Tag: News
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Lumos Solar’s LSX Framless Modules First to Achieve Class 4 Hail Rating
Boulder, Colo.-based Lumos Solar announced today that their LSX frameless solar module has undergone durability testing “never-before-seen in the solar industry” and has emerged unscathed. Test modules underwent extreme architectural grade hail testing to confirm that LSX is the industry’s […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Barge Oil Spill Closes 65 Miles of Mississippi River
Saturday, an oil barge traveling down the Mississippi River near Vacherie, LA, crashed into another boat causing an oil spill and closing a 65-mile stretch of the river while officials assessed the damage, reported The Guardian. [blackoutgallery id=”323087″] Approximately 31,500 gallons of light crude oil spilled into the Mississippi River as a result of the collision, according…
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30 Largest EPCs in Global Solar Industry Install 30% of World’s PV Capacity
The 30 largest Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies in the global photovoltaic (PV) industry installed 30 percent of the world’s non-residential PV capacity in 2013, up a solid 5 percentage points from 2012, according to IHS Technology. “We see […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Abengoa to Build 30-MW PV Project in California
Abengoa, an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been chosen by EDP Renovaveis to carry out the engineering, building and implementation of a 30-MW photovoltaic project in California. Abengoa will […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Largest Install of Trinasmart Solar Panels Complete in California
Palo Alto’s second largest solar roof system has been installed at the Oshman Family JCC (OFJCC) campus to reduce energy costs and further its green building credentials. Developed through a partnership with THiNKnrg, the 397.5 kW system is also the […] — Solar Builder magazine