No developer builds a solar project aiming to get a so-so output of energy. Producing efficient cells that withstand the sun’s heat is a complicated puzzle that manufacturers are tackling head-on. The sun is the main ingredient in solar energy production, but it’s also the most destructive element. As theRead More

Flat rooftops have many obstacles — lights, ducts, vents and more. An all-inclusive one panel mounting system can decrease the need for tricky design layouts. Ole Miss may be nationally known for its football, but it’s no stranger to the green campus movement that has swept across America as universitiesRead More

Panel theft might not be the first concern when constructing a solar project, but system protection needs to seriously be considered to ensure the best rate of return. As the number of solar installations grows, so does the threat of theft and burglary of the high-value solar panels. Both roof-mountsRead More

Solar installations help large retailers save costs and better forecast their budgets. Even big-box stores like to save money, and retailers have been turning to solar power more frequently in the last few years as panel and overall system prices have dropped. Knowing electricity prices for the next 20 yearsRead More

A Q&A with Ryan Parsons, senior solar PV application consultant with Siemens Q: Why is it important in large commercial and utility-scale applications to ensure integration of solar products? A: Integration of equipment is critical to maintain high energy output with highest efficiency at a low overall capital cost overRead More

Krannich Solar offers industry-approved training courses to newbies and veterans looking to learn the right way to build the U.S. solar industry.  Mark Loeser had seen it all in New Jersey solar energy systems — shoddy frameworks, careless installs and just overall bad planning. While the state was creeping closerRead More

Choosing the right enclosure material for wires and other solar equipment can prolong the life of the entire system.

As solar modules reach the end of their lifespans, safe disposal options include recycling and reusing.  

Often finding that marquee project is the most challenging part of breaking into a new market. Several innovative new-comers joined on one project to dive into the solar industry together. With a strong presence in several infrastructure-related construction markets, including heavy civil, transportation, construction materials and power, Watsonville, Calif.’s GraniteRead More

Local hands help connect 5 MW to the grid in North Carolina. In less than 90 days, Strata Solar managed to develop and build a 5-MW solar farm with inexperienced hands and still come in on time and on budget. The Chapel Hill, N.C.-based solar contractor installed 22,000 panels onRead More