Category: Solar Power & Energy

  • Coldwell Solar to install 14-MW of Solar FlexRack trackers across 12 locations

    Solar FlexRack announced its solar pipeline agreement of 14 MW to install their TDP™ Turnkey Solar Trackers in 12  installations in California for Coldwell Solar. Steve Daniel, EVP of Solar FlexRack said, “Coldwell Solar’s in-depth experience and proven track record has made them the top solar provider serving the agricultural market.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SolarEdge unveils next-gen optimizer, commercial inverters, residential solution at Intersolar Europe

    SolarEdge Technologies is presenting its next-generation power optimizer, new large-capacity commercial inverters, and complete residential solution at Intersolar Europe. On the cutting-edge of PV safety and module-level power electronics, SolarEdge is unveiling its new S-Series power optimizer, which is an Intersolar Award Finalist in the Photovoltaics category. The S-Series powerRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • We look at the pros and cons of rail and rail-less PV mounting systems

    Should you go with a rail or rail-less PV mounting system on your next installation? Depending on who you ask, you will get strong opinions for both. I liken the choice to dieting. Don’t eat meat! Actually, don’t eat carbs! No, it’s sugar that’s the killer! Milk is bad! YouRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Consumers Energy, SunPower team up on Michigan solar pilot program

    In a state expected to grow its solar installations by more than 500 percent this year, Consumers Energy and SunPower are collaborating to offer a full-service home solar solution to 100 Michiganders from 32 counties statewide. As part of the Solar Distributed Generation (DG) Pilot Program, SunPower will provide participatingRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • This new residential battery management system is available via Open Source License

    The Digital Microgrid Initiative P.B.C. (DMI), is a public benefit corporation organized to provide clean, reliable and inexpensive electric power to remote areas where grid power is unreliable or non-existent. All profits are reinvested to provide more cost-effective solutions to further the company’s mission of providing clean, low-cost electric power whereRead More — Solar Builder magazine