Category: Green Building LEED News
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Pylontech sodium-ion battery the first certified by TÜV Rheinland
Pylontech obtained the world’s first sodium ion battery certificate granted by TÜV Rheinland on March 3, 2023, which is based on UL1973:2022, IEC62619:2022, IEC62660-2:2018, and IEC62660-3:2022. This certificate marks Pylontech’s advancement and maturity in sodium ion battery technology, which paves the way for its application in energy storage. “Being the first company to get international……
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Silfab nets $125M to aid expansion of U.S. solar cell, module production
North American PV module manufacturer Silfab Solar Inc. netted a second investment round led by ARC Financial Corp. to help fund its upcoming expansion, which includes domestic PV cell and module production at a third facility to open in the United States. Silfab’s third U.S. solar manufacturing facility is anticipated to be fully operational in……
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Solar Inverter Buyer’s Guide 2023
The 2023 Solar Inverter Buyer’s Guide reflects a sea change in the market, as manufacturers debut models that meet the smart inverter standards of UL 1741 and the PV Hazard Control testing of UL 3741. Meanwhile, more and more microinverters are emerging that make their case via boosted power output, handling multiple modules and hardening……
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Policy-driven supply constraints cause steep drop in solar installations in 2022
The United States added 20.2 GW of new solar capacity in 2022, a 16% decrease from 2021. This was due in large part to an investigation into new anti-circumvention tariffs by the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well as equipment detainments by Customs and Border Protection under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. According to……
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Guzman Energy secures PPA with Sonnedix for new 110 MW solar project in Colorado
Guzman Energy and Sonnedix have executed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 110 MW Sonnedix Solar Fountain project in El Paso County, Colorado. The solar power generation site is planned for development and is expected to be operational in early 2025. When complete, the solar photovoltaic (PV) plant is expected to generate approximately 312,670……