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GAF-Energy Florida’s Baldwin Roofing adding solar roofs via GAF Energy
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November 30, 2021
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Mosaic funds $1 billion in home solar, energy efficiency loans in just four months
November 30, 2021
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Community solar is primed for energy storage
November 30, 2021
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Lightsource bp just placed the biggest order ever for First Solar’s PV modules
November 29, 2021
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Why conventional floating solar will fail in the ocean, says SINN Power
November 29, 2021
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SunTegra moves solar shingle production to Binghamton, New York

SunTegra started production of its solar shingle products at a facility in Binghamton, N.Y., this month. This new facility will also become ...

November 29, 2021
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JinkoSolar launches 620-W Tiger Neo modules

JinkoSolar Holding Co. launched a new series of ultra-efficient 2021 Flagship Tiger Neo modules earlier this month. The New Tiger Neo adopts...

November 29, 2021
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USA Solar Networks targets poultry farms with this solar deal

USA Solar Networks launched a new sales program targeted at U.S. poultry farmers to transition to solar energy solutions for their energy in...

November 29, 2021
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Raptor Maps adds unlimited inspections and more handy reporting tools...

Raptor Maps has launched several new features for its analytics and insights software platform, Raptor Solar, which spans the entire solar l...

November 29, 2021
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S-5! adds PV module skirt to PVKIT solar attachment

S-5!, a top brand in metal roof attachments, has added a new module skirt to its PVKIT direct-attach solar solution for metal roofs. Paired ...

November 29, 2021
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International Trade Commission says to extend the Section 201 solar...

The U.S. International Trade Commission recommended an extension of Section 201 global safeguard tariffs on solar cells and modules. Preside...

November 29, 2021
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The Next Distributed Generation: Where solar market leaders are going,...

Distributed solar installation numbers remain steady across the country, but the solar installation business model itself is in flux. Net en...

November 29, 2021
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Meet the first clearinghouse for agrivoltaics

In less than a decade, solar installations are expected to cover more than 3 million acres of the United States, creating a big opportunity ...

November 19, 2021
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Hanwha Solutions invests in REC Silicon, will revive its U.S.-based...

REC Silicon facility in Moses Lake, Wash. Hanwha Solutions announced a strategic investment in polysilicon manufacturer REC Silicon ASA to s...

November 19, 2021
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Sungrow Floating PV partners with US Floating Solar

Sungrow Floating PV, now a gigawatt-level floating PV system supplier, has partnered with US Floating Solar, LLC as its North American Agent...

November 19, 2021
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Commercial Connect: How DSD is partnering with small developers to...

The DSD Connect portal will include standard documents to reduce customer back and forth. Commercial and industrial (C&I) solar is an on...

November 19, 2021
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KiloVault’s 4th generation HAB deep-cycle lithium battery is UL 1973...

KiloVault, a provider of residential and commercial renewable energy solutions, unveiled the fourth iteration of its HAB series of wall-moun...

November 19, 2021
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The market speaks: Corporate energy buyers want 90 percent carbon-free...

While everyone is watching what the federal government is doing (and not doing) to spur renewable energy, the market itself is pushing for r...

November 18, 2021
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ESS iron-flow batteries receive North American Technology Innovation Leadership Award...

Based on its recent analysis of the North American long-duration energy storage market, Frost & Sullivan recognized ESS Inc. with the 20...

November 18, 2021
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Panasonic debuts outdoor-rated EverVolt 2.0 energy storage system with LFP...

Panasonic is unveiling an updated EverVolt home energy storage system design today. This EverVolt 2.0 allows for more customization and feat...

November 18, 2021