Tag: News
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NFPA 855 could mean big changes to residential battery-based systems
From small to large-scale applications, the popularity of battery-based off-grid and grid-connected backup systems has grown considerably worldwide. With that, the demand for larger, higher capacity systems has also grown. Although lead-acid battery banks are certainly scalable to suit the needs of most residential and commercial applications, battery technologies such as lithium-ion now offer customers……
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Advanced Power turns on Cutlass Solar to supply power to Houston area
Advanced Power’s Cutlass Solar project has achieved full commercial operations, supplying 140 MWdc of reliable, renewable power to the Greater Houston area. The completed 700-acre PV solar generating facility began delivering power into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) system in July 2022. Today’s announcement completes the transition from construction and testing to full commercial operations. Advanced……
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Extra Space Storage’s solar portfolio with Pivot Energy to surpass 15 MW
National renewable energy provider Pivot Energy is set to install nine additional rooftop solar systems on Extra Space Storage facilities. These systems will add 946.8 kW of capacity to an expansive renewable energy portfolio that now totals 15 MW. The rooftop solar arrays developed throughout this partnership will produce about 20 million kWh of electricity….…
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kWh Analytics to provide Property Insurance coverage for solar projects
Traditional insurance carriers are starting to really tighten their renewable energy portfolio exposure. A new industry-specific solution is needed to provide coverage against physical damage sustained by solar and other renewable projects — and one is on the way. Climate insurance provider kWh Analytics is launching a much-needed property insurance coverage for renewable energy assets……
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What to know about mid clamps and end clamps
Mid and end clamps are two of the most critical components that secure PV modules to the racking system. Here to explain what they do, how they do it and what to look for in a clamp are Mark Gies, director of solar business at S-5!, and Johan Alfsen, senior director of Training at K2……