Growatt Introduces MAC Series Inverters to Brazilian PV Market
Growatt, a string inverter supplier, has introduced the MAC series of its X generation inverters for the three-phase solar PV market in Brazil. The new inverter series provide flexibility to meet the...
View ArticleGRID IE Breaks Ground on Community Solar Project
GRID IE, a subsidiary of GRID Alternatives, a company that focuses on making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to underserved communities, was awarded a $2.05 million grant under...
View ArticleSolar Poised to Drive Texas Coal Plants Offline
New utility-scale solar is poised to push much of the remaining coal-fired power fleet across Texas into retirement in the next few years, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy...
View ArticleSoltec Launches the SF7 Tandem Tracker
Soltec, a manufacturer and supplier of single-axis solar trackers, has launched its SF7 Tandem tracker. This is the first tracker on the market to be linked in a 2-in-portrait (2P) configuration...
View ArticleNREL: No Plans to Manage PV Modules at End of Lifespan
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have conducted the first global assessment into the most promising approaches to end-of-life management for solar photovoltaic (PV)...
View ArticleSolar Companies Call on Congress to Pass Clean Energy Legislation
Nearly 650 solar companies have sent a letter to Congress galvanizing support for legislation that deploys clean energy to help rebuild the U.S. economy. The letter calls on members of Congress to...
View ArticleSolar FlexRack Supplies Primergy Solar Projects with Tracker Solution
Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals and provider of photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, has supplied Primergy Solar with its TDP and TDP 2.0 Solar Trackers for 14...
View ArticleGameChange’s Single-Axis Trackers Recieve U.S. Patent
GameChange Solar has received a broadly encompassing patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent covers the entire design of the GameChange Solar Genius Tracker. Using...
View ArticlePVComplete Releases First CAD Software for Utility-Scale PV Projects
PVComplete, a global solar sales and design software company, has released a PVSyst integration upgrade to PVCAD Mega, the first CAD software for utility-scale PV projects, built on Autodesk...
View ArticleSunPower, Enphase Partner to Produce New AC Module
SunPower Corp., a global solar technology and energy services provider, and Enphase Energy Inc., a global energy technology company and supplier of solar microinverters, have entered a strategic...
View ArticleBiden Unveils Plan to Combat Climate Change
In a recent speech, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden unveiled his plans to steer the U.S. towards a carbon-free future. In order to curb climate change, Biden is proposing to invest nearly $2...
View ArticleForeFront Power Completes San Luis Obispo Solar Projects
ForeFront Power, a provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions for the public sector, utility, business and residential customers, has completed two solar projects for the county of San...
View ArticleEnTech Solutions Unveils Xcape Energy and Storage Solution
EnTech Solutions, a company committed to providing a sustainable energy future for its customers, has unveiled its new Xcape microgrid technology – a resilient energy and battery storage solution...
View ArticleNYPSC Extends Net Metering for Solar Customers Due to COVID
The New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has signaled that it will extend net metering through January 2022 for current customers based on the impact COVID-19 has had on the solar industry. In...
View ArticleFERC Rejects NERA Petition
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected a controversial petition to end state and local jurisdiction over net metering programs. The petition was brought by the New England...
View ArticleNIPSCO Adds Two Indiana Solar Projects to Portfolio
NIPSCO, a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., has entered the next phase of its plans to transition to cleaner energy resources with the addition of two new solar farms that will be based in central Indiana....
View ArticleTrina Solar Launches Next-Generation Vertex Module
Trina Solar Co. Ltd. has launched two next-generation Vertex series modules with a power output of up to 600 W. The company expects to realize the mass production of a 550 W series in the final...
View ArticlePVEL Opens Advanced Inverter Test Center
PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), an independent test lab for the global downstream solar industry, has opened an advanced inverter test center with 1500 V capabilities at its newly renovated South San...
View ArticleRecurrent Energy Closes on Maplewood Solar Projects
Canadian Solar Inc. says its wholly-owned subsidiary, Recurrent Energy LLC, a utility-scale solar+storage project developer, has closed $282 million of debt financing to construct its Maplewood and...
View ArticleLG Chem, SolarEdge Partner on Storage Solution
LG Chem, a South Korea-based manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries, has partnered with SolarEdge Technologies Inc., a company that specializes in smart energy, to bring compatibility with the...
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