Tag: News

  • Martifer Solar Connects Self-Consumption Solar PV Rooftop Plant In El Salvador

    Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, has completed a new self-consumption solar PV plant located on a commercial rooftop in the Santa Tecla, El Salvador. The plant, with a total installed capacity of 300 kW, was developed by Martifer Solar’s local partner, DESENI, and was built for one ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar Tracker Technology: New Designs Lead To Lower Installation Costs and Increased Performance

    The global solar tracker market is a fast-paced contest in which better designs help manufacturers win the next round of bids. Double-axis trackers are gaining momentum for space-constrained residential and commercial installations, yielding up to 45 percent more power than an equivalent fixed installation. Single-axis trackers, commonly used in utility-scaleRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SunEdison Receives Trio of Awards from Canadian Solar Industry Association

    SunEdison Inc. won three awards at the Game Changer Awards Gala, hosted by the Canadian Solar Industry Association (CanSIA). The award ceremony took place in Toronto, Canada on March 26, 2015. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized for our contribution to the solar industry in Canada,” said Ahmad Chatila,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • VEIC Names Karen Glitman as New Director of Policy and Public Affairs

    The Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) today announced that Karen Glitman has been named the organization’s new Director of Policy and Public Affairs. Glitman has served as VEIC’s Director of Transportation Efficiency since 2011. In her new role, Glitman will lead the organization’s work designing and advancing cutting-edge policy relatedRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • National Cooperative Bank Reaches 312 Megawatt Milestone for Solar Energy Systems Nationwide

    National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading national financial institution serving cooperatives and socially responsible organizations, has reached a major milestone by arranging approximately $370 million in new financing for customers installing environmentally-friendly solar energy systems nationwide. NCB’s Renewable Energy Department arranged the financing, which included 75 term loans totaling $197Read More — Solar Builder magazine