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Category: Solar Power & Energy

  • BayWa, PVComplete launch new ‘Click to Quote’ function inside PVSketch

    BayWa r.e. Solar Systems and PVComplete announce the launch of a new “Click to Quote” feature on PVComplete’s online design tool, PVSketch. This feature enables users to seamlessly initiate a request for quote when designing a solar project, without leaving the PVSketch platform. “Solar contractors are hard-pressed to improve operationalRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • California State Assembly passes bill to extend solar thermal incentives

    California’s solar thermal incentives might live to see another day. The state’s Assembly passed AB 797 by a vote of 48 to 22 yesterday, which will extend consumer incentives for solar thermal technologies that reduce natural gas use in homes and buildings. The bill is part of the state’s ongoingRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Lux Research: Thin-film solar modules could challenge silicon in the coming years

    The two leading thin-film solar manufacturers, First Solar and Solar Frontier, represent a combined manufacturing capacity of 4 GW. While they do not pose a short-term challenge to crystalline silicon players’ market dominance, ongoing innovations will ensure thin-film remains a significant player, according to Lux Research. Of the two, First SolarRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New commercial PV monitoring gateway: AlsoEnergy Powerlogger 1000

    AlsoEnergy introduced a new standard gateway for their Commercial PV Monitoring Solution: the PowerLogger 1000. This interactive datalogger introduces a range of practical and time-saving benefits relative to other gateway devices in the PV marketplace. The PowerLogger 1000 adds a rugged interactive touch screen LCD display. This innovation allows workersRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Vivint Solar launches new retail sales channel

    Residential solar provider Vivint Solar has announced the launch of a new retail sales channel. The company says it is starting with kiosks at retail locations in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Utah by the end of June and expanding into additional retail locations and states throughout theRead More — Solar Builder magazine