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  • Farmers showing increased interest in solar investment

    U.S. farmers reported an increased interest in leasing land for solar energy production, according to the monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index. Furthermore, views on farmland value also saw a boost because of clean energy production on agricultural sites. This month’s Ag Economy Barometer survey was conducted May 13-17. The index showed that interest……

  • Community solar developers look to AI to manage subscribers, advance equity

    by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network An ongoing billing snafu in ComEd territory in northern Illinois has some solar companies bracing for turbulence. When the problem is remedied, community solar subscribers will see a backlog of credits on their utility bills, but also accumulated charges for participating in the project. It’s the kind of surprise……

  • Case study: How a metal roof solar project survived category 5 hurricane winds

    Seven months after the devastation of Hurricane Otis to the resort city of Acapulco on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, this category 5 hurricane provided lessons for locals and businesses. The metal roof solar project at Grupo Comercial Chedraui, a grocery superstore chain, sustained severe damage. However, the solar metal roof (293 kWp) of its……

  • Fronius GEN24 inverter launching in U.S. this July

    The Fronius GEN24 — a state-of-the -art string inverter — has won several awards in Europe and is now ready to deploy in the North American market. If you’d like to check out the Fronius GEN24, the Fronius team is hitting the road this month to showcase the benefits, which include higher PV yields (even……

  • Gripple debuts Power-Tie, a permanent cable tie for solar projects

    Gripple, a specialist in wire joiners and tensioners, debuted a new solar cable management solution, Power-Tie. The Gripple Power-Tie combines the durability and strength of steel banding with the versatility of cable ties, ensuring simple, safe, and long-lasting installation. A failed cable tie can lead to a downed wire and potential inverter ground faults. Adding……