Category: Green Building LEED News
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Urban Planning: Commercial rooftops are biggest void, opportunity in solar
Commercial rooftops offer a ton of potential job opportunities for solar installers and developers going forward. Analysts at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimate a technical potential of 1,118 GW of capacity and 1,432 TWh of annual energy generation, equivalent to 39 percent of the nation’s electricityRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar Builder 2017-06-19 16:15:39
Historic funeral business leaps into 21st century with rooftop solar arrays on seven locations Freedom Solar recently installed more than 530 kilowatts of solar power on seven locations of Mission Park Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries, the largest and oldest privately owned funeral company in San Antonio. Powered by 1,634 high-efficiencyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Florida keeps solar momentum going, governor signs SB 90
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 90 (SB 90), “Renewable Energy Source Devices,” into law, which extends a property tax exemption for renewable energy installations, including solar, wind, and geothermal, on both commercial and residential properties. The legislation implements the Amendment 4 ballot initiative passed by Florida voters inRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Heading to Intersolar North America? Here’s what to expect
Intersolar North America this year will feature new, in-depth conference tracks on solar finance, smart renewable energy and cutting-edge PV and energy storage technologies at its 10th annual event in San Francisco July 10 to 12. High-level conference speakers will discuss key themes, technologies and advancements in the solar and energyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Panasonic, Pika partner on DC-coupled solar smart battery
Panasonic Eco Solutions North America and U.S.-based inverter manufacturer Pika Energy, Inc. are partnering to offer a DC-coupled solar smart battery with industry-leading performance specifications. The Harbor 10P/15P will begin shipping in late 2017 and is available for pre-order today, the companies announced. The solar-ready Harbor Smart Battery combines Panasonic’s renownedRead More — Solar Builder magazine