Category: Solar Power & Energy
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Solar installer ‘untrustworthiness’ doubled last year. How can you change that?
When I cleared out my NABCEP notebook last week, I relayed some anecdotes of “questionable sales and design methods” that came up throughout the week. Well, the 2024 “Solar Industry Snapshot” from Aurora Solar, also published last week, shows homeowners are growing leerier of such tactics. The Solar Industry Snapshot report examines early 2024 U.S….…
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Getting up to speed on grid-enhancing tech
There are emerging opportunities for solar developers to work with alternative transmission technology providers on pilots and full scale projects that can help improve the grid. These opportunities are being funded by both state and federal programs aimed at grid improvements —including distribution activities — which benefit a broad spectrum of affected consumers, businesses, utilities……
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SnapNrack, CertainTeed offering solar panel, mounting under one warranty
SnapNrack and CertainTeed announced they are teaming up to offer complimentary solar, racking, asphalt shingle and workmanship warranties. The two companies introduced a solar panel and solar mounting option to the market that does not void the asphalt shingle limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Under the partnership, a solar system installed with CertainTeed asphalt shingles,……
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Webinar | From CapEx to OpEx: How to Build Profitable Solar Tracker Projects
Wednesday | April 24 | 2 pm EDT | Register here The path to maximizing long-term revenue begins with understanding how terrain, topography, weather, and technology impact CapEx and OpEx. Join our webinar on April 24 to learn how smart decision-making up front can reduce capital and operating expenses while driving a higher ROI. Leading……
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Illinois school district to host Nexamp solar farm to save on energy costs
A school district in Central Illinois has signed on to a community solar program in an effort to save on energy costs. Brimfield Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 309 in Brimfield, Illinois, has chosen the Nexamp community solar program to reduce its annual electric expenses and add more renewable energy to the Ameren utility……