Tag: News
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This new silicon discovery could make solar cells more efficient
Over the past decade, the cost of a solar panel installation has been falling at a considerable rate. The renewable and solar energy industry of today looks much different. For comparison, installation back in 2009 would cost an average of $8.50 per watt, whereas today the price is closer to $3.05Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Alencon Systems debuts GARD for Ground Fault, ARC Detection and Rapid Disconnect
Alencon Systems’ latest product offering is the GARD, which provides string level ground and arc fault detection and rapid disconnect. The GARD can be used on a stand-alone basis or conjunction with its SPOT technology. The GARD can also communicate via the use of the Alencon Communications Environment – theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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U.S. set to pass South Korea as world’s largest grid-connected battery energy-storage market this year
The United States in 2019 will become the world’s largest market for grid-connected battery energy storage as solar-plus-storage and peaking capacity requirements drive increased procurement, according to IHS Markit. Deployments of grid-connected energy storage in the United States this year are expected to amount to 712 MW. This represents aRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Cool thing: Connecticut Green Bank makes intentional effort to boost solar energy in communities of color
Connecticut is bucking a national trend of disparity when it comes to solar adoption among communities of color, according to figures released by the Connecticut Green Bank. The rise is due to Green Bank’s successful efforts to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for homeowners in communities of colorRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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The 3 IN 1 integrated solar roof passes UL 1703 testing
One of the more intriguing integrated solar roof systems, the 3 IN 1, just completed a test plan for UL 1703 approval and is waiting its certified paperwork. UL 1703 is a mandated group of tests every high-energy output solar product must pass in order to be rightfully certified andRead More — Solar Builder magazine