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Tag: PV modules

  • Modules and integration: Four reasons why AC, smart modules are on the rise

    At Intersolar 2017, the industry’s newest power couple made its engagement announcement: LG and Enphase have teamed up on an AC module. Known as LG’s NeON 2 ACe, the new product combines LG’s NeON 2 technology with Enphase’s IQ6+ microinverter. “This changes the basic architecture of an install — theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Itek Energy cuts ribbon on new solar module manufacturing facility in Washington

    With the Pacific Northwest’s solar community looking on, Itek Energy’s Founder John Flanagan cut the ribbon to the company’s new 48,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Bellingham. With a whole new line of cutting-edge equipment, Itek’s new factory produces high-power, five-busbar solar modules in both 60 and 72 cell, with aRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • BASF, SoloPower Systems debut solar-integrated roofing system

    The next contender in the solar-integrated roofing race: BASF and SoloPower Systems are launching a “multi-layered roofing system” that combines energy efficiency, power generation, waterproofing and water harvesting. The companies say the seamless multi-layered roofing system can be up to 60% lighter than conventional roofs due to its unique light weight construction materials throughoutRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Mission Solar to start supplying PV modules to PetersenDean Roofing & Solar

    Mission Solar Energy, U.S. manufacturer of high-power solar modules, and PetersenDean Roofing & Solar, the nation’s largest privately held solar and roofing company, have joined forces. Together, the companies will offer homeowners an affordable path to solar ownership using American-built materials installed by U.S. workers. Mission Solar Energy will supplyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Module Evolution: What big-time PV improvements will boost panel efficiency?

    The solar industry is forever in need of constant innovation and scientific breakthrough. Even now, with PV capacity reaching record highs, prices continuing to fall and efficiencies inching up, more innovation is needed. A lot more. (Not to mention whatever fallout is felt in the module market following the SectionRead More — Solar Builder magazine