Category: Green Building LEED News
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Renewable America project boosts solar portfolio for Marin County, Calif.
Renewable America (RNA) has achieved mechanical completion for its Fallon Two Rock Road Solar Farm in the Petaluma area of Marin County, California. The Fallon project will produce an estimated 2,300 MWh/year as part of the Marin Clean Energy (MCE) portfolio. The Fallon project uses fixed tilt and bifacial modules with 1.45 MWdc capacity, and……
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BLUETTI EP800 Energy Storage System Makes Going Solar Easier
BLUETTI introduces the EP800, an innovative energy storage system designed for homeowners, simplifying the transition to solar power. The system consists of the EP800 inverter and the B500 batteries. Boasting a remarkable 7600W power output, a substantial 19.8kWh capacity, and support for 9000W solar input, it accommodates both 120V and 240V appliances. The EP800 serves……
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Solar Letters launches with mission to automate PE stamps for residential installers
There are currently many costly inefficiencies within the solar letter and PE stamp process in the residential solar industry, with most firms still performing calculations manually or using Word or Excel documents. All of these methods have been tested and proven to be highly error prone, particularly with non-degreed engineers manually completing forty to fifty……
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AWM beefs up weight capacity of Arden Messenger Cable Hangers
Affordable Wire Management (AWM) made a big, strategic announcement at RE+ 2023, partnering with HellermannTyton, to offer full eBOS product kits and design advice for utility-scale solar projects. This week, AWM sent word of further improvements to beef up its Arden Messenger Cable Hangers. The Arden Cable Hangers are now rated for 20 pounds on……
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Study: No negative impact on property values near utility-scale solar projects in Texas
A new study conducted in Texas shows no evidence of negative market impact for residential properties near utility-scale solar facilities. Commissioned by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) in partnership with the Advanced Power Alliance and the Solar Energy Industries Association, the study analyzed property sales in four counties in Texas that were near utility-scale solar projects. In all counties studied,……