Solar

Following the emerging photovoltaic market, including the latest news, technological advancements, installations and applications

Highlights

9 Days to Submit Your Best Solar Photos for DOE SunShot Contest

Aug 08, 2017

You still have time to submit your best photos of photovoltaic installations for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) “Hit Me with...

Installing Solar to Combat National Security Risks in the Power Grid

May 11, 2017

Why electrical contractors could benefit from increased distributed microgrid installation work at military bases

Solar Panels, Connectors Recalled

Apr 14, 2017

No injuries have been reported in either recall.

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NYPA Accelerates Plans to Help New York Schools Tap into Solar

Mar 02, 2017

Central New York, Long Island, North Country, Southern Tier, and Western New York Schools Have Opportunity to “Go Solar”

U.S. Solar Market Grows 95% in 2016, Smashes Records

Feb 17, 2017

This represents a 95% increase over 2015’s then record-breaking 7,493MW.

DOE Announces $30 Million for Projects to Integrate Solar into Grid

Feb 02, 2017

SunShot will fund 13 projects with a total of up to $30 million to develop next-generation grid planning and operation tools that help to integrate more solar power with the grid.

Chasing the Rising Sun

Aug 18, 2016

As solar PV deployments set new records, electrical contractors consider the path forward in what could grow to become a crowded space.

Missouri to Test Solar Pavers Along Route 66

Jul 29, 2016

MoDOT officials hope the hexagonal pavers will provide enough electricity to meet many of the rest area's power needs.

NEC requirements for rooftop solar installations

Solar Under Fire

Mar 20, 2014

New NEC requirement and stirring of state/local initiatives seek to address dangers DC power in rooftop PV systems pose to...

Wayward Sun

May 01, 2007

Florida, California, and Arizona lead the way in consumption of photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal energy in the United States...