Tag: News
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Michels Corp. becomes anchor tenant in Alliant Energy community solar project
Alliant Energy’s 1-MW community solar project in Fond du Lac, Wis., announced in December, found its anchor tenant this week in Michels Corp., which is committing to 30% of the project’s solar blocks. The diversified energy and infrastructure contractor has supported the project from the initial stages and is leasing theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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North Carolina case shows the challenge of building smaller solar projects under current law
Courtesy of Energy News Network: A solar project in the heart of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains has united climate activists, clean energy advocates and community leaders together with Duke Energy, their frequent nemesis. But to win approval, the 5-megawatt solar farm on the edge of Asheville must overcome oneRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Advantages of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries in solar applications explained
The future of energy storage relies on pushing the envelope. We need battery solutions that have greater capacity, a high power potential, a longer lifespan, are sustainable, safe, and fit into the needs and wants of today’s conscientious consumers. Lithium ion batteries have become a go-to option in on-grid solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Russelectric debuts Advanced Microgrid Control Solution
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, announced its Advanced Microgrid Control Solution, adding value to a facility’s infrastructure through power quality, resiliency, cost reduction, carbon minimization and grid market transaction participation. At the core of the Advanced Microgrid Control Solution, Russelectric’s transfer switches, switchgear, and power controllers provide hardware, data, and controlRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Buyer Beware Webinar: Lessons Learned from Inverter Testing
Register here Tue, Apr 6, 2021 2 p.m. EDT Can you trust an inverter datasheet? Results from independent testing show that datasheets can mislead buyers: reported efficiency may be impossible to achieve in real-world conditions, and certifications do not guarantee safe operation. With independent testing, inverter buyers and system ownersRead More — Solar Builder magazine