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8minute+Solar+Energy+Logo-001 8minute Solar Energy signs its first PPA with a California Community Choice provider
Chris Crowell
June 17, 2020
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Policy stop halt hand
Community solar often blocked by utilities lobbying uninformed policymakers
June 17, 2020
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SunPower commercial dealers gain new financing option via Bank of the West
June 17, 2020
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STAG Industrial adding four rooftop solar systems on East Coast properties
June 17, 2020
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World’s largest horseradish grower adds solar PV system in Northern Wisconsin
June 17, 2020
News Lennar Homes - Sierra Ridge - Parker, CO
Roof assessment checklist for rack-mounted solar installs

The technology and techniques for mounting solar panels on roofs has been around for a surprisingly long time (as early as 1884). Thanks to ...

June 17, 2020
News Purdue hot electrons research
Researchers uncover way to study ‘hot electrons’ — a step...

Highly energetic, “hot” electrons have the potential to help solar panels more efficiently harvest light energy, but scientists ...

June 16, 2020
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Request for Qualifications for solar co-development partner issued in Virginia

The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a solar co-development partner for commercial-scal...

June 16, 2020
News Panasonic
Panasonic’s solar panel warranty now covers labor on entire PV...

Just as we posted our interview with Panasonic installers on the benefits of aligning with the powerful brand, Panasonic announced the expan...

June 16, 2020
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A Nebraska utility’s solar project plans suddenly clash with new...

From the Energy News Network: A Nebraska utility’s ambitious solar power plans have collided with a suburban county’s developmen...

June 16, 2020
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Four benefits of Panasonic’s Residential Solar Installer Program according to...

The pandemic this year has caused slower than usual residential solar sales but has also served as an opportunity to pause and evaluate busi...

June 16, 2020
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Directional wind effects on single-axis solar tracker stow strategies explored...

The solar industry continues to see impressive growth in all corners of the world. While that statement itself points to a positive trend &n...

June 15, 2020
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New laws open the door for solar in Southwest Virginia

The coal mining industry has been declining for decades in the far southwestern corner of Virginia, a trend made even worse of late due to t...

June 15, 2020
News salt lake city utah
Students in Salt Lake City drive school district to 100...

Earlier this month, the Salt Lake City District School board passed a resolution unanimously establishing the goal of transitioning the scho...

June 15, 2020
News IMEON smart inverter lights
Cool idea: IMEON solar inverters can control Phillips Hue LED...

IMEON ENERGY is a French manufacturer of solar hybrid inverters that also develops software solutions to reduce the cost of kWh generated by...

June 15, 2020
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Nelnet now offers community solar subscription services

Nelnet, a publicly traded company you might recognize from paying back your student loans, is adding a new business line aimed at community ...

June 12, 2020
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National forum launches to solve solar + storage codes, permitting...

Solar and storage technology has come a long way, and now it’s time for the permitting process catch up. Clear and comprehensive proce...

June 12, 2020
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First Solar alumni form REPlantSolutions to provide plant controls, trunk...

REPlantSolutions, an Arizona start-up founded by First Solar alumni, launched this week to support the needs of solar developers and asset o...

June 12, 2020
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LG partners with OpenSolar to modernize solar installer sales and...

LG Business Solutions USA is now working with solar software provider OpenSolar to support LG solar installers migrating to digital processe...

June 11, 2020
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Geronimo Energy starts construction on two Michigan solar projects (40...

Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company, is starting construction activities for two Michigan solar projects expected to begin operati...

June 11, 2020