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TotalEnergies sends solar to Indonesia's Indo Kordsa via 4.8-MWp PPA
on November 25, 2022
TotalEnergies and the Indonesia-based supplier of premium tire reinforcement material, Indo Kordsa, celebrated the launch of the 4.8 MWp rooftop solar system. TotalEnergies will supply around 6,800 […]
H2-Industries supports Terra Sola's solar projects with LOHC tech
on November 25, 2022
Global hydrogen generation and energy storage solutions pioneer, H2-Industries, has signed an MoU with the Swiss-based integrated renewable energy projects developer Terra Sola. As per the agreement, […]
Voltalia signs a solar supply contract with Renault Group: largest ever in...
on November 24, 2022
Renewables projects developer, Voltalia, announced it has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with multinational automobile giant Renault Group. It is the largest Corporate PPA on […]
Solar Panel Wiring Basics: Complete Guide & Tips to Wire a PV System
on November 24, 2022
We'll introduce different types of solar panel wiring + break down their steps. You'll also learn what to consider before reasonable wiring. The post Solar Panel Wiring Basics: Complete Guide & […]
What is guaranteed production for solar?
on November 23, 2022
Declining costs and increasing incentives make a solar investment extremely valuable – but the price tag certainly isn’t low. When shopping for solar, also known as a photovoltaic (PV) system, […]
Hawaiian Electric Chooses Seven Community Solar Projects on Three Islands
on November 23, 2022
Hawaiian Electric has selected seven solar projects on Oahu, Hawaii Island and Maui to be the first on each island to offer the shared solar program (also known as community-based renewable energy or […]
CarbonAi helps Nigeria electrify rural communities via solar
on November 23, 2022
Fully integrated greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction projects developer, CarbonAi, announced it has signed an MoU with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria to identify and develop small-scale […]
Ecogy Energy Working on Rooftop Community Solar Projects for NYPA
on November 22, 2022
Ecogy Energy, a developer, financier and owner-operator, says it is securing preliminary agreements with the first municipality in a series of upcoming projects that were selected through a […]
Enel Introduces Clean Energy Retail Business in Deregulated States
on November 22, 2022
Enel North America, an Enel Group subsidiary, has launched its retail energy business in select deregulated U.S. states, starting with Texas. The move enables commercial and industrial (C&I) […]
Swell Energy Raises Funds for Solar, Battery VPP Program
on November 22, 2022
Swell Energy has raised $120 million to further its virtual power plant (VPP) programs. The round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Greenbacker Development Opportunities Fund I LP, with […]
300 MW La Pimienta Solar Plant Reaches Full Operations
on November 22, 2022
Atlas Renewable Energy’s La Pimienta solar plant is fully operational. The plant, which is located in the state of Campeche, has a capacity of 300 MW, making it the second largest solar plant in […]
Duke Acquires Wildflower Solar from Clearway, Signs Toyota PPA
on November 21, 2022
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is expanding its solar energy portfolio by acquiring the 100 MW Wildflower Solar project from Clearway Energy Group. Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions will own and […]
UBS Brings in CSI Energy Storage to Manage 2.6 GWh of Battery Solutions
on November 21, 2022
UBS Asset Management‘s Real Estate & Private Markets business in North America has chosen Canadian Solar Inc.‘s CSI Energy Storage, which is part of its majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar […]
Puerto Rico groups ask Congress to fund solar + storage for vulnerable...
on November 21, 2022
Over 40 organizations, business and churches have asked Congress to approve $5 billion in needed spending to strengthen Puerto Rico’s energy grid. They have sent a letter that asks for funding to […]
LONGi hits 26.81% efficiency for HJT solar cells
on November 21, 2022
Chinese solar panel manufacturer LONGi announced it has reached an efficiency of 26.81% for its HJT silicon solar cells on full-size silicon wafers through mass production. The record was confirmed […]
Will installing solar void a roof warranty?
on November 21, 2022
By Mike Wiener, Marketing Manager, QuickBOLT Shingle roofs are reliable and a roofing classic, but that doesn’t mean they are a flawless solution. Their installation allows for and often requires […]
Guest column: The true value of American-made solar panels
on November 21, 2022
By Patrick Regan, president, Crossroads Solar The recent climate legislation in the Inflation Reduction Act has the potential to do wonderful things for the decarbonization efforts in the United […]
LONGi HJT cells set a new world record efficiency of 26.81%
on November 21, 2022
LONGi announced it has set a new world record efficiency at 26.81% for its HJT silicon solar cells on full-size silicon wafers through mass production, surpassing the latest world record of 26.7% by […]
HBKU's QEERI continues professional data-driven support to Al Kharsaah solar...
on November 20, 2022
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), announced it will provide professional data-driven support to the operations of Qatar's first […]
NextEra Acquires Interest in Wind, Solar Energy Portfolio
on November 18, 2022
NextEra Energy Partners LP has entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of NextEra Energy Resources LLC to acquire a 49% interest in an approximately 1.5 GW renewables portfolio and approximately […]

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Roger Horton

20:57 14 Sep 20

We had panels installed by Green Energy Inc. Solar in AZ in 2013. This year some of the panels developed a leak. We... started calling the end of March 2020 for someone to look at them. They came out in April and took pictures, and then took pictures 2 more times. We called them multiple times and got told the paperwork was in or the warranty person (Bruno) was not available. Multiple times (our cell phone records for March thru June show 18 phone calls) we got disgusted and called headquarters in FL and talked to a sales rep who got the elusive Bruno to call us on 7/27. He said there were no records of us calling or pictures except for 4/19. On 7/29 three guys came, looked at the panels and took more pictures. We hadn't heard anything so on 9/4 I left a message for Bruno. On 9/8 I talked to Kathy who said I had to talk to Bruno. He called back later and said things were still in process. AWFUL SERVICE!!!!!!read more

Ross Bond

21:20 10 Feb 20

We are very happy with our solar pool heater installation. UMA provided the panels to our local installer and they've... worked great. We are now year-round pool users, even during "winter" here in Florida.read more

Richard Clagett

16:14 17 Jan 20

Trying to reach them for a warranty repair and have used the web site to leave a message and left phone message to... leave a message and I have no response from them or their dealer who installed my system in 2013.Are they still in business?read more

fralson sanchez

21:32 06 Jan 20

Still trying to get one of the engineers to fix my home plans for the third time.

Shauna D

23:20 25 Jun 19

We initially had our Heliocol pool system installed in 2016. Even though we live in AZ, we LOVE the extended swimming... season it provides. Instead of swimming from June thru Sept, we now can swim from March thru Nov! Last Aug during a storm we found out our system was installed incorrectly. It lifted up our system in several areas, pouring rain water into our attic and out a ceiling vent in our dining room flooding it and our family room. Knowing the installation was still covered under warranty, we called the installers here in Phx (Green Enegy aka Helicol West) and were told that the manager would be out that day to inspect and help us. He never came. After 4 days of calls and 2 more storms, we had no choice but to call our homeowners ins who immediately sent out a restoration company to start repairs. They tarped our our roof, removed the drywall and insulation from ceilings and walls. They planned to have the roofers remove and re-install our system, but knowing that this would void our warranty we contacted Helicol UMA in FL. Mind you, the only authorized installers in Phx were the ones that installed it incorrectly in the first place (not screwing into the joists) AND failed to come out to fix it, so needless to say we did not want them out ever again. From my very first phone call with UMA, something hit me as strange....they listened to my story and actually seemed to care. I was transferred to the Regional Sales Manager, Mike Kozlowski. After listening to our situation he then referred us to a guy in Tuscon (Dan). Instead of just giving me his number, Mike called him to explained the problem to Dan, who then called us to make arrangements to remove the system and replace it using new brackets so this wouldn't happen again after our roof was totally repaired. Weeks after he installed it, it rained and our dining room ceiling was once again WET! Hubby went in the attic and saw water coming through roof where he had missed the joist. We contacted Dan and he came up to fix the hole. He assured us that there were no more holes. Said he would come back in 4 days to repair the ceiling. Dan never came back. About 3 weeks later we had another contractor in our attic that said "Are you aware you have 5 holes in your roof that daylight is coming through!?" He took pics and I sent them to Dan telling him he has had plenty of time to fix our ceiling and now our roof needs to be repaired one more time. Not knowing what to do, we called Mike back at UMA to explain our newest issue. He was amazed that this could happen TWICE to us and expressed his deepest apologizes. He told me that he was coming to Phx in 2 weeks and asked to stop by to see the install and meet us. We agreed. He drove an hour to our home. He reviewed the photos from our first install fail and then went on the roof to see the re-install. Was appalled at the terrible install job and the fact that Dan did not use brackets like he had been instructed to by UMA and he had some of the parts on wrong. He was speechless. He asked how we felt about having the first company come back out to remove and reinstall the system one more time. We said absolutely not! My husband jokingly said we would pay for Mike to fly out from CA to remove our system so he could repair the roof (he owned a roofing company about 20 years ago). Mike took him up on that and made arrangements to fly out on UMAs dime, not ours. Shipped all the supplies out. He stayed with us for 4 days and him and my husband removed the system, repaired the roof correctly and re-installed the system better than ever! He went above and beyond what any RSM or any company would be expected. This was not UMA's fault, nor their problem. They not only produce a great product, but they care about the people that have purchased them. All companies should model their customer service practices after UMA. Don't have anything good to say about Green Energy or Dan, but can't say enough about UMA and Mike Kozlowski. Mike is a great guy with an amazing heart and now, a life long friend!read more

Steve Jenkins

22:31 16 May 18

Advanced Conservation Systems, Inc. has been installing UMA Solar Heliocol solar pool heating panels for many years,... and they have been proven to resist the rigorous climate here in the desert. We have had a wonderful relationship with this company and stand by the longevity of their products. I would absolutely recommend purchasing from them.read more

Tom Brannam

14:30 16 May 18

WarmSwim has worked with UMA solar for years now. People, Product, Process! Their people truly care and make all the... difference. Mike Kozlowski is one of the most passionate and sincere individuals in the solar pool heating industry. The Heliocol product is superior to all other solar collectors on the market and the ordering process is easy. The ongoing support and (honest) warranty is what sets UMA apart from the others. Thanks UMA!read more

Courtney Corda

23:19 16 Apr 18

We've been installing UMA Solar (SunStar Solar Pool Heating) systems for more than 5 years and we continue to be... impressed with the quality and reliability of the products. They are a good company to work with. They are out of Florida. Happy to be one of their dealers.read more

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