Category: Green Building LEED News
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Notable solar developers trying out pile-less Earth Mount Solar system
Erthos, innovators of the of Earth Mount Solar PV concept, have 14 MW of projects under contract and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a single 107 MWdc project. These commitments span agreements with five of the top U.S. and global utility-scale solar developers and signal the next phase in the march to deploy Earth……
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Check out one of Missouri’s largest rooftop solar arrays, installed by EnergyLink
Outdoor retailer MidwayUSA‘s new 300,000 sq ft headquarters in Columbia, Missouri, was outfitted with one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in the state via EnergyLink. The 1.612 MW system will both advance MidwayUSA’s sustainability mission while also delivering serious economic value. The solar array is projected to save the wholesaler up to $4,500,000 in……
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Ohio non-profits debut solar installer Code of Ethics to prevent bad actors
Photovoltaic solar installers are perhaps the most visible face of the renewable energy transition. Solar installers can also face an added level of scrutiny, and rightfully so. From outright dishonesty to well-meaning businesses that simply went out of business and left systems stranded, there is no shortage of aggrieved solar buyers posting 1 star reviews……
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Sneak peek at LONGi Hi-MO 6 solar module series
This week, the world’s top solar manufacturer by volume, LONGi, unveiled the next step in its product line: Hi-MO 6. This is LONGi’s first module designed exclusively for the global distributed consumer market, emphasizing efficiency, safety and aesthetics via four series — Explorer, Scientist, Guardian, and Artist—all in the standard M10 size (182mm) and available……
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Puerto Rico transforming its grid with 17-MW virtual power plant via Sunrun
Sunrun is connecting a 17 MW virtual power plant (VPP) in Puerto Rico to help rebuild and transform the island’s energy system. This VPP, consisting of more than 7,000 Sunrun home solar-plus-battery systems will be the first distributed large-scale storage program on the island. VPPs are great for lowering energy costs for all consumers, providing……