Tag: Featured
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How large-format solar modules disrupt off-grid design
The following article was sent by the charge controller experts at Morningstar Corp. We are hosting a Morningstar webinar on Nov. 17, covering off-grid innovations. Sign up here to join us live or to watch on-demand. The “large format” 72 cell nominal 24 V solar module has been a staple of industrial and other off-grid……
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Power Forward! | Solar installer strategy planning in 2023 and beyond
Solar installer business strategy is not one size fits all. On this Power Forward! we chat with Robert Wolff, VP of Strategy with BayWa r.e., about the questions solar leaders should ask of their business to best lay that strategic foundation. With the market potential in 2023 and beyond (as well as the ongoing supply……
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How to solve the challenge of utility solar construction waste right now
The solar industry is becoming increasingly aware that to be truly sustainable, we must find a way to reduce waste. But to date, most discussions have focused on recycling panels at the end of their lifespan. While that’s an essential effort, an often overlooked opportunity comes much earlier in the solar life cycle: solar construction……
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Change is in order: Inaccurate preliminary solar designs cost more than you think
At RE+ this year, I was speaking with a tier 1 solar installation company. I thought they might want to chat about ways to solve the costs associated with overlapping software systems, or inaccurate system designs — but they didn’t. Instead, they told me that they are having to scale back their sales because they……
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The future of cybersecurity: How renewable power controls can protect inverters from hacks and attacks
The world is changing rapidly as renewable energy penetration increases. Declining renewable energy costs mean it could be feasible to power the U.S. on 90% clean electricity by 2035, according to a study by UC Berkeley and GridLab. Rapid adoption of non-carbon fuel sources is a trend that seems likelyRead More — Solar Builder magazine