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IDEEMATEC redesigns single-axis solar tracker for one-in-portrait orientation

A successor to IDEEMATEC’s Horizon safeTrack H4, the Horizon L:TEC offers a “zero loss bifacial, tracker solution.” Originally designed as a two-in-portrait solution, IDEEMATEC is now offering a 1P solution in response to customer demand. IDEEMATEC’s Horizon L:TEC single-axis solar tracker is now available in one-in-portrait format. IDEEMATEC is working to improve system reliability with […]

2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Review, Pricing, and Specs

Overview Crossovers and SUVs are derided for their cookie-cutter designs, among other things, but the 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is one of the best-looking examples of the breed. Along with a body that most would call beautiful, Alfa Romeo imbues its compact luxury crossover with a terrific chassis that’s more communicative than an Italian lover. […]

Virginia contractor Altenergy will soon be known as Tiger Solar

Altenergy, a national solar contractor with roots in Charlottesville, Virginia, is transitioning to a new name: Tiger Solar. Credit: Tiger Solar The name change follows Altenergy’s acquisition by Tiger Fuel Company. Altenergy, or Tiger Solar, has installed 1,700 solar projects across 10 states in its 16 years of existence. Over the past three years, Altenergy […]

With Increased Cyber Risk, OT Leaders Have an Opportunity to Shine

We’ve had multiple reminders in 2021 that digital connectivity of IT and OT infrastructure requires proportional attention risk management to proactively neutralize ransomware and full array of attack vector focused on industrial environments. With Increased Cyber Risk, OT Leaders Have an Opportunity to Shine Rick Peters, CISO, Operational Technology, North America | Fortinet Digital connectivity […]

OpenSolar receives third-party validation of design tool’s accuracy

OpenSolar has announced the findings of independent, third-party assessments that validate the accuracy of its solar design tool. By using OpenSolar’s design tool, solar installers will have full confidence they are providing customers with the most accurate PV designs that fit their solar energy needs. Combined with other key features of OpenSolar’s free-to-use platform, including […]

MQTT and the Purdue Model Work Together for IIoT Security

The demand for data from both OT teams and cloud and enterprise systems has grown exponentially, but the manufacturing industry is still tied closely to the Purdue Model. MQTT and the Purdue Model Work Together for IIoT Security Arlen Nipper, President and CTO | Cirrus Link Although not written as a security model originally, […]

Verogy installs 77-kW solar project on Connecticut school

Verogy, a Hartford-based solar energy developer, announced that Stone Academy, a career-oriented institution of higher education, in Waterbury received Permission to Operate (PTO) its recently completed, 77-kW rooftop solar energy project. Stone Academy is the owner of the 192-module array and will use the clean energy produced for the school’s operations. “In addition to the […]