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  • Glamping in a Treehouse

    Glamping in the forests of Dorset, England just got a lot more comfortable thanks to the recently constructed Woodsman’s Treehouse. It’s available to rent, and has a number of luxury features including a sauna and hot tub. So it offers campers a way to camp out in the woods, without actually having to rough it.…

  • Check out TerraSmart’s new fleet of solar site-mapping drones

    TerraSmart keeps on churning out futuristic site mapping technology for the solar industry that focuses on automation and speed. First was this automated surveying robot (which we will have more on in our Jan/Feb issue), and now the company is hyping up its new FAA-certified High Precision Aerial Site MappingRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SMASHsolar’s Direct Attach PV module achieves UL 2703 certification

    SMASHsolar achieves UL certification and listing in the U.S. and Canada for its SMASHmount photovoltaic (PV) mounting system, the world’s first Direct Attach solar modules. SMASHmount complied with UL 2703 requirements and certification was granted after extensive testing by UL, a global independent safety science company. Confirmed results show SMASHmountRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • APsystems’ YC5001 microinverter now certified for installs in Los Angeles

    APsystems sent word that its YC500i microinverter with EnergyMax has been certified for use in the Los Angeles market. General Approval under the City of Los Angeles’ rigorous certification process was announced by the Department of Building and Safety, following testing by the Los Angeles City Electrical Testing Laboratory. GeneralRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • IHS: Microinverter, PV optimizer market shifting more to AC, smart module integrations

    The business model of microinverter and power optimizer suppliers is set to shift from standalone units to integrated systems, such as Smart and AC modules, according to new analysis released today by IHS Markit. The annual IHS Technology PV Microinverter and Power Optimizer Report examines market size, pricing and vendorRead More — Solar Builder magazine