Solar Power - Articles, Stories & Interviews
What Is Roof Underlayment & Why It’s Important
Roof underlayment is the unsung hero of roofing systems, playing a vital role in protecting buildings from various environmental threats. Its significance spans across different roofing types, including the increasingly popular metal roofs, shingles, and tiles.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7 Billion Solar for All Grants to Deliver Residential Solar, Saving Low-Income Americans $350 Million Annually and Advancing Environmental Justice Across America
EPA announces 60 selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to more than 900,000 low-income and disadvantaged households nationwide through the President’s Investing in America agenda
Utility-Scale Drone-in-a-Box Inspection
Raptor Maps collaborated with Enel, DJI, and UVT to conduct the first-ever DJI Dock solar site inspection in North America. Conducted on a 180+ MWdc site, Raptor Maps built the necessary mission planning software to direct the drone to conduct the inspection.
Renewable Energy Solutions with Intermountain Wind & Solar
This installation just down the street from Weber State University maximizes solar panel placement to offset the energy needs of the newly constructed five-story apartment building in the scenic Gardens neighborhood on 40th Street.
Improving Post Harvest Management through Portable Solar Cold Storage Systems – A Case Study from the Northeastern Part of India
The local farmers were informed about the Solar-Powered Cold Storage through the field staff and the District Agriculture Department. About 40 farmers started using Solar Cold Storage facilities in a year, primarily for storing potatoes.
Wall Mounted Solar Thermal System
Our solar thermal system consists of a panel mounted on a building's south-facing wall (panel size depends on the heating objective - 4x6', 4x8', 4x10'), a controller (the system's "brain"), a fan to push or pull the warm air, & some ducting.
Rapid Assessment of Wind Damage
The asset owner needed to quickly assess the damage to prepare for possible insurance claims and develop a remediation strategy. Raptor Maps' analysis found more than 20MWdc of site capacity was impacted by equipment anomalies.
Solar Power - Featured Stories
Origami Solar Announces Results of Third-Party Testing of Steel Solar Module Frames
Rigorous, Independent Testing Prove Steel Frames Pass Corrosion, Loading and Other Required Tests for Module Certification
Puerto Rico Can Reach Its 100% Renewable Energy Goal by 2050
NREL Led PR100 Study That Modeled Possible Scenarios Built on Stakeholder Priorities of Energy Affordability, Resilience and Reliability, Land Use, and Economic Benefits
Why Getting Women Involved Is Key to Renewable Energy Growth
Publicity surrounding green energy expansion features photos of men climbing wind turbines or on rooftops installing solar panels. There are women in the industry, but there is room for growth.
Solar Power - News Headlines
Soltec supplies 130 MW of its SF7 Tracker to OHLA in a Project in Badajoz
The installation of this solar plant will prevent the emission of over 247,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere annually
Nextracker Launches Industry's First Low Carbon Solar Tracker Solution
-Third-party Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology confirms up to 35% reduced carbon footprint throughout the entire product lifecycle for Nextracker NX Horizon™ low carbon solution
-Inaugural orders demonstrate the solar industry demand for decarbonized solutions
What journalists want - PR agency Krampitz Communications organises side event at The smarter E Europe
At this year's The smarter E in Munich, PR expert Iris Krampitz will be hosting an interactive workshop on successful corporate communications in the renewable energy sector.
Solar Power - Featured Product
Canadian Solar - HiKuBlack - Black Backsheet & Frame (Mono)
Canadian Solar - HiKuBlack - Black Backsheet & Frame (Mono)
Aesthetic appearance for residential systems: With black backsheet & black frame, Power range 380 ~ 405 W, Low power loss in cell connection. Enhanced reliability: · Low temperature coefficient (Pmax): -0.34 % / °C, LID LeTID less than 2.0%, Lower hot spot temperature, Better shading tolerance.
Solar Power - Featured Company
EcoFasten An Enstall Company
EcoFasten, an Enstall Company, has established a reputation for being one of the industry's leading innovators by providing expert solutions for mounting solar PV on any roof. EcoFasten's broad portfolio of solar rooftop mounting systems and attachments stems from the direct needs of solar PV installers. EcoFasten takes pride in providing the right solution for every application.
