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March 17, 2022
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RFP Alert: I&M seeks 500 MW of solar energy in Midwest
March 17, 2022
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15 solar projects approved for Dominion Energy Virginia customers
March 17, 2022
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Mayfield Renewables expands solar, energy storage technical services
March 17, 2022
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Ten Chicago-area communities just made it easier to go solar
March 17, 2022
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Three residential solar + storage takeaways from EnergySage’s 2021 online...

Online solar marketplace EnergySage took a look at the data for the solar and battery quotes in its system (covering 37 states and D.C.) and...

March 17, 2022
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Will we still need standalone batteries in homes with bidirectional...

Will I need a separate battery if I have the Ford Lightning? As an aside to our big feature on the emerging intersection of EV charging and ...

March 15, 2022
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McCarthy Building Companies completes 300 MW Bighorn Solar project in...

McCarthy Building Companies has completed the construction and commissioning of the 300 MW Bighorn Solar project in Pueblo, Colo. It is...

March 14, 2022
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Electric vehicles will drive solar installations — and these key...

The “value of solar” is always in some state of flux. Utilities, regulators and politicians set rates and device incentives, and...

March 14, 2022
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Swell Energy adds Nuvve EV charging services to virtual power...

Nuvve and Swell announced a strategic engagement to advance opportunities for EV participation in Swell’s virtual power plant network ...

March 11, 2022
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Tigo Energy solar, storage product line added to Dividend Finance...

Dividend Finance, a national provider of technology-enabled financing solutions for renewable energy, has added Tigo Energy‘s Energy I...

March 11, 2022
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Urban Electric Power unveils its alkaline battery for home backup

Lithium-ion batteries are becoming the way of the world, but they are no panacea. Lithium battery issues range from higher costs and a messy...

March 11, 2022
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Financial tech company PowerPlay expands into home solar with new...

Suddenly, financial companies can’t get enough of solar. PowerPay is the latest financial technology company getting in the mix, launc...

March 11, 2022
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Nexamp launches Developer Accelerator Program to kickstart more solar projects

Nexamp launched a Developer Accelerator Program to help DG solar and storage developers seeking operational flexibility. It’s a resour...

March 10, 2022
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Landsea Homes working with SunPower to build solar-powered neighborhoods

SunPower Corp. signed a multi-year deal with homebuilder Landsea Homes Corporation to be its exclusive provider of solar technology. All hom...

March 10, 2022
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Pecan Street, GAVA lead equitable solar project development in Texas

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) launched the Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN) to bra...

March 10, 2022
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Smart home energy company Emporia teams with Palmetto to tie...

Smart home energy management company Emporia Energy, announced a new partnership with solar installer platform Palmetto to provide a special...

March 10, 2022
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Supply issues, price hikes knocked solar projections off track ─...

As usual, ball is in your court. We all know the short-term solar woes. Solar prices in the U.S. increased as much as 18% due to supply chai...

March 9, 2022
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Solar module importing: What to know when requesting an Advance...

Solar PV module purchasers or manufacturers in the United States navigating the WRO should consider getting an Advance Ruling from U.S. Cust...

March 9, 2022
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DSD Renewables acquires six Northeast rooftop solar projects

DSD Renewables has acquired three rooftop solar projects in New Jersey and Connecticut from Dynamic Energy, and intends to acquire anot...

March 9, 2022