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  • Details on new Quality Controlled PV module testing initiative from Q CELLS, TÜV Rheinland

    The need for more comprehensive PV module testing and certifications is growing, and TÜV Rheinland’s answer is a new Quality Controlled PV testing standard that raises the bar in terms of monitoring, testing and recognizing solar module quality. The group confirmed this week that Q CELLS became the first solar moduleRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • The Pitch: Large-scale energy storage value drivers with SMA

    Large-scale energy storage is entering a boom period. On this episode of The Pitch, we explore the key value drivers and the technology improvements that are leading the segment’s growth trajectory with Chad Spring, Energy Storage Project Sales Account Manager with SMA America. We discuss new revenue streams, what utilitiesRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Loanpal completes largest securitization of residential solar loans

    Loanpal closed a securitization of approximately $434 million worth of Loanpal solar loans previously purchased by Goldman Sachs, Blackstone Credit and Goodfinch. This represents the largest securitization of residential solar loans to date and reaffirms Loanpal’s high quality assets and strength in the marketplace. Renewable energy is forecasted to beRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Sunrun contracts with So Cal Edison on virtual power plant deal

    While we entered our Thanksgiving time off slumber, Sunrun contracted with one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, Southern California Edison (SCE), to bundle the power from their Brightbox batteries together in a virtual power plant. The Sunrun-SCE contract will participate in California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO)Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Cool concept: Evergrid keeps solar PV systems up when the grid goes down

    Most solar installations require the grid to maintain a consistent voltage and to provide surge power when large appliances start up. When the grid is not present, most systems automatically stop producing energy. Maxout Renewables is addressing the challenging issue of solar power backup with a new system called theRead More — Solar Builder magazine