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  • Details on SunPower’s new Silicon Valley production line for HE solar modules

    Solar technology design, manufacturing and installation methods have come a long way in just 20 years, and as a trailblazing solar energy company, SunPower has witnessed the trajectory first-hand. Globally, there is now 305 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity, up from around 50 GW in 2010 and virtually nothing atRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Nevada City becomes 41st U.S. city to establish 100 percent renewable energy goal

    Surrounded by city council members, key members of the community and partners, Mayor Duane Strawser announced that Nevada City, Calif., would became the latest in a growing movement of mountain communities to commit to move to 100 percent clean, renewable energy. The city’s near unanimous vote to ensure that theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Nautilus Solar acquires Minnesota community solar portfolio from ReneSola

    ReneSola Ltd  and Nautilus Solar Energy sent word that Nautilus acquired an approximately 13.3 MW community solar portfolio previously developed by ReneSola. The community solar portfolio, qualified under Xcel Energy’s burgeoning community solar program, is located in the rapidly expanding Minnesota solar marketplace. The portfolio is expected to be builtRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Which inverters are Rule 21 certified? Here’s the most recent list via CALSEIA

    California’s Rule 21 will be going into effect on Sept. 8, at which time, if you are installing solar in California, you will need to install advanced inverters that meet Rule 21 requirements on any new interconnection application. Some background from an in-depth Solar Builder feature on exactly what the point ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Bipartisan group of lawmakers urge ITC to oppose solar tariffs

    A bipartisan group of 16 senators and 53 members of the House of Representatives sent open letters to U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Chairman Rhonda Schmidtlein urging the ITC to reject a petition that would slap tariffs on imported solar panels and cells. “Solar companies in our states believe theRead More — Solar Builder magazine