The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed a rule that will, if finalized, expedite and reduce the cost of solar project interconnection while maintaining electric system reliability and safety. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) applauds the proposal. In 2005, FERC issued Order No. 2006, which for the first time established national interconnection procedures applicable to
Freeing the Grid and Voting Solar
July 16, 2012 :
An online version of Freeing the Grid has been launched. The award-winning report card is on net metering and interconnection practices for all 50 states. Together these two policies help empower Americans to generate their own electricity from solar and other renewables. Freeing the Grid serves as a roadmap for moving each state toward an ‘A’ grade. Its new
SPI Solar Lands New Jersey Contract
January 3, 2012 :
SPI Solar , a vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) solar developer and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services provider, announced today that it has been awarded an EPC contract by Seashore Solar Development, LLC, a New Jersey-based solar development company. As EPC contractor, SPI will design, engineer and construct an 11.3 megawatt fixed ground mount solar
A catalog for all your connector, fittings, and hardware needs
July 19, 2011 :
Transmission and distribution manufacturer Hubbell Power Systems has updated its Anderson and Fargo Transmission Catalog. The company says the catalog is a complete reference source for connectors, fittings, and hardware. It’s a great source for those engaged in power system transmission. Hubbell Power Systems www.hubbellpowersystems.com
Transmission and distribution company releases brochure
July 19, 2011 :
Hubbell Power Systems offers a Global View Brochure, providing an overview of the company and its transmission and distribution offerings. The brochure also gives a snapshot of the company’s history, manufacturing capability, and more. For the renewable sector in particular, Hubbell offers anchors, foundations, and hardware that support solar and wind applications. Hubbell Power Systems
8 things you should know about grid-parity
December 21, 2010 :
The question that everyone’s asking is when will solar become cost-competitive with fuel? Dr. Mohan Narayanan, VP of Technology at Solarfun, set out to answer this question yesterday in his Webinar, “The Truth Behind Grid-Parity, 8 things you should know.” He started off explaining that grid parity will not happen all at once, but instead
