Category: Solar Power & Energy

  • LONGi increases world record efficiency of its 120-cell half-cut mono PERC module

    TÜV-SÜD announced that LONGi Solar’s 120-cell half-cut monocrystalline PERC module has exceeded 360 W, which would be a new world record for the highest power 120-cell half-cut monocrystalline PERC module. This adds to LONGi’s world record for 60-cell monocrystalline PERC module for power and conversion efficiency. LONGi’s singular focus onRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Panasonic to donate solar systems, develop local business in Off-grid Solutions Project

    Panasonic Corporation has kicked off a project for people living in off-grid areas that combines educational activities to promote understanding of electricity and provision of the company’s related products. The Off-grid Solutions Project is part of Panasonic’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, celebrating the centennial of the company’s founding this year.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Dynamic Energy completes 243-kW solar system for Klear Vu

    Klear Vu Corporation, a Massachusetts manufacturer of chair pads and rocker sets, recently invested in a 243-kW solar system that will supply over 35 percent of its annual electricity consumption. By partnering with Dynamic Energy Solutions LLC, a full-service solar energy solutions provider, the system is expected to provide Klear Vu withRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar wealth gap: New reports show size of low-income solar market, solutions to boost installs

    Something that’s not talked about enough: one of the largest barriers to solar adoption and a game-changing move into a distributed generation future is the wealth gap. A new report released by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) shows that nearly half of all the United States’ residential rooftop solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New AC module now available via Solaria, Enphase

    Enphase Energy and Solaria Corp. are teaming up to introduce an Enphase Energized AC Module, the Solaria PowerXT-AC. The Solaria PowerXT-AC features the Enphase IQ 7+ Microinverter and delivers high performance and aesthetics through Solaria’s proprietary module technology. The PowerXT-AC will be available from Soligent at locations around the U.S.Read More — Solar Builder magazine