Category: Green Building LEED News
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PV Pointer: Safety tips for rooftop solar panels in snow country
If you are installing solar panels in the northern half of the United States, there are a few winter safety precautions you need to take to prevent potentially dangerous situations. Traditional residential asphalt shingle roofs have a high coefficient of friction that helps to hold rooftop snow accumulations in placeRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Nexamp completes community solar project in Seneca, New York, part of state’s Green New Deal
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced the completion of Nexamp’s 2.6 MW community solar project in the Town of Seneca, N.Y., of which 1 MW will be used to provide no-cost solar subscriptions in New York State Electric and Gas Corporation’s (NYSEG) utility territory. NexampRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Residential Rooftop Report: Heat up your solar install sales in 2019 (free report download)
The Residential Rooftop Report for the first quarter of 2019 is now available for download. The theme is “Heating Up Sales,” and we’ve teamed up with report sponsor Aurora Solar to examine ways for residential solar installation companies to lower customer acquisition costs, close more leads and overall run aRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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TE Connectivity launches new terminal blocks for large-scale, high-voltage solar plants
TE Connectivity’s new TE ENTRELEC PI-Spring range of terminal blocks ZK-PV is dedicated to large commercial and utility-scale photovoltaic installations. The ZK-PV range of terminal blocks makes connecting photovoltaic systems quicker and more reliable. The smart two-in-one connection gives installers more flexibility, real time savings and higher quality results. The PI-SpringRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Shell acquires 100 percent stake in energy storage provider sonnen
Shell has agreed to acquire 100 percent of sonnen, a leader in smart energy storage systems and innovative energy services for households. This follows an investment by Shell in May 2018 and means that, post regulatory approval and completion, sonnen will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell. Shell establishedRead More — Solar Builder magazine