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4 ways installers can communicate the benefits of energy storage to hotels

SPW — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:33 +0000

By Ruben Willmarth, Senior Sales Engineer, Commercial ESS at LG Electronics USA Power outages occur across the United States daily for a multitude of reasons. Whether due to Mother Nature, maintenance or operational failure, hotels and resorts are not immune to outages. Extended power outages in commercial settings can result in loss of business…

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Preserving American farmland through solar Solar and farming can successfully cohabitate.

SPW — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:43 +0000

By Geoff Sparrow, VP of Development, Green Lantern Solar Solar and farming have more in common than many people realize, and they can uplift each other in unexpected ways. The two industries currently have an unprecedented opportunity to work together to alleviate some of their most pressing issues. One of these issues is where developers…

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How to plan for the unexpected with solar development projects

SPW — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:27 +0000

By Dennis Breza, Director of Enterprise Development at DSD Renewables Solar adoption has become more accessible and prevalent across the United States. The International Energy Agency predicts global solar PV capacity is set to almost triple between 2022 and 2027 — making it the largest source of electricity generation in the world. The Inflation Reduction…

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PV cable sizing pt 1: Inverter output conductors

SPW — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:00:10 +0000

By Joe Jancauskas, Senior Electrical Engineer at Castillo Engineering Second to only PV module ratings, nothing changes faster than inverter kilowatt ratings. In fact, inverter manufacturers revamp product ratings so often that inverter derating are becoming commonplace in order to keep the interconnect alternating current (AC) rating the same and avoid reentering the cumbersome utility…

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The rise of above-ground solar cable management systems

SPW — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:59:37 +0000

By Glenn Bills, solar business development director, Gripple Solar is playing a central role in the global push to reduce carbon emissions and move towards net-zero. In 2019, the global solar energy market was valued at $93 billion and is forecasted to reach $244 billion by 2027. This huge growth is being driven by the…

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2023 Florida Solar & Storage Summit to be held in Sarasota May 2-3

SPW — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:30:27 +0000

The Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA) will host the Florida Solar and Storage Summit this May 2-3 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. The summit is an annual gathering of industry leaders working to make Florida a top market for solar and storage. The summit addresses challenging topics, offers practical training and business advice…

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March 2023 Issue: Rooftop Solar Tips From Installers

SPW — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:00:29 +0000

The Solar Power World March 2023 Digital Edition is sponsored by CPS North America | Chint Power Global My solar utopia Solar power is more to me than just the fi eld I work in. As an avid hiker, birdwatcher and outdoor enthusiast, it’s also a passion of mine to see more clean energy like…

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Residential solar installers share their best on-the-job tips Solar Power World's 2023 Install Tips

SPW — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:01:43 +0000

We hear from manufacturers and execs often, but this time Solar Power World talked to the people spending hours on rooftops every day for their best tips and tools for better installations. Read on for installation tips from pros from Alaska to Maine. What’s a piece of clothing you can’t live without on the job?…

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Whole Sun Designs installer: Finish hard tasks first and invest in good roof shoes Solar Power World's 2023 Install Tips

SPW — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:55 +0000

Solar Power World editors reached out to the people spending hours on rooftops every day for their insight on the best tips and tools for residential solar jobs. Ryan Zaricki, founder and president of Bloomington, Indiana’s Whole Sun Designs shares his thoughts below. What’s your favorite installation tool? Zaricki: There are two things I’ve become…

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Current Electric installer: Watch the weather and keep a clean line Solar Power World's 2023 Install Tips

SPW — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:50 +0000

Solar Power World editors reached out to the people spending hours on rooftops every day for their insight on the best tips and tools for residential solar jobs. Jenny Conrardy, electrical apprentice/solar installer at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin-based Current Electric shares her thoughts below. SPW: What’s your favorite installation tool? Conrardy: My favorite everyday, basic installation tool…

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Alaska Solar installer: Measure twice and stay limber Solar Power World's 2023 Install Tips

SPW — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:42 +0000

Solar Power World editors reached out to the people spending hours on rooftops every day for their insight on the best tips and tools for residential solar jobs. Kipp Wilkinson, project manager at Anchorage-based Alaska Solar, shares his thoughts below. SPW: What’s your favorite installation tool? Wilkinson: My favorite tool is my auto-adjusting KNIPEX pliers.…

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Arch Solar installer: Keep panels level and watch out for danger Solar Power World's 2023 Install Tips

SPW — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Solar Power World editors reached out to the people spending hours on rooftops every day for their insight on the best tips and tools for residential solar jobs. Dennis Wells, foreman at Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Arch Solar shares his thoughts below. SPW: What’s your favorite installation tool? Wells: Impact driver. This tool is used throughout the…

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How California installers can prepare for NEM 3.0

SPW — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:00:07 +0000

On December 15, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted on and passed the net billing tariff, also known as NEM 3.0. As the April 15, 2023, start date approaches, project design and sales software provider Aurora Solar weighs in on how this new incentive structure will impact the solar + storage market. Could…

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How and why the solar industry must safeguard assets from fire risks

SPW — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:00:22 +0000

By Ross Paznokas, global business development manager, clean energy, Firetrace International Climate change and the higher frequency of adverse weather events, alongside issues with dependence on other countries for energy imports, highlighted by Russia’s war on Ukraine, are prompting governments to ramp up the production of domestic green energy. In the United States, the Inflation…

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The next big shift in solar + storage: Personal power first, leftovers to the grid

SPW — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:06:11 +0000

By Glenn Jakins, CEO, Humless Solar power has been evolving as an industry for longer than most people realize. Believe it or not, the first solar panel was installed on a building way back in 1884. Years of research went by, and in the 1950s, the entire business of solar changed when practical solar cells…

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