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Rapid Assessment of Wind Damage

The asset owner needed to quickly assess the damage to prepare for possible insurance claims and develop a remediation strategy. Raptor Maps' analysis found more than 20MWdc of site capacity was impacted by equipment anomalies.

Aurora Solar's 2nd Annual Residential Solar Trends Report Finds Homeowners Want Solar, But Trust in the Industry Declined

In 2023, 22% of homeowners said they were unable to find a trustworthy solar company. In 2024, the numbers doubled: 44% of respondents said it is hard to determine which solar companies are trustworthy.

Mini-grid for extended family - NZ Homestead gets private power

The power supply at Tim and Fiona’s homestead in Auckland, New Zealand is distributed from a micro grid which serves their extended family of eight, across three tiny homes, the main residence, and large workshop.

How Earth Anchor Foundation Technology Simplifies Ground-Mounted Solar for Installers

In today’s residential solar market, many installers specialize in strictly rooftop projects. However, it’s not always possible – or even the best decision,

Making a Splash With Solar Energy

The initial pull test and geotechnical report showed no traces of underground rock. However, during the installation, our crew found a vein of shale approximately two to three feet down on certain segments of the site.

Bringing India made Solar Panels to the US Market

The long-term vision for our company’s presence in the US is to establish Gautam Solar as a trusted and reputable brand of solar panels. We want not only to export our panels from India, but also our brand which is synonymous with high-quality solar panels.

Innovative solution: Solar power generation in urban areas

In a pilot project, the first solar cycle path roofing was put into operation in the German city of Freiburg. In densely populated areas, this project demonstrates the coexistence of traffic surfaces and solar energy generation with extremely durable glass-glass PV modules

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The Power of Banking Support Eases PVH's American Expansion

Whether it is financing for capital investments, operating expenses or research and development, the economic backing from financial institutions is a key point for sustainable development and the global energy transition.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $180 Million Investment in School Energy Infrastructure as Part of Investing in America Agenda

The 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, represents a groundbreaking investment in energy-efficient and renewable energy infrastructure at underserved K-12 public schools.

Why 2024's Top Solar Picks Matter

The 2024 top solar picks embody the intersection of sustainability and smart business, offering advanced photovoltaic technology that ensures efficiency, durability, and smart energy management for diverse business needs.

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Aardex Debuts Stellera: Championing End-to-End Clean Energy Development Across the Rocky Mountain and Midwest

As the clean energy sector is undoubtedly on an upward trajectory, companies like the just-launched Stellera, a clean energy investment and development firm that develops end-to-end renewable energy projects, are part of the historic investment in the growth of community solar. By removing the barriers to capital access in a traditionally difficult borrowing market, Stellera aims to expand opportunities for communities disproportionately impacted by the energy transition.

Tigo Energy Headquarters Receives 90kW of Optimized Solar from Long-Time Installer Partner

Tigo Energy installation partner Laibach Solar optimizes the solar system at Tigo US headquarters to overcome shading challenges and maximize energy gain with Reclaimed Energy.

SolarEdge Launches SolarEdge ONE Optimization Solution for Homeowners with a Dynamic Rate Plan in the Netherlands

-SolarEdge ONE optimization solution is designed to leverage the advantages of dynamic electricity rates that are gradually being introduced across Europe -Dynamic rate optimization capability will gradually be rolled out to additional countries, including Belgium, Sweden, Poland and Germany

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Soltec technical reliability comes from our team of amazing people combining seasoned solar tracker experience with young talent and cutting-edge technology to push the boundaries of innovation within standard product cost-effectiveness criteria. Customers choose Soltec for the combined cost-effectiveness of high-yield equipment with high-tolerance installation features, and the proven reliability of Soltec to meet project criteria of schedule, cost and quality.