Author: LEED Blogger
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Spread the wealth: Equitably send rooftop solar energy to every renter (without virtual NEM)
PV systems designed to self-consume solar energy are coming back into vogue. Reasons include rising utility rates, the addition of electric vehicles, and — the biggie — public utility commissions rolling back net metering payback rates for exported solar energy, for both home and building owners. In this article from the Q1 2024 issue of……
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Sol Systems secures supply of Canadian Solar modules produced at new Texas factory
Canadian Solar will be ramping up production of TOPCon solar modules at a Texas-based factory, and Sol Systems agreed to procure a significant portion of that supply for its U.S. project pipeline between 2024 and 2025. “We are thrilled to partner with Canadian Solar to scale the U.S. solar module manufacturing industry and create new……
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Trina Storage launches Elementa 2 with new ESS safety features
Safety and fire prevention is of utmost concern in energy storage systems. Trina Storage launched Elementa 2 in February, its new large-scale energy storage system (ESS) that features an upgraded pack design, smart liquid cooling for thermal management, and a robust fire mitigation and suppression system. This grid-scale LFP battery system (4.07 MWh total capacity)……
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Mitsubishi Power spins battery storage business into separate company Prevalon
Mitsubishi Power Americas is transforming its battery energy storage solutions (BESS) business into a standalone and legally separated company, Prevalon. Prevalon will concentrate independently on battery energy storage. It enters the market with an established track record, robust pipeline of global projects, and proven technology from Mitsubishi Power’s BESS business. The BESS business at Mitsubishi……
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AWM debuts new cable tensioning winch and improved beam rod
Solar cable management systems manufacturer Affordable Wire Management (AWM) alluded to new hardware offerings in a recent Q&A with Solar Builder, the PHOTON Kit and the HELIOS Beam Rod, both of which are now available. Let’s take a look. AWM’s PHOTON Kit uses winch technology to streamline construction during messenger cable install. Traditionally, above-ground cable……