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jinkosolar JinkoSolar partners with CivicSolar to distribute Eagle module line
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May 11, 2016
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NYPA partners with state university on PV, battery storage project
May 11, 2016
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NEXTracker opens project management, field operations office in Nashville
May 10, 2016
News Alliant Energy solar project
Midwest utility builds out center for solar research, education and collaboration
May 10, 2016
News Mexico solar project
Solar Frontier modules selected for variety of agricultural, residential projects in Mexico
May 10, 2016
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Problem Solvers: Solar site issues solved by the right mounting...

ASSA ABLOY Location: Berlin, Conn. Size: 1.3 MW International door and hardware manufacturer ASSA ABLOY had been making significant strides ...

May 10, 2016
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SimpliPhi Power wins another award for its High-Output Battery

SimpliPhi Power was named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Energy Industry Innovation of the Year category for The 14th Annual Ameri...

May 9, 2016
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This ag solar project is the largest net-meter install in...

CalCom Solar, a company specializing in design-build solar projects for agribusinesses and water districts, has installed a new 2.2-MW solar...

May 9, 2016
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The Solar Foundation, EnergySage partner on comparison-shopping solar marketplace

To advance a shared commitment to helping people make informed energy decisions, The Solar Foundation (TSF), an independent nonprofit resear...

May 9, 2016
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Midwest Solar Expo to cover project development, finance, new tech,...

The 3rd Annual Midwest Solar Expo is returning to the Twin Cities. Just as it did last year, the show will bring together hundreds of indust...

May 9, 2016
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Gamechange Solar moves HQ to handle further expansion

GameChange Solar is moving its headquarter office to a much larger space at a new location in New York City to handle its rapid expansion. &...

May 9, 2016
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Solarize Athens’ 729 sign-ups gets PV pricing to reach cheapest...

Sign-ups for Solarize Athens (Georgia), a program designed to bring the savings of bulk solar purchases to residents and commercial building...

May 5, 2016
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Stone Edge Farm adds solar + storage microgrid, with Aquion...

Aquion Energy, developer and manufacturer of Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) batteries and energy storage systems, and Ideal Power Inc., a develope...

May 5, 2016
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Tips for planning your next retail PV project

Retail stores, in standalone and strip mall locations, offer prime real estate for rooftop solar installations. With the right amount of spa...

May 5, 2016
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Details on Ideal Power’s new SunDial Solar PV string inverter...

Ideal Power Inc., a developer of innovative power conversion technologies, introduced its new SunDial solar photovoltaic (PV) string inverte...

May 5, 2016
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GameChange Solar updates Pour-in-Place ground system with round tubs

GameChange Solar has introduced round pouring forms for its Pour-in-Place Ballasted Ground System that improves installation speed for the s...

May 4, 2016
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BayWa r. e. is showing off new Connect Partner Program...

BayWa r.e.’s subsidiary BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC recently introduced its new r.e.Connect Partner Program. In creating an innovativ...

May 4, 2016
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AlsoEnergy tops list of solar monitoring providers in the Americas

AlsoEnergy, a provider of monitoring and SCADA solutions for solar power systems, maintained its spot as the top-selling Independe...

May 4, 2016
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Need stylish flame resistant, arc flash head protection? You’re in...

If you are in need of some better protective head gear for the solar jobsite, National Safety Apparel features a wide variety of flame resis...

May 3, 2016
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Report: Global PV market to grow 21 percent by end...

According to a new report from GTM Research and SoliChamba Consulting, 58 gigawatts of monitored PV will be added to the world’s total...

May 3, 2016