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Goldbeck Solar opens O&M branch in North America

Goldbeck Solar has announced its latest offering, Solar Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Services, is now available in North America. The company produces solar racking for ground-mount, rooftop and agricultural applications. The O&M Services represent a comprehensive solution designed to support businesses in optimizing their solar energy investments. Through this program, Goldbeck offers: Extensive Expertise: Bolstered by Goldbeck’s…

Pennsylvania landowners interested in hosting solar can use new guidebook for FAQs

NJR Clean Energy Ventures completes 2.8-MW community solar project on former landfill

San Antonio approves state’s largest municipal solar project

Michigan becomes 12th state to commit to 100% clean energy

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Solar Spotlight: Scaling energy storage while facing a climate crisis

As the effects of a changing climate increase in both frequency and severity, the need for technologies that can decarbonize and support electrical infrastructure is paramount. In this episode of Solar Spotlight, Zolaikha Strong, senior director of policy and regulatory affairs at Generac Power Systems, discusses the significance of energy storage in the contexts of…

Contractor’s Corner: Alternative Energy Southeast (AES)
Georgia installer builds trusted brand with electrical background and willingness to try new tech.

Guest column: Celebrating Kacie Peters
Remembering a beacon of impact, inclusion and hope.

Guest column: Exploring the IRA incentives for low-income community solar
Part one: Treasury guidance fails to deliver energy equity.

6 tips from a recruiter for renewable energy job seekers

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Contractor’s Corner: Alternative Energy Southeast (AES)
Georgia installer builds trusted brand with electrical background and willingness to try new tech.

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Solar industry wants more silicon cells to be imported duty-free
Insights from today's midterm hearing on Section 201 tariffs.

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Solar CEOs identify spooky challenges and potential treats for 2024 — the opportunities

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New companies step in to help solar contractors secure IRA’s many tax benefits

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Enhancing data quality through ventilation and heating: clean domes ensure accurate readings

Technical specifications provide valuable insights into a measuring instrument, but it’s true capabilities come to light through real-world performance. The…

Digital Twins: The future of PV plant management

Digital twins are reshaping PV engineering, offering unprecedented insights for maximizing plant efficiency. Dive into the world of digital twins…

Solar Spotlight: Integrating the benefits of rail into a rail-less solar mount

Solar racking manufacturer SunModo will soon debut its latest pitched rooftop mount, NanoRack, to the residential market. On this episode…

Empowering Solar Growth: How Aerial Intelligence is Revolutionizing the Solar Industry
Scaling Solar Operations with Cutting-Edge Technology for Data-Driven Decision-Making

By Kyle Starkes, Solutions Engineer for Nearmap In response to electricity price hikes, renewable energy is set to have its…

Solar CEOs identify spooky challenges and potential treats for 2024 — the opportunities

Happy Halloween! To celebrate the season — and the final couple months of 2023 — we’re looking at the challenges…

How to educate homeowners on battery storage under NEM 3.0

There’s no two ways about it: NEM 3.0 has been confusing to homeowners, especially when it comes to solar and…

Stäubli invests in innovative technology for the future of a safe solar industry

As a global market leader in solar connection solutions and a renowned player in industrial automation, Stäubli gets involved in…

Make PV Possible – Anywhere
Terrasmart outperforms weather and boosts potential on the toughest sites

Challenging weather and tough terrain are the new normal for solar developers, EPCs, and asset owners seeking to manage risks…

Building an Effective Meteorological Station for Solar PV

Weather conditions have a huge influence on photovoltaic output. Even intermittent cloud cover can have a dramatic effect on incident…

Solar Spotlight: Butyl mounts rooftop solar projects in a flash

The shape of solar mounts is changing, and so too are how they’re attached to rooftops. K2 Systems, a solar…

NEW Affordable Microinverters for Texas (1 to 1, 2 to 1, & 4 to 1)

Spitzer Energy, the US-based manufacturer and distributor of affordable energy solutions announces a major…

Empower your solar initiatives with terrain-following trackers

PVcase Ground Mount introduces an innovative solution with terrain-following trackers. These trackers empower your solar projects, granting you the ability…

Goldbeck Solar opens O&M branch in North America

By Kelly Pickerel | November 29, 2023

Pennsylvania landowners interested in hosting solar can use new guidebook for FAQs

By Billy Ludt | November 29, 2023

Solar Spotlight: Scaling energy storage while facing a climate crisis

By Billy Ludt | November 28, 2023

NJR Clean Energy Ventures completes 2.8-MW community solar project on former landfill

By Billy Ludt | November 28, 2023

San Antonio approves state’s largest municipal solar project

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 28, 2023

Michigan becomes 12th state to commit to 100% clean energy

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 28, 2023

New York hits 2-GW milestone for community solar installations

By Kelly Pickerel | November 28, 2023

PG&E officially allows Ford F-150 Lightning and bidirectional charger to be used in V2H setups

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 28, 2023

WILOC releases software to speed up solar commissioning

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 28, 2023

U.S. solar energy capacity could soon overtake wind power

By Kelly Pickerel | November 28, 2023

The global polysilicon market is entering another severe oversupply situation

By Kelly Pickerel | November 28, 2023

ClearVue solar windows enter middle-US market with glazier partner

By Kelly Pickerel | November 28, 2023

Morgan Solar announces 800-W IV curve capability with latest sensor update

By Kelly Pickerel | November 27, 2023

Wärtsilä launches Quantum High Energy storage system

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 27, 2023

Clir Renewables releases new software to model hourly energy production

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 27, 2023

Solar Data Systems and Kitu build customer-owned solar gateway for PG&E projects

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 27, 2023

KSI completes 4.4-MW New Jersey community solar portfolio

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 27, 2023

Contractor’s Corner: Alternative Energy Southeast (AES)
Georgia installer builds trusted brand with electrical background and willingness to try new tech.

By Billy Ludt | November 21, 2023

GameChange Solar supplying trackers to 232-MW Texas Gulf Coast solar project

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 20, 2023

Everybody Solar installs another solar project in Glacier National Park

By Billy Ludt | November 20, 2023

10-MW community solar project on previously abandoned landfill comes online

By Melanie C. Kelly, Meghan Nutting and Kristen Graf | November 20, 2023

Guest column: Celebrating Kacie Peters
Remembering a beacon of impact, inclusion and hope.

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 20, 2023

One of the first low-income shared solar projects goes live in Virginia

By Kelsey Misbrener | November 17, 2023

Treasury releases new proposed ITC rules on standalone storage, interconnection costs

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Solar sales objections: “Financing rates are too high”

Solar represents a significant investment for most homeowners. And the high interest rates we’re seeing, and are likely to continue…

What is a virtual power plant & why does it matter for solar?

In the quest to switch to more renewable energy sources, we continue to develop creative solutions designed to meet the…

Solar sales objections: “Solar just doesn’t work for us”

Solar doesn’t work for everyone, it’s true. However, when a prospect tells you that solar won’t work for them —…

Software tools for solar dealer programs: How to scale

To succeed in the growing solar industry, running an efficient dealer network can be an effective way to scale your…

Solar dealer programs 101: How to build

As a successful solar business, you know it’s not easy getting to the top. There’s marketing, prospecting, creating proposals, and…

Heat wave: How solar installers can help beat the heat in Texas, and elsewhere

The recent extreme-even-for-Texas heat in Texas presents a dangerous situation, especially for those without electricity or air conditioning. If we…

Agrivoltaics: The GOAT of solar projects?

In the 21st century, our world faces interconnected challenges, including potential energy shortages, increasing food insecurity, and an unpredictable climate.…