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GAF Energy’s nailable Timberline Solar shingle is now 23% more powerful
GAF Energy, the solar business unit of renowned roofing company GAF, is launching the 2.0 version of their Timberline Solar shingle, which sports a 23% increase in Watts per shingle. The Timberline...
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S-5! teams with Sustainable Technologies to offer single-ply roof solar mount
Metal roof attachment leader S-5! is expanding its offering via strategic joint venture with Sustainable Technologies. The focus of the collab will be the patented Facet Mount, pictured above, which...
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Two new pest control guards for rooftop solar
Solar PV systems are the height of modern technology for the home, and a big investment for a homeowner — and the whole thing can be undone by a curious critter. That’s why a pest control barrier...
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Video: Installing solar on floodplain in Lebanon, Ohio
The eighth episode of Dispatches From the Energy Transition, a webinar series hosted by Mayfield Renewables and Outfit, is titled “Installing Solar on Challenging Landscapes.” The presentation...
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Residential UL 3741: EnergyWise explains code-compliant install for unhoused...
Peter Greenberg, owner of EnergyWise Services, on left. Peter Greenberg, owner of EnergyWise Services in Oregon, has been in the solar business since 2010. A former firefighter, Greenberg has...
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Definitive Guide to UL 3741: Every pathway for NEC compliance
Photo 1: Remember that racking system components are considered part of the array. If the racking system extends outside of the modules’ footprint, like this system from Sollega, the one-foot...
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Ground-Mount Solar BOS Buyer’s Guide 2025
Solar PV can be mounted and energized atop of nearly any ground conditions you’ll encounter across the United States – from vast Western deserts to rocky, frozen Northeastern soils and everything in...
View ArticleHow SolarEdge, Enstall, Novogradac and Crux are teaming up to simplify...
Meeting domestic content requirements has been a challenge for solar developers working on apartment buildings, and large rooftop commercial and industrial (C&I) projects. Not that there aren’t...
View ArticleVideo: Watch Rosendin Electric’s robot install solar panels
Construction workers are in demand and 100-year old Rosendin Electric has been identifying autonomous solutions that can deliver stronger results than boosting apprenticeships and training incentives....
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Case study: Terrasmart explains cost, design savings for two solar canopy...
Carports just make sense. Of the 21.4 GWs of solar installed in the U.S. to date, between 10% and 15% has been built on top of carports, according to Wood Mackenzie. Demand for this efficient use of...
View ArticleVideo: Installing the SunModo NanoRack | 60 Seconds in the Sunlight
Looking for a sleek, durable, and cost-effective solar mounting system? Meet NanoRack—SunModo’s innovative rail-less solution designed for composition shingle roofs. Engineered for strength and ease,...
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Design for durability: How extreme weather shapes solar panel innovation
By Mary O’Kane | Ossila Ltd. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), investment in solar is now outpacing all other power generation technologies combined. Yet, the solar power industry is...
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PV Hardware USA debuts new control, monitoring platform in DeepTrack
Solar tracker and foundations company PV Hardware USA (PVH) has a new software platform, DeepTrack, for its solar trackers that integrates real-time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance and...
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Schletter Group revamps its solar design tool
Solar mounting systems supplier Schletter Group has completely revamped its planning tool, the browser-based Schletter Creator. It is already being tested by key customers, and will be launched in...
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Rate the return: How SIFT calculates hundreds of solar site models in seconds
The beginning of the solar project development cycle is time- and resource-intensive. Third-party civil engineers are needed to perform granular topographical site assessments, which is often a manual...
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APA Solar to expand solar racking manufacturing in Ohio
Solar racking company APA Solar, based in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio, announced plans for a significant expansion in Northwest Ohio. APA Solar is building a new headquarters at that location and also...
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Get to know Solvari SR: All-in-one solar panel is now UL 2703 certified
Solvari is an Austin, Texas solar equipment manufacturer, that wants to disrupt residential solar with a pre-engineered solar panel that comes equipped with everything pre-attached and ready to...
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Stow early, stow often: Terrasmart’s John Goetz explains tracker stow strategies
Terrasmart unveiled its new hail stow feature for both of its 1P and 2P trackers last year. The following is a conversation with John Goetz, Senior Product Manager – Ground Mount, Terrasmart, to learn...
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Q&A | What’s next in solar tracker innovation?
Terrasmart’s test rig in action. As part of our 2025 Ground-Mount BOS Buyer’s Guide, Solar Builder consulted the top mounting experts in the solar industry to discuss upcoming innovations for tracker...
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Video: Speeding up roof repair with QuickPATCH | The Pitch
A quality solar installation starts with respecting your customer’s roof. On the Pitch, Rick Gentry and Ben Hedrick from QuickBOLT discuss common issues on the roof and advancements in solar mounting...
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