Chint talks 3-phase string solar inverters
We spoke with Ed Heacox and Casey Miller of Chint Power Systems to discuss the adoption of 3-phase string inverter architecture in North America, and what Chint offers in this space. Sponsored by:...
View ArticleSaft expands its Li-ion solar energy storage portfolio with Intensium Home 10...
Intensium Home 10 M is a 10 kWh/ 10 kW battery designed specifically for high-end residential and small commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. Saft is at Intersolar Europe to launch its...
View ArticleInland Power community solar project hits 50 kW with Blue Frog microinverters
Demand for shares in a Spokane community solar installation was so strong, sponsoring utility Inland Power and Light boosted capacity with a second array. The project’s second phase, completed in late...
View ArticleAmazon company to install 80-MW solar farm to power cloud datacenters
Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, announced it has teamed with Community Energy Inc. to support the construction and operation of an 80-MW solar farm in Accomack County, Virginia,...
View ArticleAlbuquerque Center for Peace and Justice celebrates sustainability with new...
Taiyoko Sadewic, co-founder of Positive Energy Solar, and Marlene Brown, former New Mexico Solar Energy Association president, taught a group of students the intricacies of photovoltaic solar systems...
View ArticleSolar Speaks: How will KACO and Ampt’s partnership help commercial projects?
KACO new energy and Ampt have partnered to offer KACO’s blueplanet 50 TL3 inverter with an option to pair with Ampt’s string optimizers. This is in an effort to increase energy production and lower...
View ArticleAES Distributed Energy completes 4 MW solar project in Georgia
AES Distributed Energy, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, has announced the commissioning of a 4 megawatt (MW) solar PV project located in the town of Dublin, in the County of Laurens, Georgia. This...
View ArticlePro-Tech Energy Solutions completes 9.9 MW solar installation for NJRCEV
An aerial photo of the Rock Solid installation in Howell Township. Pro-Tech Energy Solutions recently completed a 9.9 MW solar installation in Howell Township, New Jersey for NJR Clean Energy Ventures...
View ArticleSolar storage charging up
Just a few years ago, critics said a lack of viable storage options hindered the expansion of solar. But a number of clever startups, innovative storage companies and battery manufacturers have offered...
View ArticleClean Solar expands into commercial solar
Clean Solar, a Bay Area’s solar installer, has announced the expansion of its commercial solar division by expanding the service area and hiring a new Commercial Business Development Manager. Ken Stout...
View ArticleOutBack Power receives made-in-Washington certificate, unveils in-state...
OutBack Power Technologies announced recently that it received “Washington State’s Certificate of Manufacture” for OutBack Power’s GS8048A and GS4048A inverter/chargers, verifying the company’s...
View ArticleOCI Solar Power begins construction on Texas’ largest solar farm
San Antonio-based OCI Solar Power LLC is announcing the start of construction on the 110-MW Alamo 6 solar plant located in Pecos County, Texas. Once constructed, this will be the largest solar plant in...
View ArticleCity first in Minnesota to be 100% powered by community solar
After a historic vote last Monday, the city of Cologne signed a contract to power up to 100% of its city facilities’ energy needs from Community Solar. The energy will be generated by over 2,700 solar...
View ArticleNextEra Energy Resources completes 2.6 MW solar system on TC3 college campus
NextEra Energy Resources and Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) announced the completion of a 2.6 MW solar system on the main college campus in Dryden, New York. The system, installed on...
View ArticleSEIA unveils first ‘SEIA Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power’
In an effort to lead by example and further educate residential solar consumers across America, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is launching the first “SEIA Residential Consumer Guide to...
View ArticleCommunity solar uncovering more green-minded customers
As much as 78% of the solar rooftop market is stymied by shading, architectural problems or lack of ownership, as is the case with people who want to go solar but live in apartment buildings. Community...
View ArticleLos Angeles-area water district triples solar generation at treatment plant
Southern California’s primary provider of drinking water plans to turn to the sun to help power one of the nation’s largest water treatment plants. Metropolitan Water District’s Board of Directors...
View ArticleCanadian Solar offers new upgraded warranty on PV panels
Canadian Solar Inc. announced that effective June 1, the company has been offering a new upgraded warranty on its polycrystalline photovoltaic modules by guaranteeing a lower first year power output...
View ArticleSolar Power World joins SunSpec at Intersolar event as its official media...
The SunSpec Alliance, along with its official media sponsor Solar Power World, has announced the lineup for the PV Finance Conference and Solar Asset Symposium, which will take place at Intersolar July...
View ArticleWebinar: Top tips for mounting on tile, asphalt and metal roofs
Live webinar is July 1 at 2 PM Eastern. Join solar mounting experts from IronRidge, EcoFasten Solar and SunModo for an hour-long discussion on best practices for mounting solar on sloped metal,...
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