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  • Q CELLS partners with Enphase on AC version of Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+ solar module

    Q CELLS announced a strategic partnership with Enphase to develop Enphase Energized Q CELLS AC Modules (ACMs) based on seventh-generation Enphase IQ microinverters. The first Enphase and Q CELLS-developed ACMs will be available from major distributors in the U.S. starting July 15th. The Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+/AC 340-345 ACM features the EnphaseRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Resolving Complexities in a Landfill Community Solar Project, part 2: Construction

    Located on the outskirts of Beverly, Mass., in Essex County, the Beverly Community Solar Project was four and a half years in the making. Early challenges included waiting for an open incentive program that would make the project economically viable. In late 2018, Massachusetts introduced its new solar incentive program,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Resolving Complexities in a Landfill Community Solar Project, part 1: Development

    Located on the outskirts of Beverly, Mass., in Essex County, the Beverly Community Solar Project was four and a half years in the making. Early challenges included waiting for an open incentive program that would make the project economically viable. In late 2018, Massachusetts introduced its new solar incentive program,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Defying predictions yet again, solar PV system costs keep falling

    Solar PV system costs in the U.S. are falling faster than anticipated across all market segments, primarily driven by module price reduction (again), according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. Residential system prices with mono PERC modules are now expected to fall 17% from 2020 to 2025, up from 14%Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Ribbon cut on this massive solar canopy at a city bus facility in Arizona

    Officials representing Valley Metro, Ariz., cut the official ribbon to celebrate the activation of 3,500 new solar panels. With this installation, all Valley Metro maintenance facilities now rely on solar power. In partnership with Standard Solar and Veregy, the project began construction in June of 2019 and the panels started producingRead More — Solar Builder magazine