Steven Bushong, Author at Solar Power World

Software lets installers assess solar glare for sensitive areas

Steven Bushong — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:14:19 +0000

Solar glare assessments are needed for solar power plants, when drivers or pilots of cars, planes or the railroad are in danger of being distracted by solar reflections. Neighbors, too, have a right to be protected from unreasonable glint and glare. New software for Solar Glare Assessment now allow a detailed simulation in three-dimensional space.…

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How can installers know if rail-free racking is right for them?

Steven Bushong — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:03:12 +0000

By Brandy Diana Kay, marketing associate, Mounting Systems With rail-free racking trending in the market, installers now have many options to choose from in both railed and rail-free solar mounting configurations. But how can an installer know if a rail-free design is right for them? There are a few key differences when determining which system…

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Array Technologies reaches 6-GW milestone of shipped solar trackers

Steven Bushong — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:31:48 +0000

Array Technologies, Inc. (ATI), the global leader in solar tracking solutions and services, announced it has shipped six GW of solar trackers globally. The news comes on the heels of GTM Research’s recent report The Global PV Tracker Landscape 2016: Prices, Forecasts, Market Shares and Vendor Profiles, which reported that ATI is the nation’s market…

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How innovation will influence solar tracker technology

Steven Bushong — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:19:14 +0000

By Patrick Keelin, director of product management, SunLink Every solar project presents an opportunity to solve challenges, mitigate risk and improve performance by choosing the right technology for the job. Though many in the industry argue in favor of one universally “best” solution for modules, inverters and mounting systems, the optimal technology often depends on project-specific…

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Roof Tech helps EFS Energy generate new customer confidence

Steven Bushong — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:54:30 +0000

With 10 people on staff, everyone at EFS Energy wears a few different hats. Project Manager Kevin Glines not only serves as crew foreman, he also oversees inventory and warehouse management. Colette Conover’s job title is Energy Consultant, but she also manages the office and assists with internal sales processes. “I’m our first contact with…

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Solar FlexRack mounting installed at Iowa’s largest utility-scale solar project

Steven Bushong — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 17:17:57 +0000

Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced the largest utility-scale solar power generation project in Iowa, a 2.3-MW plant (the largest of the series which will include 5 systems and total 5.5 MW) is installed with the smartest racking solution available, the best-in-class…

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How Solar-Log monitoring products improve solar projects

Steven Bushong — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:50:52 +0000

In this Solar Speaks podcast, we learn about the Solar-Log line of monitoring products, which provide integrated monitoring and plant evaluation for projects of any scope. Solar-Log marketing manager Anne Nelson discusses the ROI of Solar-Log products, as well as how they benefit solar installers.

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Door-to-door solar sales is back—but why?

Steven Bushong — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:20:42 +0000

By Kendall Hope Tucker, founder and CEO, Polis An article about SolarCity and Vivint Solar featured in the Wall Street Journal last week surprised a lot of readers. Faced with innovative competition and increased market pressures, the two companies have eschewed current advertising logic in favor of a renewed focus on door-to-door sales. This shift…

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DOE awards Interplay Learning $1.25 million cooperative award for solar training platform

Steven Bushong — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:31:52 +0000

Interplay Learning is honored to announce that U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative has awarded it a $1.25 million cooperative award. The award will drive the development of Interplay Learning’s Solar Training Platform, a first-of-its-kind content platform featuring 3D simulations and leveraging the latest in education technology. Interplay’s Platform will reduce training costs and drive…

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Bolymedia Holdings announces BolySolar roof technology

Steven Bushong — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 19:57:09 +0000

Bolymedia Holdings Co. Ltd., a global high-tech company headquartered in Silicon Valley, is pleased to announce its latest technology for renewable energy at the Chinese Renewable Energy Conference November 3, 2016 in Wuxi, China. BolySolar is a complete set of solar system technologies that will revolutionize the energy industry. At CREC 2016, Boly will announce…

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Copper Development Association analyzes increase of solar systems at airports

Steven Bushong — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:20:39 +0000

The Copper Development Association (CDA) has published a new case study that examines the proliferation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems being erected at commercial airports worldwide and its potential impact on copper usage. Vast, open land space at airports provides a significant opportunity for solar energy systems to operate, and have already been installed in…

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NEXTracker CTO Alex Au discusses tech innovation, esteemed colleagues and solar trackers

Steven Bushong — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:06:56 +0000

In this Solar Speaks podcast, NEXTracker co-founder and CTO Alex Au offers insight on what’s next for NEXTracker, a global provider of solar tracking solutions. He also discusses how the company pushes innovation and recalls inspiring—and vexing—things he saw at SPI 2016.

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What do architects think about solar power?

Steven Bushong — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:44:31 +0000

By Robert Shaw, marketing director, SolarTech, Inc. It’s no secret that solar panels have changed the way we gather and consume energy on a global scale. In attempt to move away from the environmentally-damaging impact of fossil fuels, governments and homeowners are encouraging architectural designers to look for renewable approaches to affordable energy – a challenge…

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How to find a great solar ground mount provider

Steven Bushong — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:25:35 +0000

By the team at TerraSmart When it comes to selecting the right partner and product for your next solar ground mount project, there are six key things to always look for. These items will quickly narrow down the choices and lead you to the partner with the best selection of services and products for your next…

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Quick Talk at SPI: The pros and cons of residential financing options

Steven Bushong — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:49:29 +0000

When it comes to financing for residential solar, data shows PPAs and leases are increasingly giving up market share to debt products, like solar loans. The implications of the transition are huge, said Conlan O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of Sighten, during a Quick Talk session at Solar Power International on Wednesday. “New financing vehicles are…

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