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Category: Green Building LEED News

  • New perovskite solar cell research eliminates lead release while boosting efficiency

    Perovskite solar cells have attracted interest because, unlike silicon solar cells, they can be mass produced through roll-to-roll processing. Additionally, they are light and colorful, with the versatility to be used in non-traditional settings such as windows and contoured roofs. One limiting factor thus far is the potential environmental risks.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Johnson Controls debuts early warning system for lithium-ion battery failure, thermal runaway

    Johnson Controls has launched a system to provide early-warning detection of battery failure in Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and other applications using Lithium-Ion batteries such as UPS systems in data centers and manufacturing facilities. By monitoring and mitigating battery failure before it presents a fire threat, the Lithium-Ion RiskRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Sunnova secures 85 MW in ISO-New England Forward Capacity Auction

    Sunnova Energy International Inc.’s news flurry continues. Last week came the big announcement that it purchased Lennar’s residential solar platform SunStreet as well as become its exclusive solar + storage installer. Right after that came word that it secured 85-MW in the recent ISO-New England Forward Capacity Auction (FCA15). Sunnova’s aggregatedRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • CleanSpark launches mVoult as a more affordable home microgrid controller

    CleanSpark is scaling its robust microgrid controller software to better serve the residential market with the launch of mVoult — a standalone energy management controller that is capable of directing the operations of both existing and new energy assets. mVoult will be offered as a smart controller and mobile app specificallyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Freedom Forever partners with Mosaic for its residential solar financing

    U.S. residential solar financing platform Mosaic announced a unique, multiple-year partnership with one of the fastest-growing residential solar power providers in the country, Freedom Forever. This partnership marries Mosaic’s credit expertise and innovative technology with the most efficient solar sales and installation organization nationwide. As a result, Freedom Forever canRead More — Solar Builder magazine