Tag: News
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Microsoft completes largest corporate solar energy purchase in U.S. to date
Microsoft Corp. announced the purchase of 315 MW of energy from Pleinmont I and II, two new solar projects in the commonwealth of Virginia. This represents the single largest corporate purchase of solar energy ever in the United States and will enable Microsoft to make significant progress toward its goalRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Navisun acquires OSG Solar I project in Massachusetts
Navisun LLC acquired OSG Solar I LLC, a 2.746-MWdc solar project located in Orange, Mass., that commenced operations in mid-2012. Navisun received financing from Ares Capital Corporation, which will be used to develop, construct, acquire, own, and operate solar projects in the United States. “We are excited about the acquisition ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SMA Utility Power Rack solution comes pre-assembled, possible 40 percent cost savings
SMA is now taking orders for its Utility Power Rack 5000/5500, a highly integrated, turnkey solution that offers up to 40 percent integration cost savings over alternative solutions. It is completely pre-assembled for easy set up and commissioning, reducing time-consuming labor processes in the field and minimizing installation risk. CompatibleRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Details on ABB’s new residential inverter series now available in the U.S.
The new UNO-DM-PLUS-US series from ABB is now available for immediate shipment in the U.S. Available in five power ratings, from 3.3 to 6.0 kW, these solar inverters have a compact design that delivers high performance with excellent power density enabling maximum energy production. They are designed with digital intelligenceRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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This online solar training program looks to speed workforce development
Interplay Learning launched a new solar industry training program that will put training capabilities directly in the hands of trade contractors, equipment manufacturers, and field service departments. This new tool is powered by online simulation-based learning and Virtual Reality and could help overcome daily challenges hiring, training and maintaining aRead More — Solar Builder magazine