Tag: September October 2018 Print Issue
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Bifacial Gains: How much will bifacial modules add to solar tracker value? We are about to find out
We are on the verge of the bifacial solar tracker era. Projects are being quoted with many starting to break ground later this year and early 2019. Only two issues remain in the way of serious wide-spread adoption. First is the price of bifacial modules, which sits at about 30Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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How a sealant pump reduced solar panel waste by 50 percent
Based in Shanghai, China, Shanghai Shengpu entered the solar market in 2008 and is a primary developer of systems solar manufacturers use to dispense sealant that bonds solar panels together. While Shanghai Shengpu’s dispensing systems are prevalent in the solar industry, its systems are also prominent in the gas andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Market Driver: When augers, ground screws make economic sense for solar contractors
The use of augers and ground screws has been of interest in mounting solar systems for some time, and for the right size job, they offer smaller solar contractors an opportunity to grow their business. Small site factors For one, with smaller PV systems, one may not need toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Clear and Present Data: Utility data is kept in the dark, but these providers are shedding some light
Solar customer data is increasingly being used for quantifiable savings by solar installers, developers, energy arbitrators and utilities. The software companies specialized in gathering and aggregating this data on residential, commercial and industrial levels are also building more functional systems that will help to standardize energy efficiency and asset managementRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar Power International Action Plan: What to see at the largest solar trade show in the country
Wondering what to see, where to stop and what’s new at the largest solar industry trade show in the United States? To help you figure that out, pick a statement that fits what you need and see where it leads. Think of it as a Choose Your Own Adventure story.Read More — Solar Builder magazine