Category: Solar Power & Energy
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EDF Renewables to deploy 2 GW of Array Technologies solar trackers
Solar tracker giant Array Technologies and EDF Renewables North America, one of the largest renewable energy developers in North America, announced a new partnership that will see nearly two gigawatts of single-axis solar tracking equipment supplied to EDF by Array Technologies over the coming years. “As long-term owners ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Nearmap buys 3D geometry tech provider to improve its already great solar roof design platform
Leading aerial imagery company Nearmap has acquired technology and assets from Pushpin, a technology company that extracts data from 3D models to provide roof geometry insights to a variety of sectors including roofing, solar and government. The technology acquisition allows Nearmap to rapidly extract and disseminate roof geometry from itsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Residential solar installations in U.S. hit record high in 2019 third quarter (15 states have best quarter ever)
The U.S. residential solar market reached record highs in the third quarter of 2019 with 712 megawatts of solar installed, according to the latest U.S. Solar Market Insight report from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The U.S. solar market added 2.6 gigawatts ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Retail energy customers want more than commodities from energy service providers
A new survey from DNV GL found that customers want more than commodity supply from energy providers, with behind-the-meter generation and energy management strategies in greater demand than ever before. Retail energy providers responding to the survey reported increased customer satisfaction and customer retention, as well as an opportunity toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Meet Solar Calculator, an AI-driven solar design, estimator tool aimed at homeowners
Solar-Estimate.org, a SolarReviews company, has added an online solar estimator, the Solar Calculator, that puts a legit solar design software into the hands of consumers for the first time. Solar-Estimate.org has been known for its solar production and savings calculations, but its newest tool adds automated panel placement and real-world productionRead More — Solar Builder magazine