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  • Michigan Public Service Commission finalizes avoided cost rates for Consumers Energy

    The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued a ruling finalizing the rates and standard contract terms that Consumers Energy Co., one of Michigan’s largest investor-owned utilities, must pay for energy and capacity from solar energy facilities and other independent power producers under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). TheRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Seaward improves PV testing range, uses new I-V curve algorithm

    Solar test equipment manufacturer Seaward Group has relaunched the latest in its popular range of solar PV test equipment with new features to keep it at the forefront of the industry. The new PV200/210 Complete Kit, which builds on the success of the original PV200 and 210 devices, has newRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • EV Update: Seven steps for regulators, New York rebate, EVgo ramps deployment

    Electric vehicles are coming, and grid planners, regulators, developers and solar companies should all be ready to build the complementary infrastructure. Here’s a roundup of all the recent EV segments news to keep you up to date. AEE’s seven steps to prepare for EV surge Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) releasedRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Watch: SnapNrack debuts Ultra Rail System at Solar Power International

    SnapNrack debuted its new Ultra Rail System at Solar Power International this year, a lightweight rail solution for mounting solar modules on the roof. Ultra Rail, a lighter rail profile, is a more economical solution for projects in more average load conditions, especially when attachment spacing is already dictated byRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • More solar installers are now adding on home energy monitoring services

    Mentioned in our top storylines from SPI is the solar + storage + home automation space finally taking shape. While the full suite is officially here (via Sonnen), the demand isn’t there yet. A key step in that direction though is the proliferation of more home energy monitoring systems thatRead More — Solar Builder magazine