Category: Solar Power & Energy
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EDP Renewables inks 15-year PPA with Walmart in Texas
EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) and Walmart Inc. have signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a portion of a new 180 MWac solar project in Texas. The agreement adds to a long-standing national partnership that includes 431 MW of offtake from both utility-scale and distributed generation sites across North America. Under the new……
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Sunnova now the exclusive solar + storage provider at Home Depot stores
Sunnova Energy International entered a strategic partnership with The Home Depot to be the sole provider of solar and battery storage services in over 2,000 Home Depot stores across the United States. “We are thrilled to become the exclusive provider for home solar and battery storage services for The Home Depot, a company that shares……
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The difference between UL 9540 and 9540A
By: Lucas Miller – Senior Engineering Consultant, Mayfield Renewables In 2018, the California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA) rebranded to become the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA). Their justification was simple: it was a move that “recognizes solar’s central role in the future of the U.S. electricity generation mix while acknowledging its next evolution……
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Maxeon 7 solar panels earn efficiency, hail-resistance benchmarks
Maxeon Solar Technologies achieved another efficiency rating benchmark for its solar panels. The company announced a module aperture efficiency measurement of 24.9% for its Maxeon 7 panel, as confirmed by testing conducted at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Maxeon also confirmed that their back-contact (IBC) panels are IEC-certified for impact resistance from hail……
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Solar Power Systems debuts ‘Find Solar Installers Near Me’ service
Solar Power Systems is a source of solar U.S. solar installers reviews that helps help users find an optimal solar company based on their location and specific requests. The company just launched a new “Find Solar Installers Near Me” service, for a more straightforward process of getting an online offer for solar panels with an……