Sunfinity to install two solar systems at San Jacinto College in Houston

Sunfinity will design and install two solar arrays for San Jacinto College in Houston. “Solar generation is just one part of the college’s commitment to improving our energy efficiency. We have always been a trusted steward of the community’s…

Affordable housing community in San Bernadino to go solar

Standard Communities has acquired an affordable housing community in San Bernardino, California, and plans a $20 million renovation that includes a 750-kW solar system. Standard Communities completed this transaction in partnership with the…

Must-Have Power: Solar + Storage in the Age of Emergencies A Top Solar Contractors Roundtable

Join Solar Power World and Top Solar Contractors as we have a roundtable discussion on the best business practices the installation community has adopted for energy storage systems, large and small. The rise of extreme weather has many homeowners…

Quest Renewables on how carport manufacturers are adapting to new solar panel innovations

In this special edition of Contractors Corner, solar carport manufacturer Quest Renewables talks about emerging trends in the market, including accommodating larger or bifacial panels, incorporating ancillary features like water management…

Ameresco solar projects bringing nearly 11 MW of renewable power to Rhode Island

Ameresco, a clean technology integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, achieved commercial operation at its solar energy site in Tiverton, Rhode Island and mechanical completion at its site in Cumberland. Ameresco’s…

Four ways to optimize solar asset performance

By Chris Larkin, Asset Management Director, Distributed Solar Development The long-term growth of the solar industry has reached a tipping point. Installed capacity of solar projects, average portfolio size, shared ownership models and average…

Treasury, Labor Departments award NYSERDA $8.2 million grant for clean energy training

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Labor are awarding the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) with up to $8.2 million for its project to provide clean energy job training to unemployed…

The Solar Foundation selects village of Castañer, Puerto Rico, for new solar microgrid project

The village of Castañer, Puerto Rico, has been selected to receive support for a solar energy microgrid project, as part of an initiative led by The Solar Foundation and Pathstone Corp. to strengthen and expand the solar industry in Puerto…

Residents trained to install 1 MW of solar across NYC Housing Authority developments

Twelve newly trained solar installers are placing panels on New York City Housing Authority developments to provide clean power at discounted rates for low- and moderate-income subscribers. Workers installing solar panels at Carver Houses,…

PVHardware unveils solar tracker designed for large-format and bifacial modules

Large-format modules are having a major impact on the PV industry, as the increased size makes solar trackers more susceptible to the effects of wind. In this context, PVHardware (PVH) is launching Monoline+, its new solar tracker redesigned…