Category: Green Building LEED News
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Alliance forms to promote ‘low-carbon’ solar PV module production
So, this is interesting: Some solar industry manufacturers teamed up to form a new alliance to promote the deployment of ultra low-carbon solar energy. The Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance, including companies such as Hemlock Semiconductor, First Solar, NorSun, Q CELLS, REC Silicon and Wacker, plan to promote market awareness around howRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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kWh Analytics tries to solve solar’s overestimation, underperformance issues with new STAR reports
Every mature asset class requires market data to improve the accuracy and certainty of investment returns, and solar is getting there, but still needs work. To address this need, solar risk management firm kWh Analytics announced two new initiatives. First, it collaborated with 10 of the top 15 solar assetRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Aptos Solar Technology’s DNA modules pass extended reliability tests from RETC
High-performance solar module provider Aptos Solar Technology passed the accelerated environmental tests performed by Renewable Energy Testing Center (RETC). The data revealed from testing confirms the reliability of Aptos Solar Technology’s DNA modules for extreme weather conditions over an extended period of time. RETC provides a rigorous series of testsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Half of residential home battery buyers cite the financial savings, reports EnergySage
The primary driver of energy storage interest nationwide is resilience, as noted by nearly two-thirds of EnergySage shoppers. Yet, nearly half of EnergySage‘s storage shoppers pointed to financial savings as a reason for wanting a battery. Together, these two factors are a strong indication of a sizable, promising market. ThisRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Schneider Electric adds 25 percent more power to Conext MPPT 100 solar charge controller
Schneider Electric Solar launched a beefed-up solar charge controller for residential solar + storage customers this week. The Conext MPPT 100 600 Solar Charge Controller provides 25% more charging power compared to the MPPT 80 600 charge controller. The MPPT 100 allows homeowners to optimize battery charging from solar and maximizeRead More — Solar Builder magazine