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FSEC
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FSEC certification and testing page for solar systems.
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DOE
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A PDF containing the SERC Solar PV System Field-Inspection Checklist.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.
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IBHS
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Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance to high wind and hail.
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DOE
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Website highlighting the DOE Building Technologies Office Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Initiative, including technical reports, other publications, resources, and presentations.
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ICC Evaluation Service
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This report requires all elements of rooftop PV panel systems to be designed for component and cladding pressures per ASCE 7-10.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study investigating measured cooling energy savings from the installation of wall finishes with higher solar reflectance.
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NREL
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Website estimating energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world.
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Svarc
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Website article describing the way solar panels are coupled to AC and DC battery energy storage systems.
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Solar Rating & Certification Corporation
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The Solar Rating & Certification Corporation is the leading solar heating and cooling product certification program in North America, certifying to the requirements of International and Uniform Codes and Standards