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Canadian Solar is a solar panel manufacturer based in Ontario, Canada and is one of the three largest solar manufacturer companies in the world. Canadian Solar has facilities in Canada, China, Bra ...

*59MW Indiana Solar Energy Farm Although Indiana recently passed the controversial Senate Bill 309 that limits net-metering incentives for residential home solar systems; the state has numer ...

Minnesota boasts one of the countries strongest Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), with an impressive 25% requirement for utilities to source their power from a renewable energy source by the ...

After determining the components, you need for your solar array such as solar panels, racking, inverters and so on, it is important to take time in looking into system monitoring. Monitoring compon ...

Commercial solar arrays are typically designed and sized in the same manner as residential systems. However, there are a few notable differences between the systems that are worth keeping in mind w ...

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, it isn’t surprising that Colorado has made many top 10 lists in renewable energy including most solar installed per capita to greatest solar job gr ...

LG Solar and Panasonic Solar are leaders of premium, high-efficiency solar panels, that are backed by industry leading warranties by the two globally recognized manufacturers. Together, they domina ...

IronRidge is a global leader in solar racking founded in the mid-1990’s and has since supported the growth of the industry by developing code-compliant racking solutions for roof and ground m ...

New Jersey had the hard-earned title of the strongest state for solar in 2011 due to its aggressive renewable energy incentive and rebates, since then its rate of growth has continued in an upward ...

Enphase Energy changed solar power conversion with their microinverter technology, now, they have revolutionized energy storage with their newly released Ensemble Series. Unlike traditional h ...

JA Solar is a leading manufacturer and innovator of high-efficiency solar panels and renewable energy technology. Established in 2005, they built up their brand through their high performance monocry ...

Mission Solar Energy is a solar panel manufacturer based in San Antonio, Texas, USA. They design, engineer and assemble their high-quality solar panels, and have quickly risen in popularity a ...

Solar inverter technology has expanded rapidly over the last five years, with huge advances made in expected lifetime, output and overall efficiency. When considering solar, it is important ...

Commercial and residential projects are similar in terms of the materials you will need to complete your system. However, commercial projects typically require larger sized systems which means you ...

California has long been a leader in renewable energy installations and incentives for both businesses and homeowners. The state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard currently requires all utili ...

Commercial power plants are beneficial for both individual companies and entire communities. Large scale commercial solar installations can be used to power large commercial buildings or provide re ...

Regardless of political and economic shifts around the globe, renewable energy has continued to grow in both residential and commercial markets. With countries setting high goals for energy changes ...

Here is our top ten solar states for 2014 solar energy system installations. *Image courtesy of  seia.org 1) California In 2014 California installed an impressive 4,316MW of s ...

*Two Phase Trojan Battery BankWhen installing an off-grid or hybrid PV array, sizing the battery bank can be a complicated process, and oftentimes, research leads to more questions than answers. Th ...

You're thinking about going the DIY solar route and want to know, "Is DIY solar worth it?" That's a good question, so that's why we put together a step-by-step guide to calculating, assessing and des ...

Hanwha Q Cells and Trina Solar are two of the world’s largest and most recognized solar manufactures. Both provide high-efficiency solar panel solutions backed by their over 40 years combin ...

With the rising utility costs and power outages in the United States, it is no surprise that more home and business owners are turning to hybrid solar energy systems. Hybrid systems are grid tie ...

When comparing solar panels, it is important to consider output wattages, total capacity and power output. The production output of solar panels varies depending on a number of factors, such a ...

There are a myriad of tools online to assist you in determining what kind of solar power system you will need for your specific energy needs. However, complicated formulas, industry speak ...

Fronius offers an industry leading line of inverters that meet all energy applications. From small residential applications to large commercial arrays; Fronius offers industry leading benefits that ...

Microinverters offer a wide variety of benefits to home and commercial solar arrays. They typically last longer than traditional string inverters, ensure that each panel is working to their maximum ...

California became the first state to implement a requirement for all new homes to have solar panels on Wednesday (05/09/2018). The unanimous decision by the California Energy Commission has se ...

What Are Off-Grid Systems?   An Off-Grid System is an electrical producing power module which unlike 'Grid-Tie'; is not connected to a power utility. Off-grid systems are general ...

How to Size Your Solar Energy System   Now that you have gathered all the necessary information, we can begin to size your solar energy system. Our calculation formula will sho ...

Solar Energy Glossary and Terminology Index The solar glossary contains definitions for technical terms related to solar power and photovoltaic (PV) technologies, including terms hav ...