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grupo clavijo trackers Solar tracker companies merge: Grupo Clavijo, MFV Solar team up
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March 6, 2017
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News minnesota solar program
Minnesota looks to boost its renewable energy target to 50 percent
March 3, 2017
News Arizona solar utility
Arizona Public Service agrees to compromise on rate plan with solar industry
March 3, 2017
News HelioPower Formally Launches Storage Solutions Practice HelioPower is pleased to announce the formal launching of its energy storage practice, providing complete energy solutions for home and business. MURRIETA, Calif.—March 2, 2016—HelioPower, Inc. is pleased to announce the formal launch of its innovative energy storage solution practices to provide complete, sustainable energy solutions for residential and commercial clients. Residential energy storage and commercial energy storage are driven by different factors and use cases, but both offer potential cost savings and energy autonomy. HelioPower's storage practice brings together energy analytics, project finance, engineering, construction and asset management services in customized solutions for clients. “I’ve always been a proponent of energy autonomy and the installation of my energy storage system is a significant milestone in my sustainability program to reduce energy costs.” Said Jay Marsh, a homeowner and HelioPower customer. Today, the most common form of energy storage is based on some form of battery storage. With HelioPower’s integrated turnkey energy solutions, the Marsh residence was able to complete their renewable energy initiative on time and on budget. HelioPower’s mission is to work with clients to find the most cost-effective solution to all their energy needs whether solar electricity, solar thermal, home storage, backup generators, energy efficient equipment, whole house fans, or smart thermostats. For commercial energy storage, HelioPower provides emergency generators, energy efficiency systems and commercial energy management software through PredictEnergyTM, to cut expensive demand charges on utility bills. One example would be the successful installation of an energy storage system at Blisterpak, Inc. By combining the energy storage system with PredictEnergyTM and solar PV provided by HelioPower, the facility saves both on energy and demand, thereby maximizing the savings. “HelioPower was chosen because of the company’s long-standing reputation for delivering and installing high-quality and reliable products,” said Steve Mattis, President of Blisterpak, Inc. a manufacturer of thermoformed packaging and distributor of heat sealing machines. “Moreover,” Mr. Mattis said, “they offer an assurance of long-term service and guaranteed performance. HelioPower is helping its customers, like Blisterpak, take control of their expensive utility bill by installing energy storage systems and solar PV.” HelioPower’s energy analytics and load profiling tools, along with their distributed generation strategies for energy autnomy demonstrate their capabilities in tackling tough challenges that provide maximum relief to high energy costs. About HelioPower, Inc. HelioPower Energy Solutions is an integrated energy solutions company based in Murrieta, California. The company helps its clients reduce energy costs and develop energy assets by leveraging renewable energy products and services, demand side management, and return on investment strategies for clients in the U.S. and abroad. HelioPower employs a diversified approach to providing renewable energy technologies and load reduction expertise. Because needs can vary greatly among energy consumers, HelioPower is committed to helping its clients understand their unique energy challenges to deliver customized, cost-effective solutions to reduce energy costs. Contact: To learn more please contact Nicolette Ragon at marketing@heliopower.com or visit http://www.heliopower.com.
HelioPower launches new energy storage system for residential, commercial projects
March 3, 2017
News Simpliphi storage
SimpliPhi’s residential energy storage system now available through Civic Solar
March 3, 2017
News APsystems
APsystems to donate $1 for every microinverter it sells to...

The solar industry, more than most, has a focus on giving back when it can. Microinverter manufacturer APsystems is going to donate $1 ...

March 2, 2017
News Locus energy
Locus Energy now monitoring nearly 5 GW of solar capacity...

Data monitoring is an important tool for growing the impact of the solar installs across the country, and message seems to be resonating. Lo...

March 2, 2017
News Enact Systems
Two new solar financing partners now integrated into Enact Systems...

ENACT SYSTEMS, an end-to-end business process automation platform for distributed solar projects, is integrating two new preferred fina...

March 2, 2017
News Powerstation 247
Solar CenTex to start installing the Powerstation 247 solar+storage system...

The Powerstation 247, an interesting solar+storage system created by Concept by US that we profiled here, has inked a new partnership with S...

March 2, 2017
News panasonic
Panasonic bumps product guarantee for HIT series solar modules to...

Panasonic, a global manufacturer of high-efficiency solar modules, will deliver significantly greater quality assurance to customers with a ...

March 2, 2017
News sunpower logo
SunPower launches new tool to improve buying, selling of solar...

With so many costs and components already removed from the actual PV system, the next frontier for the industry is improving the buying and ...

March 1, 2017
News SEIA
SEIA to host inaugural solar Codes & Standards Symposium

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is hosting its inaugural Codes & Standards Symposium Mar. 7-8, gathering the industry and...

March 1, 2017
News freedom solar incentives
Freedom Solar launches new rebate program for rural solar customers

Texas-based Freedom Solar announced a substantial new incentive for homeowners serviced in rural electric cooperatives (outside of Austin an...

March 1, 2017
News EIA solar energy utility generating capacity
U.S. electric generating capacity grows by largest margin in five...

More than 27 gigawatts (GW) of electricity generating capacity was added to the U.S. power grid during 2016, the largest amount of added cap...

February 28, 2017
News sunsystems
Solar O&M boom: SunSystem Technology hits service milestone

As solar installs grow, so too does the O&M side of the industry — maybe even more so. SunSystem Technology LLC is an independent ...

February 28, 2017
News fronius smart solution
Details on Fronius Solar.web functionality updates

Fronius Solar Energy recently overhauled its Fronius Solar.web online portal to provide a better experience to monitor and analyze data...

February 28, 2017
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Q&A: Seaward talks solar data trends and its cool new...

Solar Builder: What is the most important data analytics trend or innovation that installers should be paying attention to? Mark Barron of S...

February 28, 2017
News sunpower logo
SunPower starts construction on 56-MW power plant in Oregon

SunPower Corp. started construction on the 56-megawatt (AC) Gala Solar Power Plant in Crook County, Ore. The project, which is expected to b...

February 27, 2017
News France solar road
World’s first solar road debuts in France

Solar power you can drive on has arrived, at least in a Normandy village in France where the first solar panel road is up and running. From ...

February 27, 2017
News advanced inverters
PV Pointer: How inverter advancement is leading the way for...

For the past decade, the solar energy industry has been focused on reaching grid parity, which occurs when solar energy generates power at a...

February 27, 2017