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NABCEP-new-logo Stardust Solar’s PV sales course is now NABCEP certified
Chris Crowell
September 5, 2023
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News SMA-America
RE+ sneak peek: SMA to unveil partnership with SPAN, C&I storage solution
September 5, 2023
News nexamp and heliene
Nexamp secures 1.5 GW U.S. solar module supply from Heliene
September 5, 2023
Projects Nextracker NX Horizon XTR web
Nextracker unveils next-gen tech suite to address hail, terrain and atmospheric conditions
September 5, 2023
Projects USDA agrivoltaic demo projects
USDA officials help launch agrivoltaic demo projects at Minnesota State Fair
September 1, 2023
News Trina-Solar-TUV-certificate
Trina Solar Vertex modules pass TÜV Rheinland offshore condition tests

Trina Solar, a trendsetter in the global photovoltaics industry, was recognized by the technical systems testing, certification and inspecti...

September 1, 2023
Projects Dynamic Energy DSD community solar
Dynamic Energy, DSD energize Connecticut’s first community solar project on...

Dynamic Energy Solutions LLC has completed construction on a groundbreaking rooftop solar project in Milford, Connecticut. The solar system ...

September 1, 2023
News RE-Showcase-p-32
RE+ 2023 Showcase: Everything to see at the tradeshow in...

Vegas, here we come. RE+ 2023 promises to be the biggest one yet (at least if my inbox of announcements and invites is any indication). Unsu...

August 31, 2023
Projects Origis Escalante solar project
Origis begins construction on 200 MW Escalante Solar at former...

Origis Energy has kicked off construction on the Escalante Solar project near Grants, New Mexico. The 200 MW project is at the sit...

August 31, 2023
O&M FTC Solar SUNOPS software
FTC unveils tracker-agnostic software to enhance solar plant performance

A new, first-of-its-kind software is providing a holistic view of solar plant performance by monitoring and analyzing all operating asset da...

August 31, 2023
Projects summit ridge rooftop community solar maryland
Summit Ridge, Black Bear complete 17 MW rooftop community solar...

Summit Ridge Energy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today in Rosedale, Maryland, to celebrate the commissioning of six rooftop community sola...

August 30, 2023
Projects
IREC issues model rules to speed up clean energy interconnection

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has updated its model rules to facilitate the safe, efficient and reliable interconnection of...

August 29, 2023
News enphase-microinverters
Enphase now shipping IQ microinverters from third U.S. factory

Enphase Energy has been quickly ramping up a U.S.-based contract manufacturing footprint this year. The rollout started in July, from a faci...

August 29, 2023
+ Storage flexgen-office
FlexGen Power Systems opens 24/7 remote operations center in North...

FlexGen Power Systems opened a new Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Durham, N.C. The ROC allows FlexGen to monitor and manage energy storag...

August 29, 2023
News Bila-Solar
Bila Solar to manufacture glass-less solar panels in Indiana

Bila Solar is the latest Asia-based solar module manufacturer setting up shop in the United States. The 1 GW-scale manufacturing plant is pl...

August 29, 2023
News 2nd-life-batteries
Reusable batteries foster equity in energy storage

Energy storage is booming for those who can afford it, but the upfront cost can be daunting for low- and middle-income (LMI) households and ...

August 29, 2023
Mounting Guide pro-floating
US Floating Solar to utilize Profloating mounting, anchoring systems

US Floating Solar has joined with Profloating as its exclusive North American Agent. Profloating’s mounting, mooring, and anchoring so...

August 28, 2023
Products The-first-wafers-rolled-of-the-production-line-in-Trina-Solar-Vietnam-factory
Trina Solar sets up 210mm silicon wafer production in Vietnam

The first wafers rolled of the production line in Trina Solar Vietnam factory. Solar wafer source matters in today’s U.S. solar market...

August 28, 2023
News Wallbox Quasar2 V2H
Kia to offer bidirectional charging via Wallbox

Wallbox Quasar2 V2H Electric vehicle charging tech provider Wallbox is now working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia&r...

August 28, 2023
News alphaseal-photo
Basics of butyl for rooftop solar installers

Rooftop solar mounting techniques have evolved a lot over the decades. Yesterday’s best practices have a habit of becoming today&rsquo...

August 28, 2023