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Sunpreme modules CivicSolar, Sunpreme partner to offer Bi-facial PV modules
Chris Crowell
June 9, 2015
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Martifer Solar’s Mprime launches PV trading platform for professionals
June 9, 2015
News Chinese solar market
China to increase by 7 GW in 2015; U.S. moves to No. 2, says GlobalData
June 9, 2015
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Sunrun to offer suite of solar services in South Carolina
June 9, 2015
News PV installation
Enphase, JinkoSolar, Mounting Systems donate to 27 kW nonprofit project
June 9, 2015
Mounting Guide Gamechange Post System
GameChange technology handles harsh conditions in 7 MW install

GameChange Racking announced that its articulating purlin technology which is now provided as a standard with its pile-driven and earthscrew...

June 8, 2015
News PV purchase
Dairyland Power issues RFP for 25 MW from PV sources

Dairyland Power Cooperative has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to 25 MW of renewable energy from one or more new utility-scale ...

June 5, 2015
News PV grount mount demand
PV utility market: Huge demand, opportunity next 10 years

We know that solar project costs are going down, both because of decreases in material prices and then subsequent increases in efficiency th...

June 5, 2015
Financing Vivint solar
Vivint Solar jumping into commercial solar projects

Vivint Solar, a provider of residential solar energy systems, entered into its first solar commercial and industrial investment fund to whic...

June 4, 2015
News GameChange Racking install
GameChange Pour-in-Place system used in 2.5 MW Mass. landfill install

Citizens Energy Chairman Joseph P. Kennedy II, a former Member of Congress, joined with Westfield, Mass., Mayor Daniel Knapik in the ceremon...

June 4, 2015
News applied energy technologies
AET selected by SolarCity for 400 kW ground mount install...

Applied Energy Technologies, (AET) a supplier of commercial and utility-scale racking systems, announced the successful installation of its ...

June 2, 2015
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How to Protect PV Systems From the Worst Weather

To successfully harness the sun’s power, all other environmental elements must be controlled or defeated. First, a disclaimer: As with...

June 2, 2015
News NEXTracker solar trackers
NEXTracker commissions tracker for 82 MW SunEdison project in Honduras

NEXTracker, Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most advanced single axis photovoltaic trackers, completed tracker com...

June 2, 2015
News APS microinverters
Gigawatt joins APS microinverter distribution network

Leading solar provider Gigawatt will distribute the APS line of advanced microinverter products, in a first-time partnership between the two...

June 2, 2015
News UAE solar demand
Affordable solar power pricing creates huge opportunity in UAE

Solar energy pricing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has now reached parity with fossil fuel models, according to a report published ...

June 1, 2015
News Grid Alternatives cap and trade regulation
Solar power going to low-income houses thanks to California cap-and-trade

Solar power is a growing trend for homeowners, especially as prices continue to drop, but for many homeowners, the upfront cost of installin...

June 1, 2015
News Sun Edison
SunEdison inks deal for 7 power plants in Long Island,...

SunEdison, Inc. has signed agreements with five municipal entities on Long Island, N.Y., to build seven solar power plants totaling 14 MW DC...

June 1, 2015
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The PowerStore adds APS solar microinverter line

APS microinverters will be distributed by The PowerStore, a top-tier solar wholesaler. The PowerStore offers a full line of renewable energy...

May 29, 2015
News Star Energy Partners Pennsylvania
Star Energy Partners expands to Pennsylvania

Energy provider Star Energy Partners has expanded its service territory to include Pennsylvania. Residential and commercial energy consumers...

May 28, 2015
News solar industry regulation
Nevada SB 374 to define net metering cap

NV Energy and The Alliance For Solar Choice (TASC) announced joint support for the following Amendment to Nevada state bill 374. As amended,...

May 28, 2015