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  • Code crisis averted: ICC ready to designate solar, storage as Risk Category 2

    In a release of preliminary results on the 2024 ICC Building Code online governmental vote, the International Code Council’s (ICC) members have approved two compromise proposals from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) that designate solar and storage projects as Risk Category 2 infrastructure. Without SEIA’s proposals, S79-22 and S81-22, a proposal from the Federal……

  • SMA’s Sunny Boy-US series achieves UL 1741 listing

    SMA America announced the Sunny Boy-US series as the first residential inverter to achieve UL 1741 SA (Supplement A) listing, which represents a significant step in creating a more stable grid and providing the best technology for the residential market. SMA has completed functional and safety testing with the SunnyRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Details on a code change that allows for solar panels above plumbing vent pipes

    A standard change from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials will allow for a sophisticated new design concept that allows PV installers to place panels above existing ABS plumbing vent pipes, instead of designing around them, giving installers the ability to offer more panels, increased power production andRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Get to know NEC 2017 revisions: Updated PV labels, rapid system shutdown

    Many changes are occurring with labeling requirements covered by Article 690 as we move toward the release of the NEC 2017 code revision. PV systems grow and evolve, and the required labeling must change with them to ensure safe and informative installations. Like any evolving process, input from many sourcesRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Trina Solar to debut Trinaswitch at #Intersolar2015

    Trina Solar Limited announced the North America launch of Trinaswitch, its next generation of smart solar modules. This module builds new technology into the junction box, allowing a more seamless integration for safety and compliance. “Trinaswitch is a continuation of Trina Solar’s product strategy in adding smart functionality to solar photovoltaic modules toRead More — Solar Builder magazine