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Hot on the heels of news that the industry may be in store for a wafer supply shortage Canadian Solar has announced plans for substantial near-term expansion of its silicon wafer production...
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11/12/2015
In the last article we discussed the importance of having a good roof flashing to protect your roof against water intrusion, thus sparing you from expensive damage. In this article, I would like...
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11/1/2015
After experiencing rapid growth in the 1970's, the development of nuclear power plants in the US has stalled. The stagnation of nuclear power in the US can be attributed to a plethora of factors,...
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10/18/2015
Hawaii continues to lead the US in the evolution and implementation of renewable energy policy. This past Spring we watched as Hawaii introduced the most ambitious renewable goal in the country:...
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10/16/2015
Protect your roof from water intrusion.
Solar modules are designed to last decades, while our roofing may not be. One of the earliest racking installation methods was to simply apply “dope” or...
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10/16/2015
There are many types of boxes used for various functions in PV applications. This article will serve as a guide to the most commonly used ones.
In the image below, we see the PV array feeding...
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10/7/2015
Considering aluminum wiring for your PV installation? It is widely known that the cost of copper is much greater than that of aluminum. It may seem like an easy choice given that fact alone. Let...
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10/5/2015
The solar market in North Carolina is by far one of the most active in both the Southeast region and the country. Although this state isn't in a region known for considerable solar development,...
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9/30/2015
When designing PV systems, it is essential to ensure that the voltage output of each series string is within the acceptable range for the system. If the voltage is too low, the inverter won’t kick...
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9/20/2015
Created in 1946 by President Truman, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) aims "to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future...
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9/16/2015
Designing systems so that panels operate as closely as possible to their Maximum Power Point is critical to maximizing the performance of the system. A large central inverter such as the Solectria...
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9/7/2015
In order to maintain the efficient flow of power, utility operators must attempt to steady the supply and demand consistently in order to meet peak demand. Energy storage has become a hot topic in...
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9/6/2015
High levels of solar PV penetration stand to upend electricity markets as we know them today. In continuing our mini-series of “How Much Solar Can the Grid Handle?” this article looks to briefly...
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8/21/2015
Shading within PV installations is sometimes unavoidable, so carefully planning around it is imperative in consideration of string sizing for maximum efficiency. Stringing layouts are designs that...
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8/21/2015
The biggest factor in how well a PV module will perform is heat dissipation. The modules, just like inverters, do not like heat build up. This can greatly affect their overall performance in...
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8/11/2015
Last week President Obama, in conjunction with the EPA, introduced the final rule of the Clean Power Plan. The plan targets the power generation sector which currently accounts for roughly a third...
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8/10/2015