Category: Solar Power & Energy

  • Mexico solar expansion: Two solar tracker companies with Latin America updates

    Array Technologies Inc. (ATI) and NEXTacker, two of the top solar tracker companies out there, had news last week concerning moves into Mexico. ATI opens new office ATI’s was the most notable of the announcements, as it is expanding its industry-leading tracker services into Latin America, supported by a newRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Clamps of Approval: Here’s what to look for when selecting PV clamps

    The following advice was sent our way via Civic Solar. Check them out here. Clamps, the racking component used to fasten and ground modules to rails, are an integral component of a racking system. Knowing what to look for in a clamp is a great place to start when vettingRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • California Senate Panel approves energy storage bill

    The Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee approved a bill this week that would empower consumers to take part in California’s clean energy future. SB 700, the Energy Storage Initiative, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would create a marketplace for local energy storage to bring down prices andRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • EcoFasten Solar debuts new mounting solution for standing seam metal roofs

    EcoFasten Solar has launched its newest product, SimpleBlock, a solution designed specifically for standing seam metal roofing applications. The versatile SimpleBlock provides a variety of options through compatibility with any rack manufacturer’s connection points (L-feet, posts), and will fit any double-lock standing seam. You’ll have to check it out forRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Hey renewable energy developers — PG&E has issued a call for project proposals

    Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) sent out call for proposals for renewable energy developers to build new projects for a clean energy program available to PG&E customers. The sites are for PG&E’s Regional Renewable Choice program that will expand renewable energy access by enabling customers to work directly withRead More — Solar Builder magazine