Tag: O&M
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Rapid shutdown, connectors, supply chain leave few good options for safe PV system design
They say the best way to learn is by first making mistakes. Well, for most solar businesses, that might not be the best path to a higher education. Instead, let’s assess the mistakes that are commonly being made in PV system design and installations so that we can avoid them ahead of time. For our……
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Solar Synergy Program offers high-quality pollinator habitats at no cost to developers
The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund recently launched their new Solar Synergy program alongside project partner, Monarch Joint Venture. The program works directly with solar developers to strategically design and monitor high-quality pollinator habitats within utility-scale renewable energy projects. Through the generous financial support of corporations and foundations, the program is being offered at no……
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Report: Over $82M in solar revenue lost due to equipment anomalies in 2022
We took a deep-dive into the problems underlying large-scale solar asset underperformance this week. Right on cue, solar lifecycle management software company Raptor Maps reports a revenue loss estimated at roughly $82 million for the more than 24 GW of solar assets analyzed in 2022. This data was published in the fifth edition of Raptor……
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Fluke SMFT-1000: A single tool that simplifies PV installation, commissioning and maintenance
The Fluke Solar Multifunction Tester 1000 (SMFT-1000) is Fluke’s latest test solution to verify PV system performance and safety. Designed for PV professionals that provide installation, commissioning, and maintenance services to systems that operate up to 1000 VDC, the SMFT-1000 provides increased productivity and an exceptional user experience. The SMFT-1000 is the first Fluke solar……
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kWh Analytics to provide Property Insurance coverage for solar projects
Traditional insurance carriers are starting to really tighten their renewable energy portfolio exposure. A new industry-specific solution is needed to provide coverage against physical damage sustained by solar and other renewable projects — and one is on the way. Climate insurance provider kWh Analytics is launching a much-needed property insurance coverage for renewable energy assets……