Tag: commercial
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Degrees of Separation: How to mount commercial rooftop PV systems to maximize energy
On commercial rooftops, design trends are all about maximizing energy density. Module selection is a huge factor there, but so are the layout and tilt decisions — figuring out the perfect shape and tilt to mount as many modules as possible without compromising their performance. Pairing the right racking systemRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Details on zero money down commercial solar financing product via Open Energy
Open Energy has announced the launch of a new financial product for the commercial solar market – the Open Energy Capital Lease. The capital lease offers small and medium-sized American businesses 100 percent project financing, with zero money down. Open Energy has launched an initial program to finance $50 millionRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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California retirement community expected to save $250,000 a year with Sharp solar+storage system
The NW Photon Energy and Paradise Village Retirement Community, a senior Independent Assisted and Memory Care Community in San Diego, Calif., is adding a 240 kW/324 kWh SmartStorage system from Sharp in six buildings on the community’s grounds and integrated with 516 kW of solar PV. The decision was aRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Microsoft completes largest corporate solar energy purchase in U.S. to date
Microsoft Corp. announced the purchase of 315 MW of energy from Pleinmont I and II, two new solar projects in the commonwealth of Virginia. This represents the single largest corporate purchase of solar energy ever in the United States and will enable Microsoft to make significant progress toward its goalRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Context Clues: Know where to find the value when selling commercial solar solutions
Land in any airport, and the view tells the story. Commercial buildings with fresh paint and no solar panels on them yet. Residential customers may commit to solar for a variety of personal and ethical reasons, but nonresidential property owners tend toward the pragmatic. They make business decisions based onRead More — Solar Builder magazine