As utility-scale solar projects continue to grow in the solar industry, installations have grown 76% totaling in 3,313 megawatts (MW) in the past several years. Here, I’ve complied a list of the six largest operating projects, according to SEIA. 1. At 115 MW, AV Solar Ranch One in Antelope Valley, California, takes the lead for
California Food Company Goes Solar
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
ShoEi Foods, a global producer and processor of nuts and dried and frozen fruits, has selected Cenergy Power to engineer and construct a large 864 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The sizeable solar system will be utilized to offset the local energy demand at their walnut processing facility in Marysville, California. Stretching over approximately
PV Fuses Protect Solar Equipment
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
Littlefuse today announced it has developed a series of 1500 VDC photovoltaic fuses designed to protect the next generation of solar installations. The SPXV and SPXN Series of fuses meet the requirements of 30kA interrupt ratings, 1500 VDC protection and global standards critical to solar equipment manufacturers. Both the high and low amperage models were
Solar Impulse Founders Receive SEIA Innovation Award
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
In recognition of the first ever intercontinental flight by a solar-powered airplane, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) presented its 2013 Innovators-of-the-Year Award to Dr. Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg, co-founders and co-pilots of Solar Impulse. The presentation was made today during a press conference at the National Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport,
4 Questions: 39th Solar IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
The IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) first started in 1961 and is dedicated to showcasing the latest research across the PV industry. The PVSC regularly draws top PV scientists and engineers from organizations like NASA and NREL. This year’s event took place in Tampa from June 16-21. We reached out to Dr. Ryne Raffaelle, general chair
How Will Solar Insurance Keep Up With New Financing Models?
June 17, 2013 : 0 Comments
By Charles A. Leone, SPW Contributor Diversification in project finance in the solar industry creates risk exposures not well covered by traditional insurance policies. Traditionally, solar developers have sought tax-equity investors who can efficiently use the tax benefits to provide financing at lower costs than direct borrowing. Most recently however, equipment leasing, third-party ownership, crowdfunding,
San Diego Apartments Run On Solar
June 14, 2013 : 0 Comments
Residents of the community in Scripps Ranch in San Diego, California, live in a place where all the electricity they need for daily living is generated by the sun. A quick flip of a switch, activates 1,380 Kyocera solar panels at Solterra EcoLuxury Apartments. “This system is remarkable not only for the power it generates, about
Solar-Log Approved By Connecticut CEFIA
June 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
Solar Data Systems and its Solar-Log Performance Monitoring and Reporting products have been approved by the Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) to monitor the electrical production of residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. To qualify for Connecticut’s Performance-Based Incentive program, solar PV installations must be equipped with an approved Performance Data Provider (PDP) system,
Panasonic Named 4th Best Global Green Brand
June 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
Panasonic has moved up 2 places from the last year, 6th to 4th, and ranked top among electronics companies for the first time. Brands were evaluated based on the Green Performance (corporate environmental performance) and the Green Perception (public perception of green performance), and top fifty brands were selected. Panasonic received high scores especially in
Standard Solar Commits To Clinton Global Initiative
June 13, 2013 : 0 Comments
Building on the success of its first Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action, Standard Solar, a leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems, today announced a second commitment as part of the Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting. CGI is an initiative of the Clinton Foundation
