Category: Solar Power & Energy
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Another demand charge bites the dust: El Paso Electric settlement approved
The Texas Public Utilities Commission approved a settlement supported by El Paso Electric, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, Energy Freedom Coalition of America, SEIA, Eco El Paso, and Sunrun to drop a demand charge targeted at customers who invest in rooftop solar. El Paso Electric, which serves 300,000 customersRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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PV Pointers: Five tips for purchasing from a mounting manufacturer
1) Engage manufacturers early Successful renewable energy projects optimize the power generation equipment in accordance with a site’s unique conditions. Unsuccessful projects fight their environment. Rather than advocating a one-size-fits-all solution, your mounting system manufacturer should be involved in project planning from day one to recommend options as to howRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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GameChange Solar surpasses 1 GW in sales
GameChange Solar sent word that it has passed the 1 GW mark in sales and expects to have substantially over 1 GW installed by year end 2016. “Our mission is to help repower the planet with clean reliable solar energy,” said Derick Botha, VP of Business Development of GameChange Solar. “We offerRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SMA’s Sunny Boy passes UL 1741 SA testing to meet needs in Arizona, California
SMA says it is the first inverter manufacturer to complete functional and safety testing with UL according to the UL 1741 SA (Supplement A) draft standard, which identifies inverter functions required for optimal grid stability. To achieve that, SMA enhanced the smart-inverter capabilities of its Sunny Boy TL-US series ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Rayton Solar opens crowdfunding to support its low-cost PV module manufacturing method
Rayton Solar, Inc. announced a plan to bring its cost-effective solar panel manufacturing solution to fruition with a Regulation A+ equity crowdfunding campaign, allowing anyone in the United States to support the company’s vision. Read our original story on Rayton here. Rayton Solar has bridged the gap between particle accelerator technologyRead More — Solar Builder magazine