Solar Industry Mag

To understand the quality of employment opportunities in clean energy-related industries, E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) and the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) have commissioned BW Research to analyze wages and benefits of occupations in clean energy industries in comparison to all occupations nationwide, sectors … [Read more...] about Clean Energy Jobs Continue to Offer Competitive Wages Despite COVID

Soltec, a manufacturer and supplier of single-axis solar trackers, says the bifacial configuration of its new SF8 multi-drive tracker – which is specially designed for larger 72- and 78-cell solar modules – can produce up to 8.6% more power than other trackers. “With the TeamTrack system, Soltec was already capable of producing 6 percent more energy,” … [Read more...] about ‘Engineered for Greatness’: The Soltec SF8 Solar Tracker

Trina Solar, a photovoltaic (PV) and smart energy total solution provider, has received the world’s first IEC 62941:2019 certification for their PV module manufacturing quality system issued by TÜV Rheinland. IEC 62941 is the only quality system management standard in the PV industry. Compared with ISO9001, it is more specific to the industry. It is a system of … [Read more...] about Trina Solar Receives PV Module Manufacturing Quality System Certification

Schneider Electric says it has entered a technological and commercial partnership with SolarEdge Technologies Inc. that aims to accelerate the residential solar market and provide homeowners with energy management solutions with the release of their Squared Energy Center. The Squared Energy Center is a modular, compact energy manager that gives homeowners personalized digital … [Read more...] about Schneider Electric, SolarEdge Partner to Accelerate Residential Solar Market

Alliant Energy says it has added battery storage to the Marshalltown Solar Garden. The Marshalltown Solar Garden sits next to Alliant Energy’s Marshalltown Generating Station, one of the most efficient natural-gas-fired facilities in the country. Both energy sources are part of the company’s diverse energy mix, helping Alliant Energy to continue providing reliable … [Read more...] about Alliant Energy Adds Battery Storage to Marshalltown Solar Garden