Tag: News

  • New Optiwave technology could lower manufacturing costs of PV modules

    A new optics-based solar technology platform from Banyan Energy offers manufacturers, developers and systems integrators an accelerated pathway to ultra-low-cost PV modules and manufacturing. The company’s affordable licensing model allows Banyan-designed modules to be easily manufactured in local factories without investment in research and development, greatly reducing productization costs and technologyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Revolve Solar works on largest solar system for Pedernales Electric Cooperative

    Created in 2000 to develop technology solutions for the homebuilding industry, Austin-based Builder Homesite, Inc. will soon be the site of the largest solar energy system in the Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) territory. Revolve Solar, a commercial and residential solar contractor headquartered in Austin, Texas, partnered with BHI to deliverRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar vs. the state: Net metering, rate battles are heating up around the country

    The extension of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) got the big headlines, but the net metering and rate decisions being made around the country could have a dramatic impact on a solar installer’s business. The most notable of these battles is taking place in Nevada, and the path taken toRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Exosun to equip two new solar plants in France

    Exosun, a supplier of cost-effective solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted photovoltaic plants, will equip two new plants of the largest French renewable energy producer, CNR (La Compagnie Nationale du Rhône). The 9.5 MWp Beaucaire and 4 MWp Donzère plants situated in the South of France will be equipped with Exosun’s Exotrack®Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar Frontier’s 20-MW Calipatria solar plant sold to Southern Power, Turner Renewable

    Solar Frontier Americas sold the 20 MW Calipatria solar power generation plant in Imperial County, Calif., to Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. Southern Power’s ninth solar acquisition with Turner Renewable Energy, Solar Frontier America’s Calipatria project, brings the partnership’s overall solar capacity to more than 340 MW operating orRead More — Solar Builder magazine