Among Ms. Piper’s recommendations for simple shifts you can make to help stem climate change: Keep an Eye on the Thermostat The global reliance on heating and cooling systems requires immense energy usage, resulting in immense carbon emissions. In cold weather, turn the thermostat down just a degree or two. And same goes for raising …
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Weidmuller USA has released a new line of DC combiner boxes for the solar industry. Weidmuller’s PV DC Combiner Boxes offer users the ability to integrate short-circuit and overvoltage protection, as well as string monitoring solutions (I,V,T and SPD and switch isolator status) for PV systems using central inverters with PV panels in trackers and …
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Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) is making a significant investment in a series of sustainability projects, spanning across four properties and exemplifying its proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint. These projects – scheduled for completion by the end of this year – will include solar installations at four California wineries: Westside winery in Lodi, Main …
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Thornova Solar, the U.S. subsidiary of Sunova Solar Technology Company, announced that it is manufacturing solar modules in Vietnam, with 1.5 GW available for immediate shipment to the United States. Thornova manufactures bifacial TOPCon and PERC solar modules for deployment on utility-scale, commercial and residential. The TOPCon modules feature n-type solar cells, with what the …
Solar deployment in the U.S. is expected to grow 40% this year, and by 2024, it is expected to reach 30 GW per year, or roughly 50% higher than 2022 totals. Much of this rapid growth in deployment will be carried by large, utility-scale projects, which the International Energy Agency expects to represent roughly three-quarters of …
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Only rails remain after modules are safely removed from a rooftop array. Many municipalities in Northeastern states have started implementing regulations for decommissioning solar projects, sometimes requiring developers to pack-in teardown costs in the total cost. HelioPower More than two-thirds of the country has state requirements for decommissioning end-stage renewable energy projects, according to a …
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A study conducted by researchers at Argonne and NREL found that renewable energy can lower the cost and emissions of electricity driven by the high cost of delivering diesel fuel to Alaska’s remote areas. July 25, 2023 Alaska, the nation’s largest state by area, is warming faster than any other U.S. state, according to the …
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As New York State passes the 150,000 passenger electric vehicle (EV) milestone, NY State Gov. Kathy Hochul announces an additional $29 million to fund EV infrastructure and rebates. July 25, 2023 According to New York State assembly member Didi Barrett, cost restraint and range anxiety are some of the biggest roadblocks to the state implementing …
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Virginia-based solar company Convert Solar was selected as the installer for Solarize Virginia, managed by the renowned Virginia nonprofit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP). Solarize programs around the country aim to simplify the process of adopting solar energy by providing a comprehensive platform for education, installation, and ongoing support. Convert Solar, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, was …
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