Author: LEED Blogger
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COVID-19 response: Minnesota solar industry pushing for incentive extensions
Via ENN: An industry group had already been pushing for an extension of a popular solar incentive program set to end in 2021. Faced with a potential economic catastrophe from the coronavirus pandemic, Minnesota’s solar industry wants lawmakers to increase the budget for a solar program funded by Xcel Energy.Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar Distancing, ep. 4: Battery charging and monitoring basics for solar + storage
We chat with Eric Hill, energy storage and systems manager at Outback Power, about what to consider when charging your battery bank (avoiding over and undercharges, understanding set points and why) and how homeowners or solar installers can monitor their batteries’ health. Solar Distancing archive Episode 3: How to sizeRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Seeking institutional financing for solar projects? Three things you need to know
As solar becomes a top energy source for electricity generation in the U.S. and Europe, and capital costs to install renewable energy decline, institutional investors are starting to take notice. Renewable energy technology – and solar in particular – has made exponential gains in efficiency in recent years, enough toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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COVID-19 response: SunPower cuts salaries, expenses to save nearly $50 million
SunPower Corp. just announced a number of moves to manage its business during these COVID-uncertain times. The company believes these actions will position it well for when the solar industry returns to strong growth. (Here’s our most recent roundup of solar-related COVID-19 news tidbits). “During these unprecedented times, our primaryRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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COVID-19 response: SunPower cuts salaries, expenses to save nearly $50 million
SunPower Corp. just announced a number of moves to manage its business during these COVID-uncertain times. The company believes these actions will position it well for when the solar industry returns to strong growth. (Here’s our most recent roundup of solar-related COVID-19 news tidbits). “During these unprecedented times, our primaryRead More — Solar Builder magazine