Author: LEED Blogger

  • SunLink’s VERTEX platform gets an upgrade, expands monitoring capabilities

    SunLink Corp.’s next-generation, secure project optimization platform VERTEX now features expanded electromechanical monitoring capabilities that provide detailed operational alerts on inverters, trackers, communication networks, met stations and other project systems. In addition to informing stakeholders with real-time performance data, the platform’s new O&M module flags operational issues in need ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • UL’s Advanced Inverter Testing and Certification Program finally ready

    The UL Advanced Inverter Testing and Certification Program has finally arrived. As electric utilities continue to modernize their grids through the use of larger amounts of distributed generation and renewable energy sources, new technology standards are needed to make sure the advancements continue to align with acceptable safety, performance andRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SPI Preview: High-efficiency, smart panels ready for wider installation

    High efficiency panels are trending up for a variety of project segments as the costs become more reasonable. The SPI show floor is going to be filled with examples. Here are two to note: Panasonic (booth 2317, SL11) has a history of innovation and dependability in the solar industry, andRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Open letter (and petition) urges for change in SEIA’s board of director governance

    Two prominent voices for renewable energy have circulated an open letter to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and a petition to try and change the structure of SEIA’s board of directors in order to achieve a better balance between distributed generation and utility-scale proponents when setting the direction of the advocacyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Tabuchi launches a first of its kind solar-plus-storage loan program

    Solar-plus-storage is assumed to be the way of the future, someone just needs to figure out the best economic path forward. Tabuchi America may have taken the first step in that direction with GEOSmart SolPower Program, an unprecedented 20-year loan program and lease option that will provide $300 million inRead More — Solar Builder magazine