Category: Solar Power & Energy

  • Oaktree Capital Management invests in solar bos company Shoals

    Shoals Technologies Group, a leader in solar electrical balance of systems, received an investment by from the Power Opportunities group of Oaktree Capital Management L.P. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Founded in 1996, Shoals designs and manufactures a diverse range of products for solar and energy storage projects, includingRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Rundown of Wiley’s PV wire management clips, ties

    Insulated P-Clips & Straps WILEY insulated p-clips easily install into a mounting hole with 1/4″ hardware. WILEY insulated straps are the perfect reusable, long lasting alternative to a cable tie solution. The vinyl coating acts as a shield against vibration and cable insulation damage. These products are great for generalRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Urban Planning: Commercial rooftops are biggest void, opportunity in solar

    Commercial rooftops offer a ton of potential job opportunities for solar installers and developers going forward. Analysts at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimate a technical potential of 1,118 GW of capacity and 1,432 TWh of annual energy generation, equivalent to 39 percent of the nation’s electricityRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar Builder 2017-06-19 16:15:39

    Historic funeral business leaps into 21st century with rooftop solar arrays on seven locations Freedom Solar recently installed more than 530 kilowatts of solar power on seven locations of Mission Park Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries, the largest and oldest privately owned funeral company in San Antonio. Powered by 1,634 high-efficiencyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Florida keeps solar momentum going, governor signs SB 90

    Florida Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 90 (SB 90), “Renewable Energy Source Devices,” into law, which extends a property tax exemption for renewable energy installations, including solar, wind, and geothermal, on both commercial and residential properties. The legislation implements the Amendment 4 ballot initiative passed by Florida voters inRead More — Solar Builder magazine