Category: Green & Clean
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Roof assessment checklist for rack-mounted solar installs
The technology and techniques for mounting solar panels on roofs has been around for a surprisingly long time (as early as 1884). Thanks to that history and the improvement of techniques over time, rack-mounted solar panels present the lowest financial barrier to homeowners considering solar. There are, however, many thingsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Directional wind effects on single-axis solar tracker stow strategies explored in new whitepaper
As we enter the next decade of the utility-scale solar PV rollout, there are many uncertainties surrounding the future of the industry. Uncertainty surrounding the “greenness” of coronavirus recovery plans, and further legislation to disincentivize the use of fossil fuels puts a massive question mark beside any estimate on futureRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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New laws open the door for solar in Southwest Virginia
The coal mining industry has been declining for decades in the far southwestern corner of Virginia, a trend made even worse of late due to the pandemic. The region has experienced a significant economic downturn as a result, with unemployment and poverty levels rising as no new opportunities have successfullyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Students in Salt Lake City drive school district to 100 percent clean energy commitment
Earlier this month, the Salt Lake City District School board passed a resolution unanimously establishing the goal of transitioning the school district to 100% clean electricity by 2030, and off of fossil fuels for heating and transportation by 2040. This effort was led by students from Salt Lake’s three majorRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Students in Salt Lake City drive school district to 100 percent clean energy commitment
Earlier this month, the Salt Lake City District School board passed a resolution unanimously establishing the goal of transitioning the school district to 100% clean electricity by 2030, and off of fossil fuels for heating and transportation by 2040. This effort was led by students from Salt Lake’s three majorRead More — Solar Builder magazine