Stem Inc., a company that specializes in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven energy storage services, has launched Stem University, an online certification program that provides required educational classes and tools for solar companies that are in the Stem Partner Program.  Stem’s Premier and Certified Partners are required to complete Stem University coursework in three initial distinct certification […]

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The production of U.S. energy from solar increased by 13.85% in 2019, while that from wind grew by 10.06%, according to a SUN DAY Campaign analysis of newly released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The latest issue of EIA’s Monthly Energy Review (with data through Dec. 31, 2019) reveals that – for […]

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Trina Solar Co. Ltd. has shipped the first lot of its Vertex series modules.  The facility waiting for the delivery, in Sri Lanka, has a capacity of 10 MW. It will deploy the modules upon arrival and is expected to complete grid connection during the third quarter of this year. Incorporating 210 mm cells, the […]

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The production of U.S. energy from solar sources increased by 13.85% in 2019 while that from wind grew by 10.06%, according to a SUN DAY Campaign analysis of newly-released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The latest issue of EIA’s Monthly Energy Review (with data through Dec. 31, 2019) reveals that – for […]

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded five winning teams under the first two rounds of the Future Grid Challenge aimed at developing solutions to integrate clean and renewable energy into the electric grid. The project teams will help New York’s utilities such as Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Consolidated […]

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CUI Global Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire solar construction company Reach Construction Group LLC. The transaction will consist of third-party debt and company equity valued at approximately $37 million. The acquisition is expected to close within the next 20 days, subject to customary closing conditions. Headquartered in Apex, N.C., Reach is […]

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It is now clear that the coronavirus (COVID-19) will have an effect on all industries, solar and storage included. In considering the potential impact, it is important to examine your contracts’ force majeure provisions. Force majeure is the provision that defines occurrences such as acts of God, war, famine and plague that are outside and […]

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PVComplete, a solar sales and design software company, has released PVCAD Mega, a CAD software solution for utility-scale PV projects, built on Autodesk technology.  PVCAD Mega delivers solar engineering and layouts for tracker and fixed-tilt projects of any size in five minutes or less.  “Solar engineers love CAD software because it provides responsiveness and the […]

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In the midst of a rapidly shifting social and economic climate, Velo Solar has deployed its team of experts to help companies plan for and adapt to change. Velo’s experts in engineering, energy, battery storage and technology are now available to work with any company to create a custom plan for energy resiliency and continuity […]

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SMA America has released the Sunny Highpower PEAK3 125 kW as a solution for ground-mount solar projects with 480 VAC interconnection.  This solution is the only 1,500 VDC inverter that can connect to the grid at 480 VAC without an additional transformer, SMA says. The PEAK3 125 kW is most applicable in community solar, agricultural aggregate […]

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SMA America has released the Sunny Highpower PEAK3 125 kW as a solution for ground mount projects with 480 VAC interconnection.  This solution is the only 1,500 VDC inverter that can connect to the grid at 480 VAC without an additional transformer. The PEAK3 125 kW is most applicable in community solar, agricultural aggregate metering and […]

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Solar project developer ReneSola Ltd. is selling a portfolio of operating projects located in Canada to Grasshopper Energy, a solar developer and asset owner headquartered in Canada. The portfolio consists of 15 solar plants under development, with a combined capacity of 6.8 MW. These projects were qualified under the Canadian feed-in tariff scheme, which was […]

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