Category: Green Building LEED News

  • SEIA releases Diversity Best Practices Guide for solar industry

    With solar on track to become the most diverse energy source in America, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released a Diversity Best Practices Guide for the Solar Industry – a guiding tool for organizations looking to implement diversity goals. Complete with recruitment best practices, leadership tips and retentionRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New report offers plan to help states maximize solar power

    As interest in residential rooftop solar expands, utility commissions need to consider how to encourage solar growth while treating all customers — solar and non-solar alike — fairly. Can both goals be met simultaneously? Yes, but too few policymakers have the tools necessary to make informed decisions that meet thoseRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • DEGER debuts new single-axis DEGERtracker S100 (here are some details)

    DEGER sent word that it extended its S-series product line with a new single-axis, sensor controlled tracking system. The DEGERtracker S100 with pile foundation and intelligent tracking generates an average of 30 percent higher yield than fixed tilt systems. With a maximum capacity of 78.6 square meters, the DEGERtracker S100Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Infinity Energy enters Renew Financial Preferred Contractor Program

    Infinity Energy Inc., a solar contractor providing residential installation services across California, has entered Renew Financial’s Preferred Contractor Program for the fourth quarter of 2016. For years, Infinity Energy has been providing expert solar consultation and installation services to California homeowners, but is also being recognized for its commitment toRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Alencon Systems joins Emerge Alliance for developing DC power distribution standards

    Alencon Systems LLC has been invited to join the Emerge Alliance, an open industry association developing standards leading to the rapid adoption of DC power distribution. Alencon Systems was selected for membership in this organization because of its unique String Power Optimizer and Transmitter product, the SPOT. Brian T. Patterson,Read More — Solar Builder magazine