Tag: Featured

  • Distributed Power Optimization

    Companies are working together to lower the cost of PV even further. The PV industry is faced with increasing pressure to lower the cost of PV systems without sacrificing performance in order to achieve a lower LCOE. As much progress as the industry has made to date, cost reduction effortsRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Quick Climb to the Top

    Looking to shake up the solar mounting market, GameChange Racking has made some big strides in its first few years. GameChange Racking has taken its mantra to be a “game changer” in the solar industry very seriously in its short life span. Focusing on quick installation, quality and value, GameChangeRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Deep Thinking

    A lot of work goes on underground to transport solar electricity from up above. In a state where the average temperature approaches 90° and many days soar well beyond 100°, there is no shortage of sunlight available. In the sunny, cactus laden landscape of Arizona, businesses are continually finding ways toRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Fixed-Tilt System vs. Single-Axis Tracker O&M Comparison

    As price pressure continues to shape the utility-scale PV market, there is a growing focus on understanding and fine tuning the long-term costs of managing these plants through the life of the PPA. Operations and maintenance (O&M) is playing a growing role in the financial modelling of a prospective PVRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Rethinking Microinverters

    APS America changes the game with microinverters that power multiple PV modules. The microinverter market is turning into a pretty competitive place. Enphase is a dominating force, and multi-megawatt inverter manufactures — like SMA America and Power-One (now doing business as ABB) — have recently launched their own mini converters.Read More — Solar Builder magazine