Tag: Featured
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What to see at Intersolar North America 2023
Kick off this pivotal year in solar the right way, by heading to Long Beach, Calif., Feb. 14-16, for Intersolar North America (ISNA) and Energy Storage North America (ESNA). While you’re wandering that massive trade show floor at the Long Beach Convention Center, you’ll want to stop by the following booths to see what’s new. If……
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Solar module surplus, 400 W in demand and more 2023 PV market insights for solar installers
Right now, all signs point to a buyers market for solar modules in the residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) segments. Supply is ready and waiting. Prices are lows, and wattages are high. How did we get here? What comes next? To wrap Module Month on Solar Builder, let’s take stock of the PV module……
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NFPA 855 could mean big changes to residential battery-based systems
From small to large-scale applications, the popularity of battery-based off-grid and grid-connected backup systems has grown considerably worldwide. With that, the demand for larger, higher capacity systems has also grown. Although lead-acid battery banks are certainly scalable to suit the needs of most residential and commercial applications, battery technologies such as lithium-ion now offer customers……
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What to know about mid clamps and end clamps
Mid and end clamps are two of the most critical components that secure PV modules to the racking system. Here to explain what they do, how they do it and what to look for in a clamp are Mark Gies, director of solar business at S-5!, and Johan Alfsen, senior director of Training at K2……
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Is it feasible? Is it legal? Sunnova micro utility plan explained as CPUC mulls decision
With all eyes on the California Public Utility Commission’s (CPUC) net energy metering (NEM 3) decision last year, and how that decision might devalue solar systems for homeowners, national solar installer and service provider Sunnova set its sights on an entirely different distributed energy framework for California homeowners. In September, Sunnova Community Microgrids California LLC……