Category: Solar Power & Energy
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APsystems improves its EMA portal, here are four new features
APsystems has released new system monitoring alert capabilities within its online EMA portal. The new alerts will improve communication regarding any production and communication issues with an enhanced email alert protocol, giving installers and homeowners further insight into any potential issues affecting their systems. While the APsystems EMA has alwaysRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Sarasota Nature Center earns Zero Net Energy Building Certification
The design for Sarasota’s Audubon Nature Center has earned Zero Net Energy Building Certification from the New Buildings Institute (NBI). Zero net energy (ZNE) buildings are ultra-efficient new construction and deep energy retrofit projects that consume only as much energy as they produce from clean, renew-able resources. The Audubon ProjectRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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PV Pointer: How to optimize PV system structural design for environmental hazards
According to a recent study by SolarPower Europe, new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed worldwide in 2016 reached more than 76 gigawatts. This was largely due to dramatic growth led by the United States and China, with both countries almost doubling the amount of solar added from 2015. Globally thereRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Check out this simple new solar canopy from startup Renewz
At the New England Home Show in Boston, solar energy and electric vehicle (EV) technology startup Renewz launched an online ordering campaign for the iSun Oasis, a smart solar canopy that easily integrates into homeowners’ lifestyle and garden, patio or driveway. It is part of the iSun Energy brand, andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Soligent buys REPOWER America solar franchise, distribution network (formerly Solar Universe)
Solar Engine LLC, a subsidiary of Soligent Holdings Inc., acquired the REPOWER America solar franchise and distribution network (known formerly as Solar Universe). As a result, Soligent will now offer its equipment, logistics, engineering and finance solutions to the REPOWER America franchisees. Additionally, Soligent dealers will be able to joinRead More — Solar Builder magazine