Category: Green Building LEED News
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LONGi breaks world record for silicon solar cell efficiency
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. set a new world record for silicon solar cell efficiency at 26.81%, according to the latest certification report of Institut für Solarenergieforschung in Hameln (ISFH). This is LONGi’s heterojunction (HJT) silicon solar cells on full-size silicon wafers going through mass production. “This outstanding achievement will be include in the next……
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What IRA incentives are solar homeowners most interested in?
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has all sorts of goodies for homeowners looking to be more energy efficient and/or electrified. And the homeowners that are most likely to be at the front of the line for such things are solar homeowners. So, what are they most interested in? And can solar installers help? Palmetto Solar……
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Hydrite adds on-site solar array via Kuubix Construction Group
Chemical manufacturer Hydrite completed the installation of its first on-site solar array at the company’s Visalia, Calif., facility. The 126 kW solar photovoltaic system will provide roughly 16% of the location’s annual electricity consumption, offsetting nearly 50 tons of CO2e emissions annually. “Our investment in solar power affirms Hydrite’s commitment to sustainability, which is an……
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NEC 2020 | 690 | MLPE voltage and current values
Module level power electronics (MLPE) are common in PV systems these days, and there are a few specific code sections concerning the voltage and current values of these systems. On this edition of Mayfield Renewables’ Code Corner, CEO Ryan Mayfield gives a great overview. Applicable code sections explained in this short video include NEC 2020……
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NEC 2020 | 690 | MLPE voltage and current values
Module level power electronics (MLPE) are common in PV systems these days, and there are a few specific code sections concerning the voltage and current values of these systems. On this edition of Mayfield Renewables’ Code Corner, CEO Ryan Mayfield gives a great overview. Applicable code sections explained in this short video include NEC 2020……