Tag: News
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RBI Solar acquires balance of system provider SolarBOS
RBI Solar, Inc. sent word that it has acquired California-based SolarBOS, Inc., a market leading provider of PV electrical balance of systems (BOS). As a single source provider of solar racking systems, RBI Solar will look to integrate SolarBOS’ products to more completely throughout its lineup. Founded in 2004, SolarBOSRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Lead-acid upgrade? Tydrolyte promotes new electrolyte to replace sulfuric acid in batteries
The lead–acid battery consisting of lead, lead oxide, and a sulfuric acid electrolyte was invented in 1859 by French physicist Gaston Planté and is the oldest type of rechargeable battery. Lead batteries have been and continue to be the most popular rechargeable battery with over 400 GWh shipped annually accordingRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Nautilus Solar acquires community solar portfolio from Clean Energy Collective
Nautilus Solar Energy LLC, has acquired a 13.5 MWdc community solar portfolio from Clean Energy Collective (CEC), the nation’s leading developer of community solar solutions. This community solar portfolio is made up of projects in Massachusetts, where the offtake is with qualified commercial subscribers, and New York, where the offtakeRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SEPA Storage Market Snapshot shows growing interest in solar plus storage by utilities
Storage has been more of a buzz word/ discussion topic than an adopted technology on the grid to this point, but the needle is now moving, judging by the results of the 2018 Utility Energy Storage Market Snapshot released by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). The 137 utilities that submittedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Meet Fellowship Energy, a company financing solar systems for faith-based organizations
Sustainability is often an important aspect of a faith-based community’s mission, but churches, parochial schools and other nonprofits have been left out of the solar revolution due to their inability to take advantage of federal solar tax incentives and other challenges. Places of worship was one segment highlighted in thisRead More — Solar Builder magazine