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  • On the Scene: NEXTracker combines solar expertise, product solutions

    Solar power is starting to move into the mainstream, but this current success comes after decades of slow adoption and product evolution — an evolution with which the team at NEXTracker is intimately familiar. NEXTracker might seem like one of the new kids that’s popped up on the solar blockRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • On the Scene: SunLink’s new service approach uses tech industry blueprint

    To understand where the solar industry is about to go over the next five, 10, 20 years, one might look at the tech industry. Fall down this rabbit hole for a minute: Technology companies started by producing their products and selling those products to customers. IBM, for example, made computers.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Stay in a Real Hobbit Village

    Here is some great news for all Lord of the Rings fans. Kristie Wolfe, who’s already been featured here when she built her Hawaiian tree house, has now set out to build a Hobbit village, which will be located in Chelan, Washington. The village will consist of three Hobbit dwellings, which will all be off-grid.…

  • Nevada solar company GoSolar cuts jobs in wake of PUCN decision

    Following the decision by Governor Brian Sandoval‘s Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) to dramatically alter Nevada’s rooftop solar industry, big name national solar companies like SolarCity and Vivint came out against the move and then even publicly stopped doing business in the area. Well, it isn’t just the bigRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • NEXTracker’s NX Horizon tracker achieves UL 3703 certification

    NEXTracker’s self-powered tracker (SPT), NX Horizon, is now UL 3703 certified. This certification specifically addresses solar tracking system functions with respect to risk of electric shock, mechanical and fire hazards. NEXTracker’s UL 3703 certification includes grounding through existing structural components without the need for additional dedicated grounding components like braids,Read More — Solar Builder magazine