Contec Inc., a global manufacturer of contamination control products for cleaning in manufacturing environments, worked with Pisgah Energy and Southern Current to design, develop and install a roof and ground solar project at its Spartanburg, SC headquarters. The two systems with a total of 625.5 kW direct current are used by Contec to generate electricity … Read more
With the recent boom in solar systems across the country, Australia recently passed a significant milestone with an incredible 1: 4 home now powered by solar panels. In Parliament this week, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor announced that we now have the highest amount of solar capacity per capita in the world. … Read more
Borrego, developer, EPC and O&M provider for major renewable energy projects in the United States, has been selected to bid for a 110 MW AC supply scale solar project under New York State Energy’s large renewable energy tender develop research and development agency (NYSERDA). The Rutland Center Solar 1 project will be Borrego’s largest development … Read more
SunShare, a Denver-based community solar developer, has launched its Uncompahgre Community Solar Garden – Colorado’s largest community solar project to date – with a total output of just over 5 MW DC. The Weld County-based solar array now produces clean energy for residents of Colorado, Westminster and the Highlands Ranch Community Association. It is the … Read more
One hundred and seventy-five solar companies, including some of the largest solar manufacturers in the world, have signed a pledge against forced labor in the solar supply chain. The pledge is part of an industry-wide effort by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) to support the development of a supply chain traceability protocol and a … Read more
Standard Solar Inc., a company that specializes in the development, financing, ownership and operation of commercial and municipal solar systems, has expanded its portfolio around tax equity financing and operations in collaboration with Crestmark, a division of MetaBank NA of 17 expanding community solar projects – a total of 24.6 MW – in Minnesota and … Read more
SunPower Corp., a provider of solar technology and energy services, has launched the mySunPower app, the company’s new experience for homeowners that allows them to review and manage their energy generation, consumption and battery storage settings from a mobile device. The new mySunPower monitoring app will be available for download to SunPower Equinox customers on … Read more
Solar systems with high-voltage direct current flowing from the switchboard to the inverter must be closely monitored for arc faults, which pose a significant fire hazard. Even the smallest device failure, such as a damaged cable or loose electrical connection, can cause an arc fault. Once an arc fault is triggered, it can be difficult … Read more
Ameresco Inc., an independent provider of renewable energy solutions to businesses and organizations, and Wells Fargo say they are working together to develop and install approximately 30MW of new on-site solar power plants in corporate and retail locations in seven states. The nearly 100 solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays are a combination of roof and floor … Read more
Governor Phil Murphy says New Jersey’s first community solar project has been completed. Established by Solar Landscape in Perth Amboy, the project was developed as part of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ Community Solar Energy Pilot Program. Launched in 2019 under Murphy’s Executive Order No. 28 (2018), the program ensures underserved and overburdened … Read more
