Author: LEED Blogger
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PV module procurement: Common mistakes made and issues to consider
As part of our 2021 Solar PV Modules Buyer’s Guide, we asked solar PV panel manufacturers what they considered to be common mistakes made in the procurement process by solar installers and EPCs. Here is what they had to say. Peak power vs. production One of the factors that isRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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GameChange Solar debuts albedo-boosting tech for its bifacial trackers
GameChange Solar today announced BifacialReflector, a patent-pending new technology that they think will provide a big increase in power production for the GameChange Solar Genius Tracker when paired with bifacial modules. What is it? The technology is a highly reflective (.95 albedo), permanent solid surface up to 4m wide, whichRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SimpliPhi Power systems approved for UL 9540 certification
A wide range of SimpliPhi Power’s energy storage products and system configurations were recently approved for Certification under UL 9540. The AccESS, BOSS.6 & BOSS.12 systems can be used individually or in combination to achieve multiple, robust solutions across residential and commercial applications, both on & off grid, andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Clearway Energy completes construction of Kern County’s Rosamond Central solar project
Construction is finished and commercial operations have begun on the 192 MW Rosamond Central solar project in Kern County, California, says Clearway Energy Group. Rosamond Central is contracted under Power Purchase Agreements with East Bay Community Energy and Clean Power Alliance, both Community Choice Aggregators providing a diverse rangeRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SunPower is closing its solar panel manufacturing facility in Oregon
SunPower Corp. is closing its solar panel manufacturing plant in Hillsboro, Ore., and cutting the 170 jobs that go with it. SunPower will provide all impacted employees with comprehensive separation packages, including severance, work transition assistance and six months of COBRA for continuation of health insurance coverage. The company willRead More — Solar Builder magazine