Category: Green & Clean
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United States energy storage sector hits deployment record in second quarter (residential up 28%)
According to Wood Mackenzie and the U.S. Energy Storage Association’s latest ‘US Energy Storage Monitor’ report, 168 megawatts were deployed in second quarter of 2020. This is an increase of 72% quarter over quarter, 117% year-over-year and is the second-highest quarterly total ever seen, falling just behind the fourth quarterRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SenseHawk raises $5.1M to enhance its solar plant construction, O&M software
SenseHawk, a Software as a service company that helps customers develop, build and operate solar and other infrastructure sites, raised $5.1 million in Series A1 funding. SenseHawk’s cloud-based platform and application modules solve several challenges in the development, construction and operation of solar sites. Its application modules enable solar companies toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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The Pitch: Installing Generac’s PWRCell to provide whole-home power with existing electrical
You can now provide whole home backup with just solar and a battery – no separate loads panel needed – via Generac’s PWRCell. Here to make The Pitch, explaining the beefed-up system specs and new technology, is Adam Schroeder product manager for PWRCell at Generac Power Systems. Highlights: – ARead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Grid saturation lessons from Australia and Hawaii
A number of countries, states, and municipalities have been setting 100% clean energy goals. As the price of renewables keeps dropping, more people and businesses are turning to clean local energy, often in the form of rooftop solar. But in some locations, like Australia and Hawaii, solar adoption has beenRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Details on a cool partnership bringing 10 MW of solar, local jobs to Appalachia
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia announced an awesome partnership with Secure Futures to provide commercial-scale solar installations in the coalfield region specifically designed to employ local workers. The initiative, “Securing Solar For Southwest Virginia,” will provide affordable solar solutions for businesses, nonprofits and local governments in the seven-county region,Read More — Solar Builder magazine