Tag: West

  • Logistics power: AET delivers racking for 7-MW Calif. project in one week

    Applied Energy Technologies (AET) prides itself on its logistical capabilities, which played a big part in its selection by Swinerton Renewable Energy for a 7 MW solar PV installation in Mendota, Calif., currently under construction. Along with providing its Rayport-G ECO ground mount system, AET’s engineering team provided the fullRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • What is your wild prediction for the solar industry in 2016?

    It is no secret that 2016 is going to be one busy, wild and possibly uncertain time for the solar industry as the expiration of the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit (ITC) at year’s end will lead to a ton of large projects and then, potentially, a severe drop off.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Suncrest Solar on the rise, expands territory

    Suncrest Solar, a full-service provider of residential solar, announced expansion of services to Northern California, South Carolina and Utah. Suncrest’s announcement follows several months of double-digit growth, expanding more than 400 percent since 2014. “Our people are clearly energized by the mission of bringing homeowners a lower-cost electric service alternative withRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • PCI Solar begins cool project in Woodland, Calif., that is six separate systems

    Austin, Texas-based PCI Solar has begun construction of a 2.46 MW portfolio for the city of Woodland, Calif. The six separate systems, which include carports, rooftops, a solar shade canopy, and ground-mount solar, will assist in offsetting Woodland’s energy use at its City Hall, Community Center, Library, Police Station and other cityRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SunPower completes 705-kW solar carport at Redwood High School

    Tamalpais Union High School District and SunPower celebrated the completion of a 705-kW solar power system at Redwood High School in Larkspur, Calif. As a result of the system, the district calculates it may reduce electricity costs at the high school by approximately 80 percent, which could result in anRead More — Solar Builder magazine