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Category: Green Building LEED News

  • IKEA reveals plans for PV system atop Jacksonville location

    IKEA announced plans to install solar panels atop its future Jacksonville store opening Fall 2017. Panel installation will begin this summer, with completion expected in early Fall for what will be the fifth IKEA solar array in the State of Florida. The Jacksonville store’s 251,206-square-foot solar array will consist ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Vivint Solar secures $100 million in tax equity

    Vivint Solar secured tax equity commitments totaling $100 million from two repeat investors. These tax equity commitments will enable the company to install an estimated 70 megawatts of residential solar energy systems. “Our capital partners play an essential role in enabling us to grow our residential solar business,” said StewartRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Dividend Solar adds APsystems to its approved vendor list

    APsystems joined the approved vendor list for Dividend Solar, a home-energy financing platform. The agreement brings APsystems advanced microinverter technology to Dividend’s portfolio of top-tier, consumer-friendly solar products. “Dividend Solar is a recognized leader in bringing affordable solar to homeowners nationwide,” said Jason Higginson, Senior Director of Marketing for APsystemsRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Silicor Materials reports on its first p-type mono PERC production results

    Silicor Materials, Inc., says that, in its first ever attempt, the company has produced p-type mono PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) cells at approximately 20 percent efficiency, using 100 percent of its standard silicon feedstock. “We are extremely pleased with the results of this first attempt at mono cell production,”Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • How to use tracker control systems to your advantage

    In the December 2016 Solar Builder, I discussed the industry evolution from passive to active and dynamic systems. Here’s a primer on control systems and how to make them work for your project. The Basics Clients frequently ask how trackers will respond to a given condition. Your tracker manufacturer willRead More — Solar Builder magazine