Category: Solar Power & Energy
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GTM Research predicts solar market doomsday scenario if Suniva’s proposal is approved
If SEIA’s 88,000 job loss warning wasn’t enough, GTM Research has published a chilling report on the devastating impact Suniva’s new trade dispute would have on the U.S. solar market if their proposals were imposed. If Suniva’s petition is successful, GTM says it will erase two-thirds of what’s expected toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Enter Zayed Future Energy awards for chance at $1.5 million top prize
The Zayed Future Energy Prize, a global prize for innovation in renewable energy, will accept applications for its 10th anniversary awards until July 6, 2017. Categories for consideration include: small and medium enterprises, non-profit organizations, and global high schools. Companies and non-profits are eligible for a $1.5 million prize; highRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Spruce Finance sells $250 million solar loan portfolio
Spruce Finance, a provider of consumer financing for residential energy efficiency and solar technology, completed a whole loan sale of $250 million of its efficiency and solar loan portfolio to a large North American bank with expertise in consumer loan assets. This marks the second major sale of loan assetsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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PetersenDean to hire 50 employees to boost solar efforts in Nevada
PetersenDean Roofing & Solar, a privately-held roofing and solar company, is expanding of its solar division in Nevada in response to the newly reinstated energy policy signed into effect last week by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. With this expansion, PetersenDean expects to hire at least 50 new employees and pursueRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Panasonic solar module posts world-leading output temperature coefficient
Panasonic Corp. says it has achieved the world’s leading output temperature coefficient for mass-produced silicon photovoltaic modules, at -0.258%/°C. This record-breaking innovation sets a new standard for the solar industry, improving on the previous temperature coefficient by 0.032 points at the mass production level, highlighting the positive temperature characteristics ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine