Author: LEED Blogger
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California’s Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing program sees big response in opening week
Within the first day of accepting applications, California’s new Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program is nearly fully subscribed, having received more than 240 applications representing over 74 megawatts (MW) of solar power generating capacity and $163 million in reserved funding. The high-volume of applications resulted in SOMAH’s first-yearRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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UNIRAC debuts new collection of rooftop solar mounting products to optimize install process
UNIRAC unveiled a collection of new products and accessories, including SFM INFINITY, a rooftop solar PV mounting system that the company says optimizes the solar installation process. The announcement is the latest round in UNIRAC’s Better Solar Starts Here program to help customers capture the next level of cost savingsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Wood MacKenzie: Microgrids in disaster-prone areas of United States shows huge resiliency opportunity
Research from Wood Mackenzie finds that the U.S. has a substantial opportunity to grow its microgrid segment in geographical areas that are repeatedly affected by power outages because, surprisingly, that has not been the case to this point. The Wood Mac analysis shows a single natural disaster does not leadRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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UMass Amherst researchers propose new solar roof assessment approach with DeepRoof
Industry figures show the global rate of solar energy installations grew by 30 percent in one recent year, and the average cost of installing solar has fallen from $7 per watt to $2.8 per watt, making rooftop solar attractive to many more homeowners. But the progress of rooftop installations isRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Fronius to debut the new Primo GEN24 inverter generation, which includes a hybrid, battery inverter
Inverter specialist Fronius is taking solar to the next level by introducing innovative solar solutions at this year’s Solar Power International (SPI) trade show in Salt Lake City. In a completely redesigned booth (#2019), Fronius showcases new soft- and hardware solutions for residential and commercial solar applications, including an all-newRead More — Solar Builder magazine