Author: LEED Blogger

  • SolarSkin Design Studio gives homeowners control of solar panel graphic design

    Homeowners care about curb appeal, and sometimes a solar system clashes with their aesthetics. As remedies there are all-black panels and BIPV solar shingles, but there is still room for visual innovation. Sistine Solar was the first to come out with a camouflaged solution in SolarSkin, which matches the actual look of shinglesRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Wholesale Solar to start distributing JLM Energy storage solutions

    JLM Energy has inked a distribution deal with Wholesale Solar. With this strategic partnership, JLM Energy will expand the availability of its Phazr DC coupled battery systems, Energizr 100 back-up for residential and Gridz AC coupled commercial solutions. Developed by JLM Energy, Phazr is an innovative distributed energy storage platform. Phazr’s plug-and-play designRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • IGS Energy builds on GRID Alternatives partnership in new three-year commitment

    IGS Energy announced a new multi-year partnership with GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest non-profit solar installer, building on previous support for the organization and its mission. The expansion of this important partnership builds on each company’s mission to extend clean, affordable solar energy to more communities throughout the United StatesRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Advance Solar & Energy earns Company Accreditation from NABCEP

    Advance Solar & Energy has just received Company Accreditation by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABECP). NABCEP awards accreditation to companies that meet a rigorous set of standards around installation, employee training and qualification, safe work practices, and customer accountability. Advance Solar has been providing solar services,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Analysis: Renewable energy generation continues to outpace government forecasts

    According to an analysis by the SUN DAY Campaign of data in the latest issue of the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) “Electric Power Monthly” (with statistics through December 31, 2017), electricity generated by renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) was 13.2% higher in 2017 than inRead More — Solar Builder magazine