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  • Report: Energy storage would benefit more than 5 million commercial customers

    The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Clean Energy Group (CEG) have released the first comprehensive public analysis detailing the potential size of the commercial behind-the-meter battery storage market in the United States. NREL analyzed over 10,000 utility tariffs in 48 states, finding that more thanRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Sun Bandit solar water heating, storage system qualifies for Solar Thermal Rebate Program

    The PV-powered solar water heating and storage system, Sun Bandit by Next Generation Energy, has qualified for the new, higher incentives associated with the California Solar Initiative (CSI) Solar Thermal Rebate Program. Close to $109 million in incentives is currently available to drive solar adoption: $92.6 million for general market,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Tiny Home with a Steel Frame

    A number of professional tiny home building companies have emerged in recent years, and as the field evolves, so do the construction methods. An example of this is the new tiny home model recently unveiled by SteelGenix, a Denver, Colorado-based tiny home builder. They used lightweight, high-strength steel framing, while the exterior is also clad…

  • Solar Spectrum, Horizon Solar Power merge under Sungevity, forming one of nation’s largest residential solar installers

    Solar Spectrum has merged with Temecula, Calif.-based Horizon Solar Power to create the nation’s fourth largest residential solar system provider. Since 2008, Horizon has been a leading designer and installer of residential and commercial solar systems in Southern California. Frank Kneller, CEO of Horizon Solar Power, will serve as theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Check out this 541-kW solar canopy project at Salisbury University

    Standard Solar sent word of a completed solar installation at Salisbury University. Standard Solar constructed and will operate, own and maintain the 541.8-kW solar system featuring four solar canopies and five electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The canopies will cover a parking lot to provide shade for the University’s ParkingRead More — Solar Builder magazine