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  • SPAN to rapidly expand smart panel production via Jabil

    Demand for smart electric panels is going up and up. To keep pace, home energy management tech company SPAN is teaming up with Jabil, a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, to support a rapid expansion of SPAN’s product portfolio. SPAN designs its products to replace the traditional electrical panel with technology……

  • Smart home installation ideas for solar pros

    Interest in home electrification is growing. Same goes for the product ecosystems that — much like the rug in The Big Lebowski — tie the whole electric home together. Given the ebbs and flows of the solar market, solar installers might be wise to incorporate some of these ancillary “home electrification” services and “smart home”……

  • Solvari nets CalSEED grant for automated solar module assembly process

    Solvari SR is an all-in-one solar panel that ships with everything needed to install on asphalt shingle roofs: racking, flashing, deck screws, inverter, cabling, and cable management are all included. According to the company, installation time is 2 minutes per module, including lift-to-the-roof. It is a compelling pitch — at least the California Energy Commission……

  • SimpliPHI hybrid inverter receives UL 1741-SB certification

    UL 1741 sets a series of safety tests and performance requirements that inverters must meet to ensure that they are safe and reliable for use in renewable energy systems. These tests cover a range of factors, including electrical and mechanical safety, performance and efficiency and protection against environmental hazards such as fire, shock and electromagnetic……

  • GRID Alternatives’ Install Basics Training program accredited by IREC

    GRID Alternatives is building one of the nation’s most competitive clean energy workforce programs. Last week, its Installations Basics Training 200 Program, which provides hands-on training to entry-level solar installers, was accredited by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). GRID’s IREC Accreditation will be held at its headquarters, with Central Valley being the first affiliate……