Category: Green Building LEED News
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kWh Analytics to provide Property Insurance coverage for solar projects
Traditional insurance carriers are starting to really tighten their renewable energy portfolio exposure. A new industry-specific solution is needed to provide coverage against physical damage sustained by solar and other renewable projects — and one is on the way. Climate insurance provider kWh Analytics is launching a much-needed property insurance coverage for renewable energy assets……
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What to know about mid clamps and end clamps
Mid and end clamps are two of the most critical components that secure PV modules to the racking system. Here to explain what they do, how they do it and what to look for in a clamp are Mark Gies, director of solar business at S-5!, and Johan Alfsen, senior director of Training at K2……
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Early results of Palmetto’s new platform show speedier solar sales, install cycle
Palmetto is always trying new ways to connect homeowners and companies interested in clean energy solutions to the best solar, storage and energy efficiency providers. In September 2022, they debuted the Palmetto Clean Energy Software Platform under a new data focused business unit. The revamped Palmetto platform is meant to simplify the consumer transaction experience……
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Octopus Energy US partners with Enphase, plans virtual power plant in ERCOT
Renewable energy retailer Octopus Energy U.S. formed a new partnership with Enphase Energy, to provide its customers the opportunity to add Enphase home solar + battery systems in their energy plan. As part of the deal, Octopus Energy plans to create a virtual power plant with the Enphase home battery systems, and bid the capacity……
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Buyer’s market? Looming issues? We discuss 2023 PV procurement with Enertis Applus+
Global consulting, engineering, quality control and testing firm, Enertis Applus+ provides supply chain and quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) inspection services for about 2.5 GW of PV projects throughout the United States (Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Louisiana, West Virginia, New York, and Maine) with a range from 50 MW to 600+ MW. Through risk mitigation……