Author: LEED Blogger

  • SMA, battery specialist Powin sign two-year deal for 2-GW of storage capacity

    SMA America, the US subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA), and US battery specialist Powin signed a two-year framework agreement for the supply of SMA system solutions for a total of 2 gigawatts of storage capacity as well as for service work. “We are looking forward to a synergistic partnership in this growth sector,”……

  • Making the case for microinverters in C&I solar

    Technology is changing the norms of commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar system design. Panels are getting huge and nearing 600 W. UL 3741 compliant systems are starting to hit the market to expand options for meeting NEC 690.12. And beefed up microinverters are poised to do in C&I what they’ve done for residential –……

  • Moss debuts two-year solar Apprenticeship Program

    Apprentices are a key component for earning the tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. This month, Moss Construction enrolled the first 20 participants in its innovative solar apprenticeship program that will train its next crop of utility-scale solar energy construction team members. “The Moss Apprenticeship Program was developed in response to the labor needs……

  • LONGi breaks world record for silicon solar cell efficiency

    LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. set a new world record for silicon solar cell efficiency at 26.81%, according to the latest certification report of Institut für Solarenergieforschung in Hameln (ISFH). This is LONGi’s heterojunction (HJT) silicon solar cells on full-size silicon wafers going through mass production. “This outstanding achievement will be include in the next……

  • What IRA incentives are solar homeowners most interested in?

    The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has all sorts of goodies for homeowners looking to be more energy efficient and/or electrified. And the homeowners that are most likely to be at the front of the line for such things are solar homeowners. So, what are they most interested in? And can solar installers help? Palmetto Solar……