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  • Nevada solar company GoSolar cuts jobs in wake of PUCN decision

    Following the decision by Governor Brian Sandoval‘s Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) to dramatically alter Nevada’s rooftop solar industry, big name national solar companies like SolarCity and Vivint came out against the move and then even publicly stopped doing business in the area. Well, it isn’t just the bigRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • NEXTracker’s NX Horizon tracker achieves UL 3703 certification

    NEXTracker’s self-powered tracker (SPT), NX Horizon, is now UL 3703 certified. This certification specifically addresses solar tracking system functions with respect to risk of electric shock, mechanical and fire hazards. NEXTracker’s UL 3703 certification includes grounding through existing structural components without the need for additional dedicated grounding components like braids,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SolaTrim signs deal with Hybrid Power Supply to distribute its protective barriers

    SolaTrim LLC, a provider of protective barriers to beautify and safeguard residential solar systems, has signed a distribution agreement with Hybrid Power Supply of Calgary, Alberta. With this new distribution agreement, SolaTrim not only expands its market presence into Canada but also opens up new sales opportunities in niche alternative energy applications.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Twenty-five California schools to install solar parking canopies via SunEdison

    SunEdison, Inc. signed solar power purchase agreements with 25 California elementary, middle and high schools. SunEdison plans to install high-performance solar parking canopies at each of the campuses. By switching to solar, the schools expect to save more than $30 million on energy costs over the next 20 years. TheRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • GameChange Racking unveils cost-friendly racking for First Solar Series 4 Modules

    GameChange Racking has been driving costs down for awhile now. This week, the company announced that it has achieved an optimized cost of $.089/watt 9 and 10 up landscape systems for First Solar Series 4 modules. These are in addition to the 5 and 6 up landscape solutions previously beingRead More — Solar Builder magazine