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Asset management
Borrego rebrands O&M division as Cleanleaf Energy
Sunnova expands solar command center with enhanced coverage and repair services
Power Factors releases next-generation renewable asset management platform
A Q&A with NovaSource on O&M trends
A deep dive into what’s holding the industry back today and how technology will change future project performance.
Clir Renewables releases new product to improve renewable technology selection
New hail monitoring system now on market for solar O&M pros
New technology keeps birds off big rooftop solar arrays
AI-based forecasting and document automation saves time and money in solar deployment
AI forecasting can ensure solar installations meet customer expectations
Solar inverter and asset management sights at RE+ 2022
Aurora Digital Marketing Series
How to use retargeting to increase solar sales conversions
How to use Google Ads to drive traffic to your solar website
How to harness Instagram’s visual appeal for solar marketing
How solar contractors can make the most of Twitter
Optimize your solar company’s presence on LinkedIn
Effective Facebook marketing for solar contractors
Search engine optimization (SEO) for solar contractors: Best practices
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for solar contractors: Choosing the right keywords
Make your solar website the foundation for effective digital solar marketing
Five ways digital solar marketing can grow your business
Batteries and Storage
Weidmuller USA adds battery connectors to ESS portfolio
10-kWh BSLBATT energy storage system UL 1973 certified
EVLO grid-scale ESS achieves UL 9540 certification
Battery-integrated EV charger can provide site backup power, grid services
Energy storage boosts community solar adoption nationwide
California city future home of country’s largest green hydrogen storage system
FranklinWH now an approved vendor on Solar Insure list
EnerSys announces plans for 4-GWh lithium cell factory in South Carolina
3.7-MWh ESS system in California to provide emergency water backup
Insurance reps provide tips on reducing fire risks in battery energy storage
BIPV
ClearVue solar windows enter middle-US market with glazier partner
Solar Spotlight: Anatomy of a high-profile solar project
GAF Energy voluntarily recalls its solar shingle product due to potential fire hazard
Midsummer solar roof installed in the Hamptons
Mitrex is planning a 2.5-GW solar factory for panels and BIPV products
Is it finally time to take solar windows seriously?
SunStyle solar shingle product now officially available to U.S. market
Roofing companies take the lead in solar shingle race
GAF Energy releases industry’s latest solar shingle product
Mitrex releases dual-module PV product
Cables and Wires
Shoals patent infringement complaints continue way through courts
Installation tips: EZ Solar has some thoughts on rooftop wire management
Installation tips: Gripple says gloves and glasses are your best friend when working with big cable runs
AWM launches two new cable management hardware solutions
Shoals to move eBOS manufacturing operations to new massive factory just across the street
Amphenol expands RadCrimp solar splice connector series
Highlighting overlooked solar products from Intersolar North America 2024
S-5! debuts MLPE Mount at Intersolar
Weidmuller USA releases multi-tool for cutting, stripping and crimping wire
Affordable Wire Management cable hangers now rated for heavier wires
Carports
The intricacies of mounting solar carports atop parking decks
World4Solar unveils hurricane-proof PV canopy
Solar carport manufacturer Quest Renewables acquired by Bravo Infrastructure
NYC relaxes zoning restrictions, opens 8,500 acres of parking lots to solar canopy development
IRA may not incentivize residential and commercial solar racking, but the products still get market boost
Six Flags Magic Mountain officially begins construction on massive solar carport project
World4Solar manufactures packaged solar carports with storage, EV charging
Solar Spotlight: Solar canopy project collaboration with a focus on value engineering
Arka Energy previewing PV patio canopy at RE+
Central Inverters
Abandoned New Jersey paper mill now powers its community with solar
Ingeteam releases new central inverter for up to 1,500-V battery systems
Longroad Energy breaks ground on 202-MW Texas solar project
Solar Spotlight: Curbing central inverter downtime with modular design
Ingeteam unveils 7.65-MW inverter power station on skid
Siemens AG signs agreement to procure Gamesa Electric central inverters
Repowering experts can quickly get damaged inverters back online
Charge controllers
Morningstar unveils new charge controller and off-grid inverter line
Balance of systems manufacturer Shoals opens Tennessee factory
Tigo fire safety devices now compatible with OutBack FLEXmax charge controllers
Install tip: Connect solar controllers in parallel to meet high power charging requirements
Transducer innovations are making PV systems smaller, lighter and less expensive
Russelectric releases a new distributed energy controller
Combiner Boxes
Weidmuller announces new models of combiner boxes for large-scale solar projects
Former steel mill covered in solar panels shines new light on Pittsburgh
Schneider Electric launches rapid shutdown solution with Tigo
Enphase debuts new combiner for uninterrupted monitoring
Con Edison will offer residential solar customers a free device to upgrade circuit breaker
Koolbridge Solar receives UL certification for intelligent breaker box
Commentary
I lived it: Litigator provides his perspective on solar warranty claims
American-made power optimizers can increase IRA credits available to inverter makers
Guest column: IRA incentives for low-income community solar
Part two: New applications for pre-existing solutions
Commentary: Has solar lost the net-metering battle?
10 solar, storage and energy predictions for 2024
Solar veteran Barry Cinnamon shares with SPW his take on the industry.
Guest column: Exploring the IRA incentives for low-income community solar
Part one: Treasury guidance fails to deliver energy equity.
Commentary: Don’t let utilities hijack your EV battery
Why V2H, not V2G, is the best way to use your EV battery.
Commentary: Solar energy is ‘on track’ – but are we on a sustainable path?
Guest column: Saying ‘yes’ to clean energy means telling the truth about solar NIMBY-ism
Commercial
Stone Zoo powers on 725-kW solar project
Energy Toolbase platform adds solar + storage modeling to show utility bill savings
Report: Massachusetts clean energy jobs increased by 80% since 2010
Enact announces partner program for solar project design and operations
Installation tips: Milwaukee Tool shows off its specialty impact tools for solar
Installation tips: Fluke describes testing tools used in the solar industry
Installation tips: Carhartt explains the benefits of UV-rated clothing for solar contractors
Aurora Solar platform adopts EagleView aerial imaging
Community
Community solar: A powerful tool for expanding low-income access to solar benefits
New Mexico Supreme Court rules to continue state’s community solar program as planned
Contractor splits four projects into seven to meet community solar rules in Maryland
2.6-MW solar project completed for Texas automotive supplier Vitesco
CPUC sides with utilities in determining California’s community solar market
Abandoned gravel pit turned solar project now powers Maine community
Quasi-community-solar project at Texas apartment shares 18-month energy results
Components
Contractor's Corner
Contractor’s Corner: Burns & McDonnell
Utility-scale EPC prioritizes training to save time on big jobs.
Contractor’s Corner: Alternative Energy Southeast (AES)
Georgia installer builds trusted brand with electrical background and willingness to try new tech.
Contractor’s Corner: Vibe Solar
California residential contractor adapts to NEM 3.0 with more storage and new services.
Contractor’s Corner: Renewable IPP
Alaskan EPC brings large-scale solar projects to The Last Frontier.
Contractor’s Corner: Solar Power of Oklahoma
Residential and commercial installer brings renewables to major oil and gas state.
Contractor’s Corner: BQ Energy
Brownfield solar developer stays busy within its chosen specialty.
Contractor’s Corner: Sundance Power Systems
This rooftop installer has been instrumental in maintaining solar incentives in North Carolina.
Contractor’s Corner: Summit Ridge Energy
Community solar developer forges partnerships to accelerate U.S. manufacturing and clean energy employment.
Contractor’s Corner: Black & Veatch
This century-old company evolved into renewable energy construction and isn’t looking back.
Digital Issues
March 2024 Issue: Solar For All
January 2024 Issue: 2024 Trends in Solar
December 2023 Issue: Renewable Energy: A Year in Review
November 2023 Issue: Federal Policy Boosts U.S. Industry
September 2023 Issue: Must-See Products At RE+ 2023
July 2023 Issue: 2023 Top Solar Contractors
May 2023 Issue: The O&M Issue
March 2023 Issue: Rooftop Solar Tips From Installers
January 2023 Digital Edition: 2023 Trends In Solar + Storage
December 2022 Special Edition: 2023 Renewable Energy Handbook
Distribution
It’s time the solar industry embraces e-commerce
Weidmuller USA expands distributor training program
CED Greentech updates name to Greentech Renewables
BayWa r.e. distributing PVpallet’s reusable solar panel shippers
Report shows solar module prices in secondary market stay steady over last two years
BayWa r.e. and Beacon Solar distribution divisions combine forces through acquisition
Drones
Installation tips: Scanifly touts the benefits of drones and aerial imagery
Elevating worker safety in residential solar with the use of drones
Scanifly establishes associate program to certify solar pros as drone pilots
Electric Vehicle (EV)
Bidirectional EV chargers to finally materialize in 2024
2024 Trends in Solar
Generac will distribute Wallbox EV charging solutions
Power Electronics will work with Jabil to manufacture DC fast chargers in US
Event Coverage
Installers can now apply to compete in Solar Games 2025
Intersolar North America organization launches Texas event this November
New energy storage conference to premiere this June in Portland, Oregon
U.S. solar panel manufacturing claims from Intersolar North America
2023 RE+ Exhibitor Preview: See you in Las Vegas!
2023 Florida Solar & Storage Summit to be held in Sarasota May 2-3
Fasteners
Featured
Solar sales is bending, not breaking – but it needs a refresh
Installation tips: Terafab lends major helping hand to utility-scale solar contractors
Installation tips: Solar Tools USA impresses the importance of safety gear on roofs
Financing
Climate First Bank reduces solar loan rates
Arevon uses IRA tax credit transferability provision to finance solar peaker plant
Sunlight Financial announces acquisition and files for bankruptcy
Enerflo solar sales software now integrates PayKeeper for cash deals
Connecticut Green Bank increases loan maximums to finance more comprehensive renewable energy projects
Sunlight Financial partners with Solar Insure to offer clients monitoring and warranty service
Flat Roof
Ground
iSun to install vertical agrivoltaic system from Next2Sun in Vermont
Grounding
Megger releases solar clamp meter that can measure 2,000 V and 1,500 A
Innovators and Influencers
Installation Practices
Insurance
kWh Analytics launches property insurance for solar projects
Global solar industry sees 95% increase in average downtime days due to pandemic, supply chain
New insurance product can protect solar owners from cool-weather impacts
Inverters
SolarEdge launches inverter upgrade program in the United States
Fronius increases solar inverter warranties to 12 years
Panasonic adds 15.2-kW hybrid inverter to EverVolt lineup
Legal
Law firm now offering renewable energy project end-of-life planning
Former employees file discrimination lawsuit against Momentum Solar
Marketing
SumoQuote now allows contractors to quote solar and roofing in one place
Enerflo now integrates Emporia smart home energy management products
Demand IQ announces new marketing partnership with ActiveProspect
Markets
Fluke unveils new I-V curve tracer for utility-scale projects
New York opens $16 million to clean hydrogen advancement in the state
We Recycle Solar is donating 1 module for every 10 recycled in April
DOE announces $72.8 million conditional loan commitment for Viejas microgrid project
Microinverters
Monitoring
Sandia to study snow-related energy losses using Morgan Solar sensor
Seaward releases PV200/210 test instrument
News
Silfab agrees to purchase glass from SolarCycle for American-made solar panels
New report finds solar on Pennsylvania K-12 schools has tripled in last decade
Solar installers can get their own apps with Sunvoy white-label option
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Building an Effective Meteorological Station for Solar PV
New risks on the horizon for renewable energy aggregation, trading, and selling in North America
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Storage
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The Future of Solar with Omnidian
Community Solar Is Growing Fast. So Are O&M Concerns.
The Case for Outsourcing On-Site Solar Service
Correcting the Approach to Corrective Maintenance
The 5 Big Issues Facing C&I Solar Developers (and How to Solve Them)
The Informed Installer
6 Clues for Identifying Trees that Will Cause Shade Over Time
What Data Is My Drone Capturing?
Top 5 Obstructions You Can’t See with Satellite Imagery (but Can with Drones)
3 Reasons Why Winter is the Best Time to Run an O&M Program
When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Drone?
How Solar Contractors Can Reduce Insurance Premiums While Improving Safety
3 Reasons You Need Remote and On-site Data for Install Planning
The Solar Explorer
5 solar objections you will hear in 2024 and how to handle them
Every big business starts small: Starting, and growing, a solar company
SolarAPP+: What’s new and what’s coming
Navigating the future of solar: Sell more in ’24
Navigating the future of solar: Insights on 2024 trends
Making sense of commercial solar: What you need to know about C&I
Managing the solar-plus-storage learning curve: Insights from industry veterans
TL;DR: An overview of 2023’s solar industry macro trends
Solar CEOs identify spooky challenges and potential treats for 2024 — the opportunities
How to educate homeowners on battery storage under NEM 3.0
Top Solar Contractors
Tracking Systems
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Trina Solar
5 homeowner questions every residential solar installer should be ready to answer
Reliability remains key selling point for residential solar installers
What Residential Installers Can Do To Drive Sales During These Uncertain Times and Beyond
Why solar trackers are a difference-maker for utility-scale solar projects
What utility-scale solar EPCs and developers can do to successfully scale operations
How EPCs and project developers can achieve maximum utility-scale solar project lifespan
8 Ways TrinaPro Mitigates Risks in Utility Solar
What makes Trina Solar’s C&I Solutions a great value for commercial projects?
How to Maximize Value for a C&I Solar PV System
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Finally Affordable Inverters & Batteries for the California Market (Solar + Storage)
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Environmental Permitting Exposed: The Broken System Choking Land Development
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Optimizing Solar PV BOS
Everything you need to know to start exporting globally
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