing
The rules of solar are changing in California, and property owners that wait to go solar in the future will not receive the favorable conditions of today. The billing arrangement that provides solar...
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Canadian solar module manufacturer Heliene begins production in Minnesota
Heliene, originally an Ontario based manufacturer of commercial and residential solar panels, has expanded and will begin production at its new St Paul, Minnesota facility. “We are delighted to be part...
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Solectria Renewables and Upsolar offer solar finance and technology package
Solectria Renewables has entered into an agreement with Upsolar America whereby Solectria will supply its PVI 3800-7600TL, single-phase, transformerless, residential inverters for Upsolar’s turnkey...
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Blue Sky Energy on track for success in 2015
Blue Sky Energy is focusing on becoming a leader in the manufacture and supply of off-grid solar charge controller solutions for small to mid-power commercial, industrial, recreational and military...
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Advantages and disadvantages of a solar tracker system
The following content first appeared in a blog by mounting provider Solar FlexRack. Read the company’s blog here. The Solar FlexRack Series TDL solar tracking system. Solar trackers are rising in...
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Contractors can consult with metal manufacturers on custom mounting jobs
DPW Solar manufactured this custom solution for a mountain-top repeater station. Custom mounting solutions can save developers and contractors money, especially those working on large utility-scale...
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Look out below!: Safety a top concern when removing snow from solar panels
Removing snow from solar panels has been a regular debate for the last decade. Various studies claim only a small percentage of production is lost from snowfall. Is it really worth tacking on snow...
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APS powers one of China’s largest solar projects
The YC1000 solar microinverter from APS will power a significatn 3-phase installation going into service in China’s Zhejiang Province this week. More than 1.4 MW of the total 8.13 MW project will be...
View ArticleAPS offers YC500 solar microinverter training video
APS America has added a new video, “YC500 Microinverter and Energy Communication Unit Installation,” to its lineup of training resources. The training video supplements current webinars for APS...
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Fronius introduces Primo transformerless residential solar inverter
The Fronius Primo completes the total SnapINverter line. The dual MPPT, transformerless, lightweight residential inverter is ideal for residences looking for top performance, quality and sleek design....
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Shedding light on solar shingles
BIPV is a quickly growing sector of the global solar market. Transparency Market Research expects this area to grow by 18.7% by 2019, reaching 1.15 GW. One BIPV product picking up popularity is the...
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Using remote design on residential solar projects reduces errors, increases...
Many industry leaders are predicting a banner year for residential solar in 2015. The possible end of the ITC, not to mention the looming CA Net Metering Cap, means residential installation companies...
View ArticleEnergy Department awards Siva Power with $3 million
Siva Power, a leader in advanced solar energy, has received an award from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative recognizing the firm’s innovative technology and processes that will enable it...
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