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American Solar Energy Society’s SOLAR 2026 Conference Prices Increase After Tomorrow

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SOLAR 2026 | October 19-21, Austin, TX | Palmer Events Center

BOULDER, Colo., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For over five decades, the ASES National Solar Conference has brought together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and advocates to share technological innovations and strategies advancing renewable energy. SOLAR 2026 Early Bird rates end this Friday, July 31 at 11:59 pm CT.

SOLAR 2026 will feature:

Inspiring keynote speakersTechnical sessions and research presentationsLocal tours highlighting PV arrays in Austin, TXNABCEP Continuing Education Units with Sean WhiteAIA, BPI, SARA, & GHI Continuing Education UnitsEvents celebrating the annual ASES AwardsShine on Solar Fundraising Gala50th Anniversary of the TXSES celebrationNetworking with leaders across the renewable energy sector

Important Links & Resources

Attend NABCEP Workshops at SOLAR 2026
Sign up for our three specialized workshops and courses from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners® (NABCEP). These sessions are designed to help you meet your continuing education and certification prerequisites. We are excited to feature expert instructor Sean White for these courses.

Exciting Keynote Speaker: Bill McKibben!
Bill McKibben will be joining us as one of our plenary speakers for SOLAR 2026! Bill is a contributing writer to The New Yorker and a founder of Third Act, which organizes people over the age of 60 to work on climate and racial justice. He has written more than twenty books about the environment, including his first, The End of Nature, published in 1989; The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon: A Graying American Looks Back at his Suburban Boyhood and Wonders What the Hell Happened; and his latest book, Here Comes the Sun.

ASES Shine on Solar Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Palmer Events Center ballroom as SOLAR 2026 comes together for a night of celebration, community, and impact. The Shine on Solar Gala brings together solar professionals, advocates, and supporters for dinner, live music, and a paddle-raise fundraiser. All in support of ASES’s mission to accelerate equitable solar adoption nationwide. The evening kicks off with a plated dinner and a live jazz band setting the tone for a warm, celebratory atmosphere. As the night unfolds, our live auction takes the stage, featuring exclusive experiences and items all generously donated by our community. The evening’s paddle raise gives every guest the chance to make a direct, meaningful contribution to ASES’s solar education and equity programs.

Attend the SOLAR 2026 Career & Networking Fair (Free & Open to the Public)
Take the next step in your renewable energy career at the SOLAR 2026 pm Career Fair on Tuesday, October 20 from 3-5 pm! This in-person event will take place at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, TX, offering you the chance to network with industry professionals, learn about job openings, and kickstart your career.

Join our Annual Climate Ride
On foot or by pedal, we will enjoy scenic trails and explore the natural beauty surrounding Austin. Sign up for free to join us on a 3-mile walk or 10-mile bike ride on October 18 at 5:30 pm CT.

View speaker spotlights, conference schedule, discounted hotel blocks, and more at ases.org/conference

About the American Solar Energy Society
Founded in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating equitable solar adoption and sustainable living through education, research, advocacy, and community-building. ASES connects professionals, students, policymakers, and renewable energy enthusiasts through its National Solar Conference, National Solar Tour, publications such as Solar Today magazine, and educational programs to advance a just transformation to a 100% renewable energy future. Learn more and get involved at ases.org.

 

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Inspect2GO Introduces GovOwl, Its Brand for Cities and Counties

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The new brand arrives at NEHA in Kansas City, along with owl chocolates, owl toys, and games.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — GovOwl, the new government brand of Inspect2GO, Inc., debuts August 3 and 4 at the National Environmental Health Association’s Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition (NEHA AEC).

“The owl represents the agency leader who uses our software: watching over operations, seeing in the dark, gaining insight and wisdom.”

Why the New Brand

“We outgrew our name,” said Paul Smith, founder and CEO. “Inspect2GO described our first product. GovOwl describes our clients, the cities and counties we serve. The owl represents the agency leader who uses our software: watching over operations, seeing in the dark, gaining insight and wisdom. Plus…owls are cool.”

Local government is the backbone of every community, and the people who serve in it deserve technology that genuinely supports their work. So GovOwl builds it with people who have done the job. GovOwl account managers include former government officials. They’ve run government programs, sat through the budget meetings, and lived the paperwork. That experience shapes the software and the support behind it.

The GovOwl story began in California in 2011 as Inspect2GO. The company’s first government product shipped in 2013, one simple mobile app for food inspections. That app grew into a complete environmental health system, and from there into code enforcement, citizen portals, online payments, and community development. Agencies kept asking for more, and the company kept saying yes, expanding across departments and automating workflows agency-wide.

Learn more at www.GovOwl.com/about/.

Meet at NEHA

Look for the curious, eight-foot-tall barn owl at Inspect2GO/GovOwl booth #418. Grab some merch like a mini stuffed owl and caffeinated owl-shaped chocolates. Or, if you’ve got the skills, land a bean bag toss from across the aisle to trade up for our official mascot owl.

About GovOwl

GovOwl provides cloud software to city and county agencies for environmental health, code enforcement, community development, inspections, permitting, and online payments. GovOwl serves government clients in 11 states, grows steadily each year, and has a 98% annual client retention rate. GovOwl is a brand of Inspect2GO, Inc., a California corporation founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Clemente, Calif.

Media Contact

Paul Smith, GovOwl, 1 (949) 429-4620, hoo@govowl.com , https://govowl.com/ 

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TORRAS Unveils Q3 Air Pro, the World’s First Dual-Layer Airbag Case Built for Outdoor Adventure

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Better protection has long been one of the defining challenges facing the phone case industry. In pursuit of higher drop-test ratings, many brands rely on thicker structures or additional materials. Yet these measures often compromise everyday comfort and limit design flexibility. With the Q3 Air Pro, TORRAS is addressing this long-standing trade-off through a new flagship case that redefines the future of phone protection.

Dual-layer Airbag Redefines Protection

Building on four generations of airbag innovation, TORRAS introduces the Q3 Air Pro, its latest flagship case with a newly engineered dual-layer airbag system. Powered by Air Duet™ technology, the dual-layer airbags along its top and bottom edges deliver enhanced protection through a smarter, lighter approach without relying on added bulk.

When the phone is dropped or bumped, the sealed airbags rapidly disperse impact energy throughout the system and quickly spring back. Designed for greater resilience, the Q3 Air Pro’s dual-layer airbag works in two stages to further reduce damage risk: the outer airbag intercepts the initial impact, while the inner airbag disperses the residual shock.

Protective Gear Built for Outdoor Adventure

More than a phone accessory, the Q3 Air Pro is protective gear designed for outdoor adventure, helping adventurers stay focused and perform at their best in demanding environments.

Inspired by the air-cushioning systems used in performance sneakers, the Q3 Air Pro combines responsive impact protection with a bold, futuristic athletic aesthetic. Its transparent outer airbag reveals the orange inner layer and twin-ribbed loop structure, making the engineering behind its protection clearly visible.

This visible construction offers reassurance, reducing concerns about device safety so outdoor enthusiasts can focus on the challenge ahead and move with greater confidence.

A 360° Rotatable Kickstand for Hands-Free Use

Beyond impact protection, the Q3 Air Pro is designed to make using a phone easier in outdoor environments. Its built-in magnetic stand combines multi-angle support, magnetic attachment and wireless charging within an ultra-slim stand ring.

With full 360-degree rotation and a 180-degree flip mechanism, users can position their phone at virtually any angle, while 18N of magnetic force allows it to attach securely to compatible metal surfaces.

This enables users to take calls, follow navigation and capture moments hands-free from virtually any angle, without carrying additional equipment on the move.

Details Made for the Journey

Every detail of the Q3 Air Pro is designed to meet the demands of outdoor enthusiasts. Refined through 576 texture adjustments, the back panel is engineered to withstand sweat, dirt and everyday wear. Rock-inspired grip textures along both sides provide a more secure hold.

Inside, the soft microfiber lining features a topographic contour pattern and the coordinates of Mount Everest—a subtle detail created for those who are always moving forward and already looking toward their next destination.

Explore the TORRAS Protective Case Lineup

The Q3 Air Pro is now available through the following channels:
TORRAS Official Website: https://bit.ly/4w0BFw3
Amazon:  https://bit.ly/4fydwIo 

Alongside the flagship Q3 Air Pro, the protective Ostand case lineup also includes the lighter Q3 Rugg for everyday protection and the single-layer airbag case Q3 Air for more active pursuits. Together, the lineup reflects TORRAS’ commitment to creating diverse case options for the different ways people live, move and explore.

Q3 Rugg
TORRAS Official Website: https://bit.ly/4c9Raui
Amazon: https://bit.ly/4hG7oyT

Q3 Air
TORRAS Official Website: https://bit.ly/4fN9bjl
Amazon: https://bit.ly/4g2j1z0

 

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Thermal Master Officially Launches All-new DV2 and T2MAX Across Europe and North America

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How to Choose Your First Birdwatching Thermal Camera? A Full Review of Thermal Master DV2, T2MAX and X2

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Birders are constantly seeking faster ways to spot hidden wildlife, and thermal imaging cameras have rapidly grown in popularity among birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. Unlike standard optical binoculars, thermal optics deliver faster target detection: users can track avian activity long after sunset, and easily pick out birds concealed within dense foliage in broad daylight.

Thermal Master’s debut dedicated birding thermal DV earned runaway success across Southeast Asia, winning broad acclaim from local birding communities. The all-new DV2 now launches officially for European and North American birders, alongside the T2MAX smartphone thermal imager, to cover every mainstream birdwatching use case.

1. Million Units Sold: Thermal Master Birding Cameras Launch Across Europe & North America

As the world’s first consumer-grade dedicated thermal DV, the DV2 comes equipped with a 5-inch HD rotating touchscreen. Merging professional thermal detection performance with crisp high-definition imagery, it excels for birding, wildlife monitoring, backcountry camping and after-dark outdoor scouting.

A trailblazer and category leader in birding thermal technology, Thermal Master commands a 50% market share across core Asian birdwatching regions, powered by its exclusive bird-focused imaging tech and trusted by tens of thousands of avian enthusiasts.

The X2 serves as Thermal Master’s all-round entry-level smartphone thermal imager, built for long-range field birding and routine household thermal checks. Boasting ultra-light compact construction and sharp thermal output, the model has hit nearly 1 million unit sales throughout Asia, setting a landmark sales record in the mobile thermal imaging segment.

Built as the enhanced successor to the X2, the T2MAX offers full cross-compatibility with iOS and Android smartphones. It delivers drastically boosted sensor sensitivity and 50% extended detection range, reaching a maximum of 910 yards, and ranks among the world’s most compact portable thermal monoculars.

2. Five Core Technologies Behind Professional Birdwatching Thermal Imaging

2.1  High-Performance Outdoor Thermal Detector with NETD ≤15mK

Both the DV2 and T2MAX integrate VOx 256×192 @12μm microbolometer detectors, delivering industry-leading thermal sensitivity rated at NETD ≤15mK. This ultra-fine temperature resolution reliably picks up tiny species like winter wrens concealed under thick leaf cover.

2.2  Super Bird Finder 4.0 Achieving Zero Sky Effect

Conventional thermal cameras frequently suffer from the “sky effect” during birding sessions. When scanning tree canopies, frigid sky backgrounds force standard thermal devices to render treetops as hot zones, blending bird heat signatures into surrounding thermal clutter and making targets nearly impossible to isolate. Thermal Master’s proprietary Super Bird Finder 4.0 eliminates sky effect interference entirely, sharply separating avian heat signatures from background noise for instant identification of hidden birds.

2.3 Razor-Sharp X³ Super-Resolution Technology

The DV2 and T2MAX utilize identical 256×192 VOx microbolometers. Driven by the proprietary Razor-Sharp X³ super-resolution algorithm, native resolution scales up to 512×384, quadrupling total pixel volume. Beyond a standard FPGA imaging processor, both devices carry custom-built ASIC chips. Combined amplified processing power and optimized algorithms deliver crisper thermal outlines while retaining intricate environmental texture details.

2.4  F/0.8 HD Telephoto Large-Aperture Lens

Fitted with professional F/0.8 long telephoto large-aperture lenses, the DV2 and T2MAX maximize infrared light transmittance to boost thermal radiation capture efficiency. This guarantees crisp, detailed imaging of small distant avian targets amid complex outdoor terrain.

2.5  Insight+ 4.0 AI All-Season Adaptive Algorithm

Thermal Master’s award-winning P3, recipient of the 2026 Tom’s Guide AI Award, demonstrates the full potential of its exclusive Insight+ 4.0 AI imaging algorithm. The system dynamically calibrates imaging parameters in real time to accommodate shifting seasons and variable field conditions. It sustains consistent thermal clarity across extreme thermal ranges, from frigid -20°C landscapes to humid 40°C tropical rainforests, suited for birding across every global climate zone.

3. Specifications & Performance Comparison

Specifications

DV2

T2 MAX

Device Type

Thermal Imaging DV

Smartphone Thermal Camera

X³IR™ Resolution

512×384

512×384

NETD

15mK

15mK

Deer Detection Distance

610 Yards

910 Yards

Cardinal Detection Distance

100 Yards

150 Yards

Super Bird Finder 4.0

HD & Highlight Mode

AI All-Season Adaptive Algorithm

Lens Spec

10mm F0.8 Lens

15mm F0.8 Lens

Retail Price

$499

$399

Note: Detection distances are calculated based on Johnson criteria at 3 pixels on target. Recognition requires 6 pixels on target.

4. Product Overview & Target User Scenarios

4.1 Thermal Master DV2: The World’s First Consumer-Grade Thermal DV

As the world’s first purpose-built birding thermal DV, the DV2 houses a 5-inch HD touchscreen with full 360° rotational adjustment and smooth 1–8x digital zoom. Its expansive high-definition panel enables low-fatigue viewing during multi-hour birding trips, outperforming rigid fixed-screen legacy thermal units.

Tested Detection Distance:

Northern Cardinal: 100 yardsMallard: 150 yardsDeer: 610 yards

Key Advantages: Professional-grade thermal imaging, 360° adjustable viewing angles, ultra-portable foldable design.

Expandability: Equipped with a rail, compatible with Thermal Master rangefinder accessories and flashlights.

Ideal Users: Birdwatching enthusiasts, users seeking a more comfortable viewing experience, outdoor campers, and wildlife observers.

4.2 Thermal Master T2MAX: 900-Yard Detection Range, The Smallest Thermal Monocular

At just 41.7 grams, the T2MAX smartphone thermal imager integrates a 15mm long-range objective lens, granting it the farthest detection reach of the three lineup models. Drawing on the robust processing power of paired smartphones, it delivers detection performance and image parity matching high-cost standalone professional thermal monoculars. This newly revised dual-platform variant offers seamless plug-and-play compatibility with iOS and Android hardware.

Tested Detection Distance:

Northern Cardinal: 150 yardsMallard: 230 yardsDeer: 910 yards

Key Advantages:

Ideal for open environments such as plains, wetlands, and farmlandDual-system compatibility, plug-and-play for iOS and AndroidExtensive accessory compatibility for more versatile applications

5. Which Thermal Camera Is Best for You?

DV2: The fully dedicated pick for core birding enthusiasts.

T2MAX: Ideal for users prioritizing extended detection range, or those seeking a compact high-performance backup to replace bulky standalone thermal optics.

With its high-definition thermal imaging quality and practical features designed for complex outdoor environments, the Thermal Master birdwatching thermal cameras has sold nearly one million units across the Asian market. Thermal Master is poised to bring this proven technology to birdwatchers across Europe and North America.

Silas, Chief Technology Officer of Thermal Master, stated confidently: “We’ve come out as users’ top pick in countless side-by-side comparison trials. Once you experience our thermal imaging technology, there’s no going back.”

Event: Discover Thermal Master’s latest product lineup with exclusive promotions—visit thermalmaster.com for special offers.

Business Inquiries: Contact us at Sales@thermalmaster.com for partnerships.

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