Category: Green Building LEED News
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On World Water Day, US Water Systems Get Attention
We crushed it on solar, and we’re going to do the same on water, says Obama.
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SunPower launches new all-inclusive residential PV system in U.S. — Equinox
SunPower introduced its Equinox system in the United States — a residential solar solution where every major component was designed and engineered by SunPower to work together. Similar to its Helix commercial concept, SunPower believes the total configuration achieves greater overall efficiency and system results. Key SunPower Equinox elements: High-efficiency SunPower solar panels, including theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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How optimizers bridge the gap to 1,500-volt PV systems
The need to lower PV system costs is driving large-scale solar developers to consider changing from 1,000- to 1,500-volt DC systems. The United States PV market was able to lower the cost of PV systems by increasing the maximum system voltage from 600 to 1,000 volts a few years ago.Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Big floating solar project underway in New Jersey
Work has begun on one of the largest floating solar arrays in the nation, in the Borough of Sayreville, N.J. Partner firms that will execute the project’s design and implementation include: Power Grid Capital LLC (project developer), Monticello Energy Finance LLC (project financing) and RETTEW (Engineer and Designer). The $12Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Boviet Solar USA modules pass long-term reliability tests, exceeding IEC standards
Boviet Solar USA, a solely owned subsidiary of Powerway Group Co. and manufacturer with the largest, state-of-the-art solar cell and manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, is starting to focus more on the U.S. market and is going to be a module to watch. The company just announced that its modules passedRead More — Solar Builder magazine