Tag: Residential Solar
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SimpliPHI hybrid inverter receives UL 1741-SB certification
UL 1741 sets a series of safety tests and performance requirements that inverters must meet to ensure that they are safe and reliable for use in renewable energy systems. These tests cover a range of factors, including electrical and mechanical safety, performance and efficiency and protection against environmental hazards such as fire, shock and electromagnetic……
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Enphase adds Power Control to help avoid main panel upgrades
In residential, solar + storage is really shorthand for solar + storage + power control in order to hopefully avoid main panel upgrades. So, it was only a matter of time before Enphase Energy added such capabilities to its offering. Last week, Enphase announced the launch of Enphase Power Control software that can integrate with……
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Sunlight Financial debuts new solar lease program with IGS Solar
There is a growing demand for more, varied solar financing options. Sunlight Financial, a technology-enabled point-of-sale finance company advancing the clean energy transition, unveiled a solar lease program in partnership with IGS Solar, an affiliate of IGS Energy. The pilot launches in early April, with plans for expansion underway in select states. “Our collaboration with……
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Saying no to bad business, and more tips from NABCEP 2024 | Power Forward!
The NABCEP CE conference is a great education and networking event for solar installers. On this edition of Power Forward! Solar Builder Editor Chris Crowell discusses the most important takeaways for solar installers from the 2024 edition of the NABCEP CE event with Jordyn Dollarhide, communications and media manager with BayWa r.e. Watch the full……
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GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar roofing earns Miami-Dade approval
GAF Energy’s nailable solar shingle system, Timberline Solar, has been approved by Miami-Dade County’s Product Control Sector after an extensive multi-month review and evaluation. This is notable because Miami-Dade has stringent requirements for rooftop mounting, and GAF says Timberline is the only solar roofing system to earn its approval to this point. Approval by Miami-Dade……