Author: LEED Blogger
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A Nebraska utility’s solar project plans suddenly clash with new zoning rules
From the Energy News Network: A Nebraska utility’s ambitious solar power plans have collided with a suburban county’s development aspirations just outside of Omaha. The Sarpy County board of commissioners adopted new zoning language earlier in June that would complicate, and possibly undo, plans by the Omaha Public Power DistrictRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Four benefits of Panasonic’s Residential Solar Installer Program according to Elite installers
The pandemic this year has caused slower than usual residential solar sales but has also served as an opportunity to pause and evaluate business models. A lot of the focus on that front has been modernizing sales and design processes. A less discussed strategy for local solar installation companies toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Roof assessment checklist for rack-mounted solar installs
The technology and techniques for mounting solar panels on roofs has been around for a surprisingly long time (as early as 1884). Thanks to that history and the improvement of techniques over time, rack-mounted solar panels present the lowest financial barrier to homeowners considering solar. There are, however, many thingsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Directional wind effects on single-axis solar tracker stow strategies explored in new whitepaper
As we enter the next decade of the utility-scale solar PV rollout, there are many uncertainties surrounding the future of the industry. Uncertainty surrounding the “greenness” of coronavirus recovery plans, and further legislation to disincentivize the use of fossil fuels puts a massive question mark beside any estimate on futureRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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New laws open the door for solar in Southwest Virginia
The coal mining industry has been declining for decades in the far southwestern corner of Virginia, a trend made even worse of late due to the pandemic. The region has experienced a significant economic downturn as a result, with unemployment and poverty levels rising as no new opportunities have successfullyRead More — Solar Builder magazine