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jinko-solar-logo JinkoSolar hits new n-type monocrystalline silicon solar cell efficiency record
Chris Crowell
January 28, 2019
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World’s largest solar PV peaker power plant uses DC-coupled storage design with Ampt optimizers
January 28, 2019
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NRG Renewables rebrands community solar division as Clearway Community Solar
January 28, 2019
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PosiGen to expand solar leasing program thanks to new credit facility
January 28, 2019
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Nearly 1 MW solar canopy project in South Carolina completed in 28 days by Hannah Solar, Quest Renewables
January 28, 2019
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Michigan’s first commercial-scale solar + storage system up and running...

Michigan’s first ever rooftop solar array and battery storage system debuted last week in the growing area of Grand Rapids. Nearl...

January 28, 2019
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Sunpreme bifacial solar panels deployed at Sports Center project by...

JDS Power, a Calif.-based developer/installer, and Sunpreme Inc., completed a commercial rooftop and carport solar system at Sports Center i...

January 28, 2019
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How four Midwest states boosted residential solar installations via Solarize...

The Solarize programs included in the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s Solar Group Buy have helped 482 property owners in four s...

January 24, 2019
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ForeFront Power connects community solar to National Grid and Rochester...

ForeFront Power’s first Community Solar projects in New York are now operational for subscribers across National Grid and Rochester Ga...

January 24, 2019
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Countdown to 2020, part 1: The role solar plays in...

Installment 1: The Countdown to 2020 series is sponsored by QuickBolt. New Builds, New You Enter the Twilight Zone with me. Tomorrow, we wak...

January 24, 2019
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SunShare tops the 100 MW mark for community solar garden...

With the recent completion of the SaintSun project in St. Michael, Minnesota, SunShare has now completed development on 105 MW of solar acro...

January 23, 2019
News New Mexico
New Mexico puts community solar legislation on the table

Legislation was introduced in New Mexico recently to expand bill-saving benefits of solar to all residents, including those who rent, have u...

January 23, 2019
News Conti Solar
Conti Solar recognized for its outstanding safety record

Conti Solar, a national solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), O&M and energy storage development company, has earned th...

January 22, 2019
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SunSpec Alliance partners with 7 test labs to certify products...

SunSpec Alliance, the information standards and certification organization for the Distributed Energy Resource (DER) industry, announced the...

January 22, 2019
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IREC recognizes these four states for their clean energy policy...

After a colossal year of energy policy activity across the states, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) calls out some favorite 20...

January 22, 2019
News Skylift
Side Business: Three solar contractors discuss selling, constructing solar-covered patios

Solar-covered patios are a niche product worth exploring as part of your solar business. The first step in pursuing these projects is knowin...

January 22, 2019
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How will the PG&E bankruptcy affect the California solar industry?...

California’s largest utility, PG&E, filed for bankruptcy last week after years of liability for its role in California’s wil...

January 21, 2019
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How New York State’s ‘Green New Deal’ plans to be...

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced details for a Green New Deal plan that will lead New York state to a carbon-free by 2040 goal. Here...

January 21, 2019
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New Hampshire city adds new solar rooftop system, moves toward...

One of New Hampshire’s largest solar arrays will save the city of Keene millions of dollars while generating enough power to offset th...

January 21, 2019
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Top roofing manufacturer launches GAF Energy to focus on solar...

Standard Industries, the world’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer launched a new company to meet the growing demand for ...

January 21, 2019