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SEIA Forms Operations and Maintenance Working Group

Group will aim to standardize O&M contracts and set service expectations

October 28, 2016

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has launched a new Operations and Maintenance (O&M) working group to address issues surrounding the reliable production of electricity from solar panels and what’s required to ensure panels are properly maintained.

Global LEAP Launches Competition for Off-Grid Refrigerators

$600,000 in cash prizes available for market-leading innovators

October 3, 2016

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Have you been mulling over a great idea for off-the-grid refrigeration? If so, now might be the time to unveil it — a purse of $600,000 is available as an incentive.

Enphase Integrates Solar, Storage, and Home Energy Management

System said to offer simplicity, reliability, and ease of installation

September 27, 2016

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Enphase Energy Inc. has unveiled its Enphase Home Energy Solution with IQ™, what the company calls a next-generation integrated solar, energy storage, and energy management offering.

Mitsubishi Electric Installs Rooftop Solar on US Headquarters

Projected to save $2 million over system lifetime

September 22, 2016

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Mitsubishi Electric US Inc. has installed a 369 kW solar electric system, using its own solar modules, on the rooftop of its U.S. headquarters in Cypress, California. The system is expected to significantly cut energy costs and reduce pollutants over the next 25 years.

Australian Scientists Set Solar Thermal Record

ANU team achieved 97 percent conversion of sunlight into steam

September 20, 2016

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Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) announced they have set a world record for efficiency for a solar thermal dish generating steam that could be used for power stations.

ORNL Evaluates HVACR Adhesives, Solar Coatings

Could improve efficiency and performance of HVACR systems, solar plants

September 19, 2016

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and 3M are teaming up to study whether adhesives can be developed to join HVACR components. ORNL is also working on a better way to clean and maintain solar mirrors.

Median Installed Price of Solar in the US Fell 5-12% in 2015

Two new Berkeley Lab studies find record low prices across all sectors

September 14, 2016

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Solar energy system pricing is at an all-time low, according to the latest editions of two recurring “state of the market” reports released by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).

New Solar Air Conditioning System Could Cut Energy Use by 50 Percent

System has the ability to condition the air and control humidity independently

September 13, 2016

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The University of Nottingham is developing a solar air conditioning system that is said to have the capability to cut electricity consumption by up to 50 percent compared to conventional vapor compression (VC) systems.

Schneider Electric Network to Facilitate Renewable Energy Transactions

NEO Network developed to foster industry collaboration

August 16, 2016

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Schneider Electric has introduced the New Energy Opportunities (NEO) Network™, a collaborative online platform to help commercial and industrial companies quickly identify and vet renewable energy, cleantech, and energy-efficiency prospects.

Solar Photovoltaic Is Becoming a Mainstream Technology

Energy system flexibility, supportive policies, and smart initiatives create market momentum

August 1, 2016

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Solar power is finally maturing as a key energy source on the global stage and is expected to reach grid parity by 2020, according to a new analysis from Frost & Sullivan.