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Solis Debuts Inverter for C&I Installations

Ginlong Tech., a company that specializes in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, has released the latest addition to its 5 Generation (5G) portfolio. The new Solis 110 kW brings a more efficient inverter solution to commercial rooftop applications, resulting in stronger system returns and lower LCOE, the company says. “Solis is making full use of its […]

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Renewable Guard, Hailsure Partner on New Parametric Hail Insurance Coverage

Renewable Guard Insurance Brokers LLC, an independent renewable energy insurance brokerage firm, has entered a new partnership with Hailsure Underwriting Managers LLC to deliver a new parametric hail insurance program to renewable energy developers. Hailsure develops solutions that incorporate parametric insurance across a range of different markets. Parametric insurance is a type of policy where […]

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Solar FlexRack Celebrates 10 Years of Solar Projects

Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals and a provider of photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, says the company is celebrating 10 years of solar projects successfully installed with the company’s solar tracker and mounting solutions.  In December 2009, Solar FlexRack installed its first fixed-tilt racking solution and since then has reached a […]

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Solis Improves Commercial Systems’ LCOE

Ginlong Tech., a company that specializes in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, has released the latest addition to its 5 Generation (5G) portfolio. The new Solis 110 kW brings a more efficient inverter solution to commercial rooftop applications, resulting in stronger system returns and lower LCOE. “Solis is making full use of its 5G technology platform […]

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How Will Nationwide Permit 12’s Overturn Affect Renewable Energy Projects?

On April 15, a federal district court in Montana issued a sweeping decision to vacate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP 12) authorization in response to a challenge to the Keystone XL Pipeline. The ruling has broad implications for energy project developers across the country that rely on NWP 12 to […]

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U.S. Senators Address Letter to Secretary of the Treasury

Six U.S. Senators have written a letter addressed to Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin seeking to extend safe harbor provisions provided under existing Treasury Department guidance for both the production tax credit (PTC) and energy investment tax credit (ITC) from four years to five years for projects that started construction in 2016 or 2017.  […]

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Trina Solar’s Vertex Module Reaches 515.8 W Power Output

Trina Solar Co. Ltd. says its Vertex module is able to reach 515.8 W power output, based on test results from TÜV Rheinland’s independent evaluation.  Trina Solar commenced formal mass production of the Vertex pilot line on March 18, and the shipment of the first Vertex order followed on March 27. “Since Trina Solar began […]

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GAF Energy Launches DecoTech 2.0

GAF Energy, a provider of roof-integrated solar solutions, has launched an upgraded version of its solar roof product, DecoTech 2.0.  The redesigned product will deliver the same homeowner value and give installers a durable solar solution for customers. DecoTech 2.0 simplifies the installation process for installers, notes the company. “GAF Energy offers homeowners highly efficient […]

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BayWa r.e. Secures Financing for U.S. Solar Development

BayWa r.e., a global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, has secured tax equity and construction financing for its Fern Solar project in Edgecombe County, N.C.  RBC Capital Markets syndicated a tax equity investment commitment in the project, and the lender group comprising coordinating lead arranger Rabobank and joint lead arranger Banco Sabadell has […]

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Solis Enters U.S. Market, Receives Rapid Shutdown Certification

Ginlong Tech., a manufacturer of photovoltaic string inverters, has released its portfolio of SunSpec-certified residential, hybrid and commercial inverters to the U.S. market.  Upon successful completion of the SunSpec Modbus certification, Solis single- and three-phase inverters now include the SunSpec communication protocol for rapid shutdown, in accordance with NEC 2017-2020 module-level requirements. “As one of […]

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The Johnson Corner Solar Project Enters Commercial Operation

Sunflower Electric Power Corp. and Lightsource BP say the Johnson Corner Solar Project has entered commercial operation.  The $37 million project, which was financed and constructed by Lightsource BP, is located approximately two miles southwest of Johnson City in Stanton County, Kan. Lightsource BP, a company that specializes in the development, financing and management of […]

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Standard Solar Completes Brownfield Solar Project

Standard Solar Inc., a company specializing in the development and financing of solar electric systems, has completed the 3.2 MW Brownfield Solar project in Wallingford, Vt.  The project, owned and operated by Standard Solar, will provide clean energy to Vermont’s electric utilities under the state’s Standard Offer Program. The Standard Offer Program was enacted by […]

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