Category: Green Building LEED News
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Trina Solar rolling out Vertex S Aesthetic Module
Many customers show a preference for that all-black solar panel on their roof. Trina Solar is meeting this call with its Vertex S Aesthetic Module, now arriving in Europe, Australia, Japan and other markets recently. Trina highlights the following attributes as part of that “aesthetic” appeal: Black solar cell. Trina Solar upgrades its film-forming technology……
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ForeFront Power completes phase 1 of citywide solar portfolio in Bakersfield, California
The City of Bakersfield, in partnership with ForeFront Power, finished Phase 1 of a planned Citywide Solar Electricity Generating Project. With an annual electrical output of 3.4 million kWh, Phase 1 alone is expected to save the City and taxpayers nearly $9 million in electricity costs over a 20-year period. “City staff is always looking……
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Complete Solar, Solaria merger is official
Complete Solar and Solaria have completed their merger, officially forming Complete Solaria. The combination of these two companies establishes Complete Solaria as a full system operator with a top of the line PV product and customer platform that handles financing and project fulfillment. The company is looking to expand big-time across the United States and……
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How to solve the challenge of utility solar construction waste right now
The solar industry is becoming increasingly aware that to be truly sustainable, we must find a way to reduce waste. But to date, most discussions have focused on recycling panels at the end of their lifespan. While that’s an essential effort, an often overlooked opportunity comes much earlier in the solar life cycle: solar construction……
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Inovateus Solar to build Cincinnati Zoo solar project
Inovateus Solar has been awarded the prime EPC contract to build a 28 MW solar array on over 230 acres against the backdrop of the historic Cincinnati Zoo in Lebanon, Ohio. The project was initially developed by Melink Solar Development and Soltage, LLC and is owned by Harrison Street, one of the leading investment management……