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Category: Solar Power & Energy

  • REC Solar acquires Stellar Energy, adds 60 MW to portfolio

    REC Solar is further expanding its commercial solar focus by after acquiring Stellar Energy, a leading solar provider in the western U.S., through an asset purchase agreement. REC Solar, a national, fully integrated solar provider focused exclusively on commercial businesses, will provide customers with integrated, turnkey solar solutions ranging from financing andRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • GlobalData: Hanergy’s troubles stem from thin-film module outlook

    Chinese PV manufacturer Hanergy has been in the news lately for the wrong reasons, such as a dropping stock and recently canceled $585 million order (see this Financial Times article for many of the details). GlobalData analyst Amit Sharma says that these problems are largely because of an “overly optimistic approach regarding itsRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Ampt LLC string optimizers delivering cent-per-watt value

    Ampt LLC sent out a release noting that its string optimizers are being deployed in 600 volt PV solar systems at installed costs in cents per watt that rival that of 1,000 volt systems. Ampt String Optimizers are DC-to-DC converters that are being deployed with 1,000 volt inverters at their full-rated powerRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Schneider Electric provides electrical BOS for 100 MW PV power plant in the Philippines

    Schneider Electric Solar Business has been chosen to supply the complete balance of system (BOS) and service contract for a 100 MW PV power plant in the Philippines. This latest project win is on top of a 30 MW PV power plant that was commissioned in March 2015 and is providingRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • CBS ArcSafe’s new remote switch actuator

    The CBS ArcSafe RSA-73A is a custom-designed and built remote switch actuator that allows technicians to remotely charge, close, and/or trip General Electric Type HPC High Pressure Contact Switches from a safe distance while remaining stationed outside of the arc-flash boundary. Installation and operation of the CBS ArcSafe RSA-73A is quick, simpleRead More — Solar Builder magazine