Author Archives for Kelly Pickerel

Kelly Pickerel is editor of Solar Builder magazine. Contact her at kpickerel@benjaminmedia.com.

Articles by Kelly Pickerel

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SunLink Achieves UL 2703 Certification for Mounting Systems

SunLink Corp.’s complete line of roof and ground mount solar racking systems has been certified by ETL as conforming to the integrated...

September 5, 2012
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Eaton Corp. to Install 1.5 MW of Solar Power at...

Eaton Corporation and Tangent Energy Solutions today announced a collaboration to develop solar energy generation installations at Eaton&rsq...

September 5, 2012
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German Racking Supplier K2 Systems Enters U.S. Market

K2 Systems, a mounting systems manufacturer in Europe, has announced the opening of its U.S. division, Everest Solar Systems LLC, in Oceansi...

September 5, 2012
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Chevron Energy Solutions Completes 2.7-MW Project for School District

Jurupa Unified School District and Chevron Energy Solutions today announced the completion of a 2.7-MW solar and energy efficiency program e...

September 5, 2012
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Mortenson Construction to EPC Canadian Solar Project in NC

Canadian Solar Inc. and Mortenson Construction broke ground on a 2.5 MW PV solar installation in Laurinburg, N.C., an agricultural comm...

September 5, 2012
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From the Gridiron to the Electric Grid

Installing solar power systems at NFL stadiums provide both cost savings and great public relations opportunities for everyone involved.&nbs...

September 4, 2012
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No Mess, No Fuss

Metal foundations are a simple alternative to pouring concrete around ground-mounted systems. Metal Foundations Industries’ decision t...

September 4, 2012
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Solar and MLB: A Homerun

Since Busch Stadium opened in 2006, those involved with the St. Louis Cardinals have tried to leave a greener footprint. Microgrid Energy ha...

September 4, 2012
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The Best Fit: aluminum framing systems reduce installation time and...

Project Frog in San Francisco is a clean technology company that incorporates a sophisticated approach — including parametric design, ...

September 4, 2012
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Putting Solar Products to the Test

How can we be sure a panel will work the same in earthquaky California, humid Florida and snowy Colorado? By Debbie Sniderman The top solar ...

September 4, 2012
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Solar Going on Rooftop of Home Furnishings Store

Mooresville, N.C. — a center for alternative energy? That’s the vision of Michael Bay. The innovator who bought and transformed ...

August 30, 2012
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$18 Million Financing Closed for Ohio Solar Project

Sol Systems successfully closed an $18 million transaction through its financing arm, SolMarket, for a 5-MW solar project in Celina, Oh...

August 30, 2012
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TerraVerde Installs Nearly 3 MW at California School Districts

TerraVerde Renewable Partners, an independent energy advisor that helps schools, public agencies and private companies reduce energy costs, ...

August 29, 2012
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Constellation Completes 16.1-MW Ground-Mount in Maryland

Constellation announced the completion of a 16.1-MW (DC) grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) solar installation in Emmitsburg, M...

August 29, 2012