Author: LEED Blogger
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Florida Company Designs and Builds Shipping Container Homes
The Lakeland, Florida-based company, New Generation Builders, uses recycled 8 by 20-foot shipping containers, and transforms them into tiny homes or offices. They specialize in providing sustainable, fully functional homes, though they also take orders for custom builds. Their designs are aimed primarily at customers who are looking for a cabin or beach house to…
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Renewable Energy Jobs Surge
In 2013, approximately 6.5 million people were employed in the renewable energy industry worldwide. More…
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APS Microinverters Installed on 32-Home Habitat for Humanity Project
APS microinverters are featured in a new 32-home affordable housing project by Habitat for Humanity. The Harris Court development in Port Orchard, Wash., will fulfill Habitat’s mission of providing safe, decent housing –- and a lower power bill as well. Thanks to Habitat’s partnership with local solar providers, the new homesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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First Solar’s 250-MW Sale to NextEra Energy Resources Now Complete
First Solar announced today that it has completed the sale of the 250-MWac Silver State South Solar Project to a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Silver State South is located on approximately 3,000 acres of federally managed land in Clark County, Nevada. The projectRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Martifer Solar Plans 1.46-MW Ground-Mount in Mexico
Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, has entered into a strategic partnership with Citelum, a global leader in public lighting and sustainable urban development. The companies will work together to provide the municipality of Izamal, Yucatán, Mexico, with clean energy through the combined power of solar photovoltaic energy and LEDRead More — Solar Builder magazine