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Contractors Corner: Altenergy Jul 28, 2017

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This month we talk to Paul Risberg, president of Altenergy. The high-end residential and small-scale commercial solar installer enjoys working on complicated projects in Virginia, Maryland, Idaho and Washington, D.C. Read the full story at: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/07/contractors-corner-altenergy/

Ask a Solar Vet: From early PCs to solar energy with Radiance Solar's James Marlow Jun 30, 2017

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This month's solar veteran is James Marlow, president and co-founder of Radiance Solar, a commercial, institutional and utility solar EPC based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Radiance Solar has made our Top Solar Contractors list every year we’ve been doing it. Marlow had a busy year back in 2007, in which he left his job at Yahoo, ran for congress and started a new career in solar. In our latest Ask a Vet, we learn how Marlow sees similarities between the early days of personal computers and today's solar market. He also shares his views on the trade case. Read more: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/07/ask-vet-early-pcs-solar-energy-radiance-solars-james-marlow/

Contractors Corner: SunEnergy1 Jun 23, 2017

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We talk with Kenny Habul, CEO and president of U.S. solar developer SunEnergy1, about the company's large-scale projects and involvement with auto racing sponsorships. SunEnergy1 sponsors the No. 24 car in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driven by Chase Elliott as well as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3 in IMSA. SunEnergy1 is bringing more awareness to solar in the racing community. Read more: http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/06/contractors-corner-sunenergy1-auto-racing-solar

Solar Speaks special edition: Chint on tips for successful solar component ordering Jun 12, 2017

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You can’t build a solar project if you don’t have the components you need. We talked to Gail Hibbert and Janelle Oltman of Chint Power Systems Americas' customer operations for some tips for choosing a good supplier and successfully ordering solar components.

Contractors Corner: SunWork Renewable Energy Projects May 18, 2017

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We were very excited to hear about SunWork's nonprofit solar model this month. The company uses volunteers to install solar on California homes, saving labor costs and building a sense of community in the process. Just like Habitat for Humanity, but for solar! Read our story: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/05/contractors-corner-sunwork/

Ask A Solar Vet: From Birkenstocks to blue suits with IREC’s Jane Weissman May 12, 2017

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This edition's veteran has a longer solar legacy than anyone we’ve interviewed so far. Jane Weissman recently retired from her position as President and CEO of IREC, starting her days at 5 a.m. for more than 20 years. But her experience in solar is even more diverse, including working in PV in the late 80s, and her involvement with NABCEP in the 2000s. Jane has been recognized with awards for her dedication to solar and policy. She said “It’s been quite a ride to be part of the transformation from Birkenstocks to blue suits and from patronizing head pats to political protagonists.” She’s a solid writer too.

Contractors Corner: Moss Apr 24, 2017

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Edwin Perkins, director of solar initiatives with Moss, talked with us about the construction company's involvement in the solar industry and the 1.6 GW of utility-scale solar Moss has worked on thus far. Read the full story: http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/04/contractors-corner-moss-utility-scale-solar-zipped/

Ask a Solar Vet: Balancing business and ethics with Daniel Sullivan of Sullivan Solar Power Apr 20, 2017

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“Ask anyone in the local clean-tech industry and they will tell you that Dan Sullivan is the go-to expert for all things solar. Dan is the most passionate, intelligent, dedicated and hard-working person I have ever met. People, including myself, can't get enough of his American Dream rags-to-riches story, of a young entrepreneur with a big vision, that has brought our company to where it is today.” These moving thoughts are from the employees of Daniel Sullivan, president and founder of San Diego solar installation company Sullivan Solar Power. In our latest Ask A Vet podcast, the 13-year solar veteran talks about why he founded his business, the values he instills in his team, some of his favorite projects and more. Read more here http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/05/ask-vet-balancin…ivan-solar-power/

Solar Speaks special edition: SMA discusses solar design decisions Apr 10, 2017

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There’s been a lot of talk about centralized “versus” distributed systems, but really the topic may not be so black and white. In fact, there are many variables to consider, which makes system design so important. Ryan LeBlanc (senior application engineer), and Jamie Mordarski (senior manager, O&M North America) discuss those considerations for system architecture in more detail.

Contractors Corner: Elemental Energy and Twende Solar Mar 21, 2017

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Portland, Oregon's Elemental Energy started the non-profit Twende Solar to bridge the gap between renewable energy experts and energy-poor communities. Twende Solar has installed solar systems in Guatemala and Cambodia and has more projects in the works, all supported by the volunteer efforts of many in the U.S. solar industry. To read the full story, visit: http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/03/contractors-corner-elemental-energy-twende-solar

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