Author: LEED Blogger
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Net Zero Prefab Home Built in California
Mark Jacobson, a professor at Stanford University, California recently commissioned the Canadian firm Bone Structure to build him a prefab net-zero home. And the result is shaping up to be quite astounding. He chose the company because of their proven ability to minimize construction waste, dust and disruption to neighbors, as well as the flexibility…
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GameChange Solar surpasses 1 GW in sales
GameChange Solar sent word that it has passed the 1 GW mark in sales and expects to have substantially over 1 GW installed by year end 2016. “Our mission is to help repower the planet with clean reliable solar energy,” said Derick Botha, VP of Business Development of GameChange Solar. “We offerRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SMA’s Sunny Boy passes UL 1741 SA testing to meet needs in Arizona, California
SMA says it is the first inverter manufacturer to complete functional and safety testing with UL according to the UL 1741 SA (Supplement A) draft standard, which identifies inverter functions required for optimal grid stability. To achieve that, SMA enhanced the smart-inverter capabilities of its Sunny Boy TL-US series ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Rayton Solar opens crowdfunding to support its low-cost PV module manufacturing method
Rayton Solar, Inc. announced a plan to bring its cost-effective solar panel manufacturing solution to fruition with a Regulation A+ equity crowdfunding campaign, allowing anyone in the United States to support the company’s vision. Read our original story on Rayton here. Rayton Solar has bridged the gap between particle accelerator technologyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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PetersenDean Roofing & Solar joins Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor Network
Fremont Calif.-based PetersenDean Roofing & Solar has been hand-selected by Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt LLC to join their Platinum Preferred Contractor Network of top tier roofing professionals based upon its commitment to service, reliability and outstanding craftsmanship. Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Roofing Contractors is considered one of theRead More — Solar Builder magazine