Author: LEED Blogger
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How to find the perfect solar + storage projects (start by looking at the rates)
At the heart of a solar + storage system is a battery, but that heart can’t beat without its brain — the software layer telling it how to operate. For your customers, regardless of battery manufacturer, the software brain is driven by three possible value streams. Peak demand shaving. ThisRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar Cells That Harvest Energy All Day Every Day
One huge drawback of going solar is the fact that it only makes sense in areas which get abundant sunshine year-round. However, a team of scientists from China has now come up with a new solar cell, which can harvest energy even when it’s raining. This solar cell is made using graphene, which has proven…
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Enphase Energy CEO steps down as board searches for successor
Enphase Energy announced today that after more than 10 years at the helm of the company, Paul Nahi is stepping down as President and CEO. He will continue to assist Enphase as it transitions to a new leader. The Company’s Board of Directors has begun a search for a replacementRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Financial details on Michigan State University solar project revealed
Alterra Power Corp. and Inovateus Solar LLC closed $19.9 million construction loan facility for the Spartan solar project, an 11 MW solar project located on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, Michigan. The loan facility is supplied by 1st Source Bank, a subsidiary of 1st Source Corporation andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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PetersenDean Roofing & Solar partners with GAF on new shingle deal
Through a new partnership, Fremont, California-based PetersenDean Roofing & Solar says it will be supplying customers with shingles that can be used to comply with Title 24 cool roof requirements supplied by GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer. “We selected GAF because they own an expansive network of manufacturing facilities andRead More — Solar Builder magazine