Category: Green & Clean

  • Obama makes solar energy for low-income housing a priority

    The Obama Administration made a bold goal to install 300 MW of new solar panels on federally subsidized low- and moderate- income communities by 2020, and to offer loans and toolkits that further incentivize solar adoption. Those in the solar industry know the the progress that’s been made the last fiveRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Ideal Power with order for 5 MW of power conversion systems

    Ideal Power Inc., a developer of innovative power conversion technologies, received 5 MW of orders for its 30 kW Battery Converter, its Grid Resilient 30 kW Multi-Port Power Conversion System and its Grid Resilient 125 kW Power Conversion System from multiple channel partners. The units will ship to commercial andRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Canadian International Trade Tribunal makes call on ‘Chinese Solar PV Module Dumping and Subsidization’ issue

    The Canada Borders Services Agency (CBSA) recently reviewed an anti-dumping complaint regarding import practices around Chinese panels in the Canadian market. Based on information provided, the CBSA determined that there was “sufficient evidence that certain panels originating in or exported from China have been dumped and subsidized, and there was aRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • CBS ArcSafe new remote switch actuator for Pringle Switches

    CBS ArcSafe, a manufacturer of remote racking and switching solutions for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, introduced a remote switch actuator for QA/CBC Pringle Switches. The new CBS ArcSafe RSA-135A actuator allows technicians to remotely close and open/trip the Pringle switch from a safe distance while remaining stationed outside the arc-flash boundary.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Trina Solar to debut Trinaswitch at #Intersolar2015

    Trina Solar Limited announced the North America launch of Trinaswitch, its next generation of smart solar modules. This module builds new technology into the junction box, allowing a more seamless integration for safety and compliance. “Trinaswitch is a continuation of Trina Solar’s product strategy in adding smart functionality to solar photovoltaic modules toRead More — Solar Builder magazine