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  • Roof Tech solar mounting systems approved in ICC-ES evaluation report

    The RT-[E] Mount and E Mount AIR, manufactured by Roof Tech Inc, recently received an evaluation report (ESR#3575) from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), providing evidence that the PV mounting system with integrated flexible flashing meets code requirements. Building officials, architects, contractors, specifiers, designers and others utilize ICC-ES Evaluation Reports toRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Fluorescent Lights Can Improve IAQ

    Energy efficient method to clean air pollution discovered. More…

  • Unique Energy Efficient Cave House

    Southern Spain boasts of many cave houses, which are beautiful to look at and also serve the purpose of keeping the inhabitants cool in the searing summer heat. But the recently built House on the Cliff is certainly a step apart from the rest. With an exterior built to resemble a dragon’s head, and an…

  • Arizona State signs O&M contract with SunLink for campus solar projects

    SunLink Corp. has taken on O&M responsibility for a group of tracker and rooftop solar projects installed at Arizona State University (ASU). This win for SunLink’s PowerCare program is the latest in a series of solar installations and O&M contracts since the company launched its enhanced PowerCare program in JulyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Las Vegas IKEA ready to open with 1-MW PV system on roof

    The world’s largest retailers continue to see the value of solar. IKEA announced that the solar installation is complete atop its Las Vegas store opening May 18, 2016. Once commissioned, the project will be the largest single-use retail rooftop solar array in Nevada. The store’s 240,504-square-foot solar comprises a 1.14Read More — Solar Builder magazine