Today, WGL Holdings, Inc. announced its agreement to provide $30,000,000 of project capital to Skyline Innovations for the financing and deployment of commercial-scale solar water heating systems in key markets nationwide. Skyline Innovations, based in Washington, DC, finances, installs and maintains solar water heating systems. Customers have no upfront costs and receive guaranteed energy savings [...]
California based solar hot water equipment manufacturer Heliodyne has now received certification by The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) on the Commercial Solar Station, otherwise known as the HCOM. This signifies a major milestone not just for Heliodyne, but for the solar water heating industry in general as the HCOM is the [...]
New national poll from The Solar Energy Industries Association shows positive perception of solar water heating systems, need for more information about affordability and reliability. The solar water heating industry is creating stable, good-paying installation and manufacturing jobs and helping to put our economy back on track. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today released [...]
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released new national polling showing strong public support for solar water heating systems and the perception that solar water heating helps the economy and create jobs. The independent poll conducted by Gotham Research Group showed 74 percent of Americans agree that the solar water heating industry will produce jobs [...]
New Energy Capital Invests In FLS Energy, Inc., the Nation’s Largest Installer of Commercial Solar Hot Water Systems The New Energy Capital Cleantech Infrastructure Fund today announced an investment of $12.0 million in FLS Energy, Inc., the nation’s largest installer of commercial solar hot water systems and one of the largest integrators of photovoltaic solar [...]
Energy Saving Trust trial shows the way to make the most of your solar system Biggest ever study of solar water heating systems in UK shows range of performance: properly installed systems can provide 60% of home’s hot water needs; examples as low as 9%; median at 88 sites of 39% Key performance factors identified [...]
ONTILITY, the leading national solar training company announces that it will offer its seminar, Solar for the Roofing Industry, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio on November 8-9, 2011. Learning about the solar industry and how to capitalize on the growing opportunities for significant business expansion is important to all roofing contractors and business and property owners. [...]
Leaders of the Cogenra Solar executive team will address new technology and trends in the growing solar cogeneration industry at two upcoming industry events including the 2011 Solar Power International and Combined Heat and Power Conference & Trade Show. Executives will highlight flagship installations at Sonoma Wine Company in Graton, California and La Posada retirement [...]
The New Energy Capital Cleantech Infrastructure Fund today announced an investment of $12.0 million in FLS Energy, Inc., the nation’s largest installer of commercial solar hot water systems and one of the largest integrators of photovoltaic solar systems in the southeastern United States. FLS Energy, Inc. is an Asheville, NC-based designer, installer, and owner of commercial solar [...]
Apricus, a leading designer and manufacturer of solar hot water and hydronic heating products, has received OG-300 System Certification for 54 new residential solar hot water system packages from the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC). These systems feature the Apricus evacuated tube solar collector and include all major components for residential direct flow or [...]
Arizona community La Posada to be first retirement community to benefit from Cogenra’s solar PV and thermal cogeneration solution Cogenra Solar®, a provider of distributed solar cogeneration systems and renewable energy service solutions, announced today a contract to build solar cogeneration arrays at La Posada, an accredited, continuing care retirement community on 110 acres in [...]
San Jose, Solar manufacturer and distributor Free Hot Water has received International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) certification for its line of European-made solar water heating storage tanks. The new line is expected to gain significant attention from solar thermal installers seeking a durable, high-quality storage tank that is competitively priced. “We’re proud [...]
Florida Power & Light Company is reopening the application period for its 2011 solar rebate program next week to distribute approximately $5 million in remaining funds. Customers who are interested in installing solar systems in their homes and businesses can apply at www.FPL.com/solarrebates starting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Rebates will be available [...]