Category: Green Building LEED News
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Vikram Solar plans U.S.-based solar ingot, wafer, cell and module manufacturing
Vikram Solar, Phalanx Impact Partners, and Das & Co. formed a new U.S. joint venture and majority U.S.-owned and operated company – VSK Energy LLC – to develop a vertically integrated solar manufacturing operation for the Indian solar module brand in the United States. The $1.5 billion investment includes two planned projects that will produce……
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Three solar module manufacturers to tout ultra low-carbon cred via new Ecolabel
Solar PV module manufacturers Qcells, Solarge and First Solar have been leading the charge in the “low-carbon” module category. All three have been members of the Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance and are now pursuing EPEAT registration for a Solar ecolabel. Achieving the EPEAT for Solar ecolabel will demonstrate each company’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing as……
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GoodWe to license Tigo rapid shutdown tech
Tigo Energy and solar inverter manufacturer GoodWe Technologies Co. have come to an agreement: GoodWe will license Tigo’s Module-Level Rapid Shutdown technology. Under the agreement, GoodWe products compliant with and qualified for certification under the SunSpec Rapid Shutdown Specification will not infringe on claims of Tigo licensed patents. Tigo rapid shutdown technology will be deployed……
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Altus Power to build 5 MW community solar project in Hawaii
Altus Power plans to develop Hawaii’s largest community solar project to date that will soon deliver clean electric power at a discount to a local medical facility, its employees and residents of Oahu. Upon completion of the 5 MW array expected later this summer, Altus Power will sell approximately 60% of the clean electricity generated……
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Keys to seamless solar sales, fewer cancellations
Fifteen years ago, when I sold solar at the kitchen table, I had to convince people that solar power actually worked. That time is over. People now understand the benefits of clean energy, which lets solar professionals today focus on optimizing customer experience and getting more projects energized. Communication is one of the most important……