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baywa re logo BayWa r.e. sells massive Texas solar + storage projects to Eni New Energy US
Chris Crowell
February 24, 2022
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News hyperlight energy CSP geothermal site
Hyperlight targets oil wells for new CSP + geothermal storage concept
February 24, 2022
News HES Solar and Energy Toolbase Project Site in Lakeside, California
HES Solar commissions sizable behind-the-meter energy storage project with Energy Toolbase
February 24, 2022
News Derry, NH’s unused capped landfill is the site for town’s new 2.2 MW solar array
Solar array on landfill in Derry, N.H. will be one of state’s largest at 2.2 MW
February 24, 2022
News Lawsbrook Solar +Storage project
Standard Solar expands Massachusetts portfolio with solar + storage project in Acton
February 24, 2022
News Q&A
Q: How can I best prepare for solar wire management...

As part of our 2022 eBOS Buyer’s Guide, we asked manufacturers, given the recent supply chain issues, what should solar contractors an...

February 24, 2022
News LJMS solar panels
Baker Electric completes solar installation at The Conrad Prebys Performing...

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla, Calf., is now home to 237 solar panels, each generating 425W, which will reduce energy...

February 23, 2022
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Soltage invests in five solar projects with Harrison Street

Soltage, an independent power producer, invested with Harrison Street in five solar projects totaling 31 MW. Four of the projects are in Sou...

February 23, 2022
News ConnectDER solar meter collar
ConnectDER’s Solar Collar available in Nebraska to ease new residential...

ConnectDER’s meter collar ConnectDER‘s Solar Collar is now available for new residential solar installations in Nebraska, throug...

February 23, 2022
News Sunnova
Sunnova Repair Services launches to service any out of warranty...

Sunnova Energy International is launching a new repair and troubleshooting service for home solar and battery systems that are not under a s...

February 23, 2022
News Panasonic
Green Power Energy, Five Star Solar among five new Panasonic...

Panasonic expand the ranks of its Residential Installer Program, adding two new Elite and two new Premium level solar installers this week. ...

February 23, 2022
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How lead-acid batteries remain viable in solar applications

The global race to produce enough batteries for energy storage applications is only beginning to pick up speed. While many battery startups ...

February 23, 2022
News Inovateus Solar
Inovateus Solar nets big investment from Galway Sustainable Capital

Inovateus Solar, a privately held solar project developer and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) firm for commercial, municip...

February 22, 2022
News strong solar financing
Protocol Labs launches $38M solar fund with Nelnet to decarbonize...

Protocol Labs, an open-source research and development lab, launched the $38 million Filecoin NNI Renewable Energy Fund, focused on investme...

February 22, 2022
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Urban Electric Power’s zinc-alkaline batteries win on lower carbon emissions

Sooner than you know it, being just a renewable energy source won’t be enough. The sustainability of every product — from the em...

February 21, 2022
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Aurora Solar integrates Mosaic financing into Sell Suite

Solar design software provider Aurora Solar debuted a redesigned sales tool, the Sell suite, to ease the back-and-forth headaches between so...

February 21, 2022
News solar RFP
RFP Alert: Appalachian Power seeks 150 MW of solar with...

Appalachian Power today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to 150 megawatts (MW) of solar energy resources with the option to inclu...

February 21, 2022
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SunPower reups exclusive supply of Maxeon IBC solar panels for...

SunPower Corp. is keeping its competitive advantage in the U.S. and Canada residential solar space (its sole focus now) by signing a new sup...

February 21, 2022
News solar energy PPA handshake
AT&T purchases 155 MW of solar power from Vitol

AT&T has purchased 155 MW of solar power from Vitol. The two virtual PPAs for approximately 80 MW and 75 MW will support new solar proje...

February 18, 2022
News perch platform (2)
Former BlueWave Community Solar re-debuts as Perch Energy with new...

Community solar’s ambitious goals will only be met (or impactful) if the average homeowner knows where and how to sign up. A Boston-ba...

February 18, 2022