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Category: Solar Power & Energy

  • APsystems’ YC5001 microinverter now certified for installs in Los Angeles

    APsystems sent word that its YC500i microinverter with EnergyMax has been certified for use in the Los Angeles market. General Approval under the City of Los Angeles’ rigorous certification process was announced by the Department of Building and Safety, following testing by the Los Angeles City Electrical Testing Laboratory. GeneralRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • IHS: Microinverter, PV optimizer market shifting more to AC, smart module integrations

    The business model of microinverter and power optimizer suppliers is set to shift from standalone units to integrated systems, such as Smart and AC modules, according to new analysis released today by IHS Markit. The annual IHS Technology PV Microinverter and Power Optimizer Report examines market size, pricing and vendorRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Fronius launches smart meter for solar systems

    String inverter manufacturer Fronius launched a new accessory for its inverters: The Fronius Smart Meter. This new solution offers dynamic feed-in management and energy consumption monitoring. An increasing number of grid operators set feed-in limits for grid-connected solar systems. With the Fronius Smart Meter and the inverter’s dynamic power reductionRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar Builder Project of The Year Winner: Staten Solar’s Levee Mount

    Levee Mount Category: Ground-Mount (C&I) Delano, Calif. | 522 kW The agricultural segment has a conundrum when it comes to adding solar: it could benefit greatly from the power generation, but dedicating too much land for a sizable enough project will cut too deeply into its revenue. Wasting productive landRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar Builder Project of The Year Winner: Moapa Southern Paiute Solar

    Moapa Southern Paiute Solar Category: Ground-Mount (utility-scale) Moapa, Nev. | 353 MW You may remember this project first appearing in our Sept./Oct. issue in which we highlighted the importance of the ground screws in completing the project. It was entered into the Project of the Year awards shortly thereafter andRead More — Solar Builder magazine