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texas solar Texas State College expands solar energy tech program to meet growing industry needs
Chris Crowell
March 16, 2017
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News RGS Energy
Solarize Granby selects RGS Energy as exclusive solar installer for its campaign
March 15, 2017
News CALSEIA
Heading to Intersolar? You’ll want to attend this huge networking event at AT&T Park
March 15, 2017
News Hannah Solar Brownfield
Hannah Solar mounts arrays on Tiernan & Patrylo buildings through brownfield program
March 15, 2017
News solaria
Solaria PowerXT high-efficiency modules now available via Fortune Energy
March 14, 2017
News solar cooperative
Electrical cooperatives are growing and looking to add a ton...

By the end of 2017, the total solar energy capacity of America’s electric cooperatives will be five times what it was two years ago, a...

March 14, 2017
News New york solar
Two U.S. cities achieve highest level of solar affordability, access

Seven new communities were recognized by SolSmart as national leaders for cutting red tape and making solar energy more affordable and acces...

March 14, 2017
News sungevity online buying
Solar tech provider Sungevity files for bankruptcy, sells off assets

Sungevity, a technology-driven solutions provider, has commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District ...

March 14, 2017
News Sungrow 1500 volt inverter
1,500-volt systems to trend in 2017: Here’s what you need...

Large-scale solar projects are heading into yet another sea change: the 1,500-volt PV system (Vdc). The idea behind the voltage increase is ...

March 14, 2017
News Exosun Cleaning Robot
New O&M solutions from Exosun: Project design software, robotic cleaner

Exosun, a supplier of advanced, cost-effective solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted PV plants, sent word of two new initiatives desig...

March 13, 2017
News NV ENERGY solar
Nevada utility proposes solar subscription program

NV Energy last week filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) a new Subscription Solar program that will give residential ...

March 13, 2017
News Tigo logo
These next-gen solar optimizers from Tigo feature Ultra-HD technology

Tigo, has released its next generation solar optimizers, which feature UHD-Core (Ultra-High Definition) technology. The UHD-Core technology ...

March 13, 2017
News Fronius software updates
Fronius explains streamlined software updates for its inverter lineup

Fronius is really focused on streamlining its software updates these days. Now Fronius customers are able to remotely update the software of...

March 13, 2017
News SEIA solar market growth insight
Solar market to triple in size over the next five...

As we’ve already reported, the U.S. solar market had its biggest year ever in 2016, nearly doubling its previous record and adding mor...

March 9, 2017
Inverters and eBOS hiq solar
2017 Solar Inverter Buyer’s Guide

The 2019 version is now available. Check it out here. Inverters are the brains of the PV system, and if you want to tease out this metaphor ...

March 8, 2017
News Advanced energy economy
Putting advanced energy economic impact in perspective — equal to...

National business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) released the latest industry data that shows advanced energy is a $200 billion industr...

March 7, 2017
News schletter ground mount project
Schletter Group completes three solar projects in the Dominican Republic

The Schletter Group has completed three further solar projects in the Dominican Republic: in collaboration with the market leading local pro...

March 7, 2017
News solect energy
Solect Energy acquires Northeast division of solar provider Brightergy

Two big-time solar installers have entered into a transaction to allow both to focus more on their core markets and strengths. Solect Energy...

March 7, 2017
News Pacifico energy solar monitoring
Case study: A better energy projection leads to more financing...

When developing a utility-scale solar PV project, accurately projecting the site’s power output is crucial. For its 33 MW Kumenan PV p...

March 7, 2017
Inverters and eBOS APsystems
Inverter experts explain how to best calculate levelized cost of...

Levelized cost of energy (LCOE) is one of the most important metrics used for judging the value of a PV system. It is also less easily under...

March 6, 2017