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October 17, 2023
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Inverters and eBOS 2838 APsystems Photo
How much carbon can be offset by 4 GWs of solar micorinverters?
October 16, 2023
Projects SunVest DeKalb Community Solar
SunVest activates 6 MW in community solar projects in DeKalb, Illinois
October 16, 2023
News onsight and Staubli
Stäubli makes bet on robotics to reduce large-scale solar O&M risks
October 16, 2023
Inverters and eBOS Fronius
Fronius USA plans solar inverter manufacturing at Indiana HQ
October 16, 2023
Projects DSD Caesars Harrahs Atlantic City
DSD raises 6.5 MW solar canopies for Caesars Entertainment in...

DSD Renewables has completed a four canopy, 6.5 MW solar portfolio for Caesars Entertainment at two of the gaming company’s ...

October 12, 2023
News softpaw-shipment
Installers explain how SoftPaw eliminates wire clips, zip ties from...

With SoftPaw the wires disappear into the frame providing a clean look to an overhead solar array. Wire management within a solar array is a...

October 11, 2023
+ Storage intersolar-and-esna
Take a look at the Intersolar North America educational sessions

One of our favorite solar + storage industry trade shows, Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America (ISNA/ESNA), announ...

October 11, 2023
+ Storage Tesla-powerwall
Tesla Powerwall now available to installers on Powur platform

Residential solar installers on the Powur PBC platform can begin selling the Tesla Powerwall, which was added to its battery energy storage ...

October 11, 2023
News Chris Crowell
Video: Takeaways for residential solar installers at RE+ 2023

RE+ 2023 was the largest solar industry conference to date. What were the key takeaways and important product trends to note for solar insta...

October 11, 2023
Projects Perch solar
Perch Energy raises $30M from Nuveen to accelerate community solar...

A solar project owned by DSD Renewables, managed by Perch Energy. (Photo credit: DSD Renewables) Perch Energy has secured a $30 million inve...

October 11, 2023
News Brightcore logo
Brightcore Energy supplies 1.5 MW solar carport for Bancroft facility...

C&I developer Brightcore Energy has completed a 1.5 MWdc solar carport project at the Bancroft School for special education in Mt. Laure...

October 10, 2023
Inverters and eBOS Tigo Pure Signal install
Tigo offers Green Glove service program for first-time C&I installers

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar PV systems have a quality control issue. Many of these problems, according to O&M teams, poi...

October 9, 2023
News California flag
Fate of solar self-consumption on the line in California this...

Update Oct. 10: This post has been updated to reflect a new date for the CPUC vote The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is expe...

October 9, 2023
News Savant-1
On-demand presentation: Savant Power’s Whole Home Energy Management

Thursday, Oct. 26 | 2 p.m. EDT Register here At RE+ 2023, Savant Power showcased arguably the most impressive, whole home energy management ...

October 9, 2023
News trimble-news
Mincon now offers Trimble Ready drilling and piling option for...

Mincon Solar Installation Drills and Pile Drivers are designed to pre-drill through rock, install ground screws and drive piles on solar con...

October 9, 2023
Projects Rhode Island National Guard SolarEdge rooftop
Rooftop solar helps Rhode Island National Guard cut annual electric...

The Rhode Island National Guard has saved a $100,000 in its annual electricity bill thanks to the installation of a 550 kWp rooftop solar sy...

October 6, 2023
Projects Dollar Tree DSD community solar New York
Dollar Tree stores in New York sign on to 41...

Part of a seven-project community solar portfolio, this 7.1 MW goundmount solar farm in Medina, New York, will help power Dollar Tree and Fa...

October 6, 2023
Projects Standard Solar Woburn solar
Standard Solar completes 4 MW project on EPA Superfund site...

A new brownfield solar project in Woburn, Massachusetts, is set to make a substantial impact on the city of Somerville by offsetting electri...

October 5, 2023
News baywa-colombia
BayWa r.e. opens new solar distribution center in Colombia

Left to right: Yusef Kanchi, Commercial Manager at BayWa r.e. Solar Systems in Mexico; Andres González, Managing Director at BayWa r....

October 5, 2023