Author: LEED Blogger
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Largest landfill solar project in U.S. procures REC Solar panels
REC Group, the leading European brand for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, is powering the Annapolis Solar Park in Annapolis, Md. Designed and constructed by EDF Renewables Distributed Solutions, the 18.1 MW large system is expected to generate 24,000 MWh annually, enough to power 2,200 average US households. The installation withRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SEIA updates Solar Tax Manual for first time since 2016
Known throughout the industry as the must-have guide for solar tax and finance issues, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is now releasing Version 9.0, the first comprehensive update of the SEIA Solar Tax Manual since 2016. Among several updates, the new guide incorporates the commence construction guidance issued byRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Nearmap’s new MapBrowser tools improve measurement precision, imagery for remote solar design
We gave this a mention in our top storylines from Solar Power International this year, but Nearmap is changing the game for remote design for solar installers with a complete measurement toolset in MapBrowser for the solar, roofing and other rooftop industries. The new MapBrower tools allow users to measureRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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This just-commissioned Vermont landfill solar site was more than five years in the making
The Brattleboro, Vermont, landfill solar project was energized on June 30, 2018 and is now producing clean, renewably generated electricity. Officials from Windham Solid Waste Management District, along with multiple towns, schools and non-profits securing financial benefits associated with the project, celebrated its commissioning at a ribbon cutting ceremony today.Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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CPS Energy, RES Americas are building a $16 million solar + storage project in San Antonio
CPS Energy has taken a major step in using new technology to produce emission-free renewable energy during high energy use days. This focus on reliability, environmental stewardship and innovation was announced today as Greater San Antonio’s natural gas and electric provider broke ground on their first solar energy and batteryRead More — Solar Builder magazine