Six U.S. Senators have written a letter addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin seeking to extend the continuity safe harbor, provided under existing Treasury Department guidance, for both the production tax credit (PTC) and energy investment tax credit (ITC), from four years to five years for projects that started construction in 2016 or … [Read more...] about U.S. Senators Address Letter to Secretary of the Treasury
Trina Solar’s Vertex Module Reaches 515.8 W Power Output
Trina Solar Co. Ltd. says its Vertex module is able to reach 515.8 W power output, based on the test result by TÜV Rheinland’s independent evaluation. This is another milestone after Trina Solar had commenced formal mass production of the Vertex pilot line on March 18 and the shipment of the first Vertex order on March 27. “Since Trina Solar began developing … [Read more...] about Trina Solar’s Vertex Module Reaches 515.8 W Power Output
GAF Energy Launches DecoTech 2.0
GAF Energy, a provider of roof-integrated solar solutions, has launched an upgraded version of its solar roof product, DecoTech 2.0. The redesigned product will deliver the same homeowner value and give installers a durable solar solution for customers. DecoTech 2.0 simplifies the installation process for installers, notes the company. “GAF Energy offers homeowners highly … [Read more...] about GAF Energy Launches DecoTech 2.0
BayWa r.e. Secures Financing for U.S. Solar Development
BayWa r.e., a global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, has secured tax equity and construction financing for its Fern Solar project in Edgecombe County, N.C. RBC Capital Markets syndicated a tax equity investment commitment in the project and the lender group comprised of coordinating lead arranger, Rabobank, and joint lead arranger, Banco Sabadell, … [Read more...] about BayWa r.e. Secures Financing for U.S. Solar Development
Solis Enters U.S. Market, Receives Rapid Shutdown Certification
Ginlong Tech., a manufacturer of photovoltaic string inverters, has released its portfolio of SunSpec-certified residential, hybrid and commercial inverters to the U.S. market. Upon successful completion of the SunSpec Modbus certification, Solis single- and three-phase inverters now include the SunSpec communication protocol for rapid shutdown, in accordance with NEC 2017-2020 … [Read more...] about Solis Enters U.S. Market, Receives Rapid Shutdown Certification