Tag: News
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Calcom Energy, Bella Vista Water District team up to reduce the district’s electricity use by 75 percent
CalCom Energy and Bella Vista Water District announce the completion of a 693-kilowatt solar project to provide clean energy for the utility’s use in Redding, Calif. The system will advance the district’s sustainability efforts, improve resiliency and reduce costs by offsetting electricity used to pump water throughout the district. CalComRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar PV Inverter Buyer’s Guide 2019: Faster installs, better serviceability and a focus on storage
The 2019 solar inverter market is more robust and reliable than ever. From streamlined residential operations to beefed up large-scale string inverters to a cadre of solar+storage options for both on- and off-grid applications, there are products to match any solar PV design need. We reached out to every inverterRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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REC N-Peak Black series combines n-type mono half-cut cells with a twin-panel design
REC Group, the largest European brand for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, has begun production of its new N-Peak Black Series (325 watt peak). Production is at REC’s advanced vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Singapore, and the first N-Peak Black panels are due for shipments in April. This is the fourthRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar jobs: Chicago, Miami, Seattle and Minneapolis-Saint Paul among big gainers in 2018
The Solar Foundation has updated its map on the number of solar jobs in every state, metropolitan area, county, and congressional district, revealing how solar energy is supporting local economies nationwide. The interactive map includes previously unreleased data on solar jobs by metropolitan statistical area (MSA), county, and federal andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Global solar PV tracker market: Shipments exceeded 20 GW for first time in 2018
Global unit shipments of single-axis solar photovoltaic (PV) trackers increased by over 40 percent in 2018, surpassing 20 gigawatts-dc (GW) globally for the first time. While the United States continued to be the largest individual market for single-axis trackers last year, shipments also increased in Mexico, Australia, Egypt, Spain, andRead More — Solar Builder magazine