Tag: News

  • SolarCraft Completes 650-kW Install at Winery Production Facility

    Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 649-kW solar power system at Hess Collection Winery providing nearly 100% of the electrical needs for its Napa, Calif., production facility.  Designed and built by SolarCraft, the new system will reduce Hess’s utility costs by thousands every year, while reducing theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Competition Heats Up in U.S. PV Inverter Market

    The U.S. market for PV inverters turned highly competitive in 2013 as the three biggest suppliers headquartered in the country lost share in the wake of a European-led influx of new players, according to new analysis from IHS Technology. With many European players looking for new opportunities in the UnitedRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Srinergy Installs Solar Roof-Mounts in Michigan Condominium Community

    Residents of Great Oak Cohousing in Ann Arbor, Mich., are recognized for building a strong sense of community through shared resources and civic mindedness. With the recent installation of roof-mounted solar panels on nine of 37 condominiums in this close-knit community, homeowners are also demonstrating their commitment to conserving energyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Recurrent Energy Completes 108 MW of Solar Projects in Ontario

    Recurrent Energy announced the commercial operation of 10 solar PV projects totaling 108 MWp/78 MWac in Ontario, Canada. The solar projects will provide clean solar-generated electricity to the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) for the next 20 years through feed-in-tariff agreements. During their first year of operation, the projects are collectivelyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Pear Energy to Install 550-kW Solar System at California Spa Resort

    Pear Energy, clean energy provider for homes and businesses nationwide, and Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort, located outside of Palm Springs, Calif., have partnered to create the first carbon-neutral wellness resort in North America. Under the agreement, Pear will finance and construct a 550-kW solar PV installation for the resort. Upon completion, theRead More — Solar Builder magazine