CivicSolar

CivicSolar was acquired by CED Greentech in October 2019. This account will be transitioned to CED Greentech. All updates and event information will be coming from CED Greentech social accounts on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Eventbrite. You can find more information about CED Greentech at those social locations, and keep an eye out for our new CEDGreentech.com website launching soon!

Demand for solar + storage in Australia surges as one retailer reports unprecedented increases in solar and battery inquiries. Consumers are turning to solar for independence and stability in uncertain times. https://bit.ly/3dgVSqf

California had its driest February on record following a winter of low precipitation. As dry years get drier and wet years get wetter, it’s important to actively plan for the impacts of these changing patterns. Here’s a deep dive in anticipation of fire season. https://nyti.ms/2PMkKfd

Solar + storage just took a big step forward! LG Chem launched its new customizable backup storage system with electrical panel startup Span. This setup will allow homeowners digital control over power dischargewhether it is during a blackout or maximize daily efficiency. http://bit.ly/2ws0lp0

Whether you’re installing solar on a flat roof or a pitched roof, the output of the PV system can be increased by optimizing the tilt angle. Here’s a deep dive into the relationship between tilt angle and energy output. http://bit.ly/2OpSU7S

CED Greentech is joining forces with IronRidge and LG Solar USA to treat our contractor customers with a night full of great food, drink, and solar conversation at Intersolar North America. Tickets will sell out quickly, so ask your CED Greentech salesperson about getting a promo code for FREE access to this event today! http://bit.ly/2uOPaWx

A Virginia district is rolling out a fleet of electric school buses, reducing annual carbon emissions by 54,000 pounds per bus. >1% of U.S. school buses are electric today and efforts like this could really move the needle towards emission-free transit. http://bit.ly/30Y7tF0

Qatar awards its first utility-scale solar PV project bid for an 800 MW plant. Using over 2 million bifacial solar modules, this will be one of the largest bifacial projects in the world and will support Qatar’s pledge to make the 2022 FIFA World Cup carbon-neutral. http://bit.ly/2vaGdqY

Solar PV is frequently touted as a maintenance-free energy source. Nevertheless, during the winter months, many states face large snowfalls that can adversely affect PV output. Here we've summarized the prevailing opinions and observations around the web. http://bit.ly/35CXIgd

As more cities follow California’s efforts to cut natural gas demand through building electrification, we’re looking back on a great 2019 article outlining the ongoing risks of natural gas as well as current technologies and policies that enable an electric future. http://bit.ly/2MU9LPz

The market for C&I renewables is gaining momentum and evolving to include increasingly cost-competitive energy storage. Here’s an interesting look at storage-as-a-service and how it could change the game for commercial customers. http://bit.ly/2Md7HSA

According to a new UN report, global greenhouse gas emissions have grown by 1.5% annually over the last 10 years. While this is better than what was projected before the Paris Accord, there is much more to be done. Here’s what we need to accomplish by 2030 in order to stay within relatively safe limits: https://nyti.ms/33gNQaI

The U.S. solar market is projected to grow by 17% in 2020 according to Wood Mackenzie and offsite corporate deals are expected to become the largest source of business-led solar procurement. Here’s the latest data on the rapidly shifting C&I market: http://bit.ly/2OukEaP