Tag: News

  • Tesla’s Solar Roof is ready to purchase; Here’s how much it costs

    They guessing game and cryptic tweets are over. Amid the latest dark clouds from Q1, Tesla’s persistent optimism continues with the official launch of its solar industry-changing (maybe?) solar roof product. So, does it live up to the hype? I suppose we can’t really know until these make it outRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar coaster news: SolarWorld insolvent, Ten K stops operations, SunPower down

    The solar coaster feels like an apt description for the up and down nature of the industry except for the part where roller coasters are fun. The dips in the solar coaster are considerably less so. After cresting to the top of another climb in 2016 — passing the ITC,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Fronius hosting solar inverter service training at headquarters in June

    String inverter manufacturer Fronius updated its hands-on installer qualification trainings, which now include system design, product applications and communications, while still covering service and onsite warranty repairs. After completing the trainings, installers are certified Fronius Service Providers (FSPs), offering high quality solar installations and field-service. Fronius Service Providers offer high-qualityRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • S-5! debuts new RibBracket line for trapezoidal roofing profiles

    S-5! just released its RibBracket I-IV products, which are shaped to provide a perfect fit to most common trapezoidal roof shapes. Thoroughly tested for strength, RibBracket I-IV has no moving parts and is flexible enough to fit varying trapezoidal widths. A higher profile ensures more space between the roof and anyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • APsystems names new EVP of US, EMEA

    APsystems, a leader in advanced microinverter technology for the solar PV industry, just named Olivier Jacques Executive Vice President, USA & EMEA. Jacques is based in Lyon, France, and most recently served as APsystems Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He will report to Dr. Zhi-MinRead More — Solar Builder magazine