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Canadian Solar Has Won The Best Pv Module Manufacturer Award In Brazil

November 2, 2016 Anand Gupta

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Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar power companies, recently announced that the company has won the distinction of “Best PV Module Manufacturer” in Brazil, by an overwhelming voting margin, in the “Second Annual Innovation and Technology Award,” organized by FRG Group Media & Events and sponsored by RBS Magazine – Journal of Photovoltaic […]

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Vivint Solar Installs More Than 2,700 Rooftop Solar Panels At Vivint Smart Home Arena

October 27, 2016 Anand Gupta

Vivint Solar , a leading full-service residential solar provider, recently announced the installation of more than 2,700 rooftop solar panels at Vivint Smart Home Arena, which is the home of the Utah Jazz and the premier sports and entertainment venue of the Intermountain West, located in downtown Salt Lake City. This full array of solar […]

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Stellar Solar Customer & Energy Pioneer’s Peder & Julie Norby Celebrate 100 Megawatt Hours of Electricity Harvested on their Home

October 27, 2016 Anand Gupta

Stellar Solar, one of California’s leading commercial and residential solar installers since 1998 owes a good portion of its success to the advocacy efforts of Peder and Julie Norby, whose first solar system Stellar installed in 2008.”The Norby’s have opened our eyes to what is truly possible by combining solar and electric cars,” said Stellar […]

Solar installers from Baker Electric place solar panels on the roof of a residential home in Scripps Ranch, San Diego, California

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Clouds gather in rooftop solar’s biggest U.S. market

October 27, 2016 Anand Gupta

For years, the quiet, winding streets of the Scripps Ranch neighborhood have been pure gold for solar installers.Thanks to its high power prices, hot summers and large homes to cool, a greater share of Scripps Ranch residents have embraced solar power than anywhere else in California, itself the nation’s solar energy leader.The rooftops of some […]

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More Solar Generation on Tap for Dominion Virginia Power Customers

October 27, 2016 Anand Gupta

More solar energy generation is on the horizon for Dominion Virginia Power customers as the company works to complete the construction of three large-scale solar facilities in three Virginia counties – Isle of Wight, Louisa and Powhatan. When operational by the end of the year, the solar facilities will produce 56 megawatts (MW) of emission-free […]

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Duke Energy Carolinas paving the way for more renewable energy projects

October 26, 2016 Anand Gupta

Furthering efforts to provide renewable energy to customers, Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) today issued a request for 750,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy located in its territory. Results from the request for proposals (RFP) will help DEC meet North Carolina’s 2007 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) that mandates the company generate 12.5 percent […]

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Reach for the Sun: Reliant 100% Solar 12 Plan Delivers a Simple Way to Go Solar in Texas

October 26, 2016 Anand Gupta

For Texans who want their power to be supported by Texas sunshine, Reliant has a great new offer, the Reliant 100% Solar 12 Plan. As consumers consider a variety of solutions to power their homes, Reliant ensures access to the plans and products that best fit their budget and lifestyle. The 100% Solar 12 Plan […]

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New Survey Shows That Americans Significantly Overestimate Renewable Energy’s Role in Powering the Nation

October 26, 2016 Anand Gupta

Americans considerably overestimate renewable energy’s role in the U.S.’s overall energy use; base their energy decisions on societal impacts; have the most trust in the solar industry; and get a majority of their energy information from television news. These are just a few of the insights from a new national survey and corresponding report by […]

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Legend Solar Named Presenting Sponsor of Portland Trail Blazers Energy Green Game

October 26, 2016 Anand Gupta

Legend Solar, one of the fastest-growing solar power companies in the West, announced recently it is the three-year presenting sponsor of the Portland Trail Blazers Energy Green Game, which includes a promotional sponsorship that involves branding and concourse activities throughout each season.The Legend Solar sponsorship helps support the Trail Blazers’ efforts to protect the planet and […]