Tag: News
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NREL update: The puzzle of scaling perovskite solar cells (and possible solutions)
As perovskite solar cells set efficiency records and the nascent technology becomes more stable, another major challenge remains: the issue of scalability, according to researchers at the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). “It is scalable,” said Kai Zhu, a materials science researcher at NREL. “We just needRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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How Green Mountain Power is transforming with customer-centric, renewable energy programs
Green Mountain Power (GMP) in Vermont has several high-impact opportunities to build upon its customer-focused energy programs while reimagining its business model as an “energy transformation company,” delivering low-carbon, affordable, reliable energy to customers, according to a new Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) report. Electric utilities like Green Mountain Power areRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Duke Energy’s solar rebate program approved in North Carolina
Duke Energy’s $62 million solar rebate program – which will help North Carolina customers with the upfront cost of installing solar panels on their property – was approved this month by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). The program is part of 2017’s Competitive Energy Solutions for North Carolina law –Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Caterpillar dealer commissions 500-kW solar demonstration project for Illinois Municipal Electric Agency
Caterpillar dealer Altorfer has commissioned a 500-kW solar PV utility-scale demonstration project in St. Charles, Ill., as part of a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA). Featuring more than 4,800 Cat solar panels, the 2.3-acre facility is located in the Legacy Business Center adjacent toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Growth Profile: How J&B Solar and Electric built its Florida-based solar business
For many opportunistic entrepreneurs, the solar industry is an enticing place to start a business. There is a demand for sales teams and installers to help expand the reach of solar. However, too often, those individuals do not have solid business plans and burn out quickly, doing more harm thanRead More — Solar Builder magazine