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  • Lux Research: Thin-film solar modules could challenge silicon in the coming years

    The two leading thin-film solar manufacturers, First Solar and Solar Frontier, represent a combined manufacturing capacity of 4 GW. While they do not pose a short-term challenge to crystalline silicon players’ market dominance, ongoing innovations will ensure thin-film remains a significant player, according to Lux Research. Of the two, First SolarRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New commercial PV monitoring gateway: AlsoEnergy Powerlogger 1000

    AlsoEnergy introduced a new standard gateway for their Commercial PV Monitoring Solution: the PowerLogger 1000. This interactive datalogger introduces a range of practical and time-saving benefits relative to other gateway devices in the PV marketplace. The PowerLogger 1000 adds a rugged interactive touch screen LCD display. This innovation allows workersRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Vivint Solar launches new retail sales channel

    Residential solar provider Vivint Solar has announced the launch of a new retail sales channel. The company says it is starting with kiosks at retail locations in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Utah by the end of June and expanding into additional retail locations and states throughout theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Details of Legend Solar’s project agreement with Thanksgiving Point nonprofit

    In a continued effort to think green, conserve energy and create a more enjoyable environment for guests, Thanksgiving Point reached an agreement with Utah’s Legend Solar to equip the Museum of Ancient Life with a 1,500 solar panel array. The solar installation will provide a savings of $1.5 million inRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • PV panel recall: 28,000 Roof-mounted Bosch solar panels pose fire risk

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of Roof-Mounted Bosch Photovoltaic Solar Modules because they have demonstrated the capability to overheat, posing a risk of fire. In all, about installed 28,000 units need to be replaced. This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track RecallRead More — Solar Builder magazine