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Zero6 Energy taps Radian Digital to manage renewable energy projects

Kelsey Misbrener — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:51:40 +0000

Radian Generation has announced the deployment of Radian Digital, a software platform that manages the life cycle of renewable energy projects, with Zero6 Energy. “We are thrilled to be working with the Zero6 Energy team to support them in streamlining business processes and optimizing power generation across a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, hydrogen, microgrids,…

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AEROCOMPACT debuting adaptable flat roof solar racking at RE+

Billy Ludt — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:01:42 +0000

Photovoltaic mounting system manufacturer AEROCOMPACT is launching a brand new long-side clamping system for flat roofs at RE+, the largest clean energy event in North America, next month. S_Base has been developed to work on different types of flat roofs, even with uneven surfaces and soft insulations. The design is meant to increase assembly speed,…

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enSights announces storage calculator to instantly generate financial projections

Kelsey Misbrener — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:00:09 +0000

enSights announced it is launching a new BESS calculator to empower developers and asset owners to fully benefit from the massive energy storage sector by optimizing battery sizing for maximized financial returns based on energy market and grid support opportunities. By replacing costly and labor-intensive BESS system design, the calculator instantaneously generates financial projections and…

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Aurora Solar develops AI-driven ‘keepout’ detection program for C&I projects

Kelly Pickerel — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:10:34 +0000

Aurora Solar will launch HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection at RE+ next month. Built with Aurora Solar’s proprietary AI technology, HelioScope Similar Obstruction Detection streamlines the process of identifying and creating “keepouts” — or areas where modules should not be placed, such as over a skylight — for rooftop obstructions in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar…

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EagleView aerial imaging integrates with Aurora Solar

Billy Ludt — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:29:28 +0000

EagleView, an aerial imagery and analytics provider, is providing EagleView Powered models through the Aurora Solar platform to improve to assist solar designers in the residential market. Solar professionals rely on 3D roof models to accurately predict final details of the project installation and solar electricity production output for homeowners. The quality of those 3D…

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Scanifly is now integrated with Energy Toolbase

Kelsey Misbrener — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:07:15 +0000

Scanifly announced an integration with Energy Toolbase (ETB), a provider of energy project modeling and financial analysis software. This strategic partnership streamlines the solar project lifecycle, from initial customer quoting and remote design tools to detailed site assessments, accurate PV layouts, engineering documentation, installation, and ongoing monitoring. The combination of ETB and Scanifly drives operational…

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Sunvoy launches API for solar installation companies

Kelly Pickerel — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:52:46 +0000

Sunvoy has launched a new application programming interface (API), Sunvoy API. The Sunvoy API is designed to streamline and enhance solar energy monitoring by offering integration with a wide array of applications and platforms. For solar asset managers using multiple monitoring platforms, Sunvoy offers one API solution to access their different hardware. “We are excited to…

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Solar-specific CRM program SunCRM now available to installers worldwide

Kelly Pickerel — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:23:11 +0000

The founders of solar app Sunvoy have launched a customer relationship management (CRM) platform specifically for the solar industry, SunCRM. SunCRM integrates with HubSpot, offering customized solar-specific features that enhance operational efficiencies, streamline project management and elevate customer engagement. Developed by solar professionals, SunCRM addresses the unique challenges and demands faced by the solar installation…

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New Kitu Systems tech enables shared control of distributed energy resources

Kelsey Misbrener — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:28:51 +0000

Kitu Systems has secured a new patent for the “System and Method for Shared Control of Distributed Energy Resources.” Issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and authored by Kitu’s CEO Rick Kornfeld and Vice President of Engineering Chris Leclercq, this patent establishes a method for assigning rights to various parties to…

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Amperon launches latest AI-powered renewable generation forecasting tool

Kelly Pickerel — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:41:27 +0000

AI-powered forecasting company Amperon has launched its new Asset-level Renewable Generation Forecasts. Renewable energy producers, utilities, and other companies that buy and sell electricity, can now view solar generation forecasts at the individual site-level or aggregate-level for portfolio management, and each hour’s forecast accuracy is scored and calculated based on the asset’s nameplate capacity, providing more…

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Morgan Solar, Clearway release white paper on I-V curve tracing

Kelly Pickerel — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:13:03 +0000

Technology company Morgan Solar has released a white paper in collaboration with Clearway Energy Group on I-V curve data. The white paper, titled “Root-Causing Suboptimal Field Performance with Inline I-V Curve Tracing,” explores how Clearway uses Morgan Solar’s IV DAQ to diagnose DC-side losses and define repowering strategies that improve plant yield. For independent power…

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Aurora Solar acquires residential solar design tool Lyra

Kelly Pickerel — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:59:56 +0000

Aurora Solar has acquired Lyra, a provider of instant plan set packages. Lyra’s permit packaging software helps solar professionals automate, create, and export permit-ready design plans. The solar permitting process can be challenging for homeowners and installers alike. Complex regulations from authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and the solar industry’s heavy reliance on manual data entry…

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Solar Power World opens submission period for new Top Products contest

SPW — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:31 +0000

Solar Power World, the premier media outlet for the U.S. solar market and publisher of the annual Top Solar Contractors List, is proud to unveil a new awards program for the U.S. solar and storage industry: Top Products presented by Solar Power World. Submissions for the inaugural contest are now being accepted online. “The solar industry is…

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Empact updates IRA compliance software with new energy community bonus rules

Kelly Pickerel — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:58:13 +0000

Empact Technologies has released a software update that incorporates support for the latest Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) energy community bonus credit compliance management and reporting requirements. “The IRA provides an unprecedented opportunity for community and utility-scale developers, EPCs, and tax equity investors, but keeping up with the evolving guidance and managing project tax compliance is…

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Arizona electric co-op taps Stem software to manage new energy storage system

Kelsey Misbrener — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:25:10 +0000

Stem and Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO), in partnership with Prometheus Power, announced the successful deployment of a co-located storage and solar project to help deliver clean, reliable power to its distribution co-ops and public power members. The project for Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (SSVEC), an AEPCO member co-op, includes a 40-MWh energy storage…

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