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  • DER power couple: EnSync, Schneider Electric look to advance grid edge market

    EnSync Energy Systems, a developer of distributed energy resource (DER) systems and Internet of Energy (IoE) control platforms for the utility, commercial, industrial and multi-tenant building markets, will be working with Schneider Electric to explore technology and opportunities in the DER market. After reviewing EnSync’s Matrix Energy System, the twoRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Geodesic Biodomes are Sustainable and Very Cool

    The company Biodomes of Romania recently unveiled their lineup of dome homes, which can function completely independently of the grid, and can withstand high winds and severe earthquakes. There are many possible uses for these domes, such as serving as a full time home, cabin, greenhouse, garden shed, guesthouse and more. The Biodomes are built…

  • Aurora Solar adds financial tool to its solar design, sales platform

    Aurora Solar Inc. has added financial analysis to its commercial suite, making it the solar industry’s only all-in-one solar design and sales platform for residential and commercial PV systems. “The real challenge for us was making such complex analysis accessible and easy-to-use for customers,” said Al-Karim Lalani, Lead Engineer ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • This new solar energy busbar bypass breaker could cut install costs

    While interest in renewable energy solutions such as solar power in residential and commercial settings is on the rise, and more Americans convert to electric vehicles (EV’s), one of the biggest remaining impediments is the hidden cost of upgrading the electric panel, also known as the load center or panelboard.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Tigo’s TS4 MLPE platform earns UL certification for meeting rapid shutdown regs

    Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has certified Tigo‘s UHD-Core TS4-S for fully complying with National Electric Code (NEC) 690.12 Rapid Shutdown regulations. The TS4-S joins the UL Certified status of Tigo’s TS4-L (Long Strings) and TS4-O (Optimization) announced last February; all products are currently shipping. The UL Certification now applies to 600V,Read More — Solar Builder magazine