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handshake agreement Kohler Power Group acquiring Heila Technologies to expand DER focus
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January 4, 2022
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Enel Green Power’s massive 181-MW Lily solar + storage project in Texas now operational
January 4, 2022
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Wallbox unveils bidirectional EV charger at CES, can power homes when the grid goes down
January 4, 2022
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GAF Energy debuts a nailable solar shingle with Timberline Solar product line
January 3, 2022
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What to see at Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America 2022
January 3, 2022
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SDG&E installing ESS iron-flow batteries to backup critical facilities in...

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is deploying long-duration iron-flow batteries from ESS Tech, Inc. in a microgrid project to back u...

January 3, 2022
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BayWa r.e. donates $20,000 to help tornado recovery efforts in...

To support Kentuckians in need, BayWa r.e., a leading renewable energy developer, services and systems provider announces a $20,000 donation...

January 3, 2022
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Toshiba inches closer to tandem solar cell for no-plug EV...

While you were stuffing yourself full of holiday treats, Toshiba Corporation successfully raised the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of it...

January 3, 2022
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Massachusetts DPU expands SMART program capacity to finally move stalled...

Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities issued an order expanding the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program from 1,600 t...

January 3, 2022
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Titan Solar Power is now the national installer for Go...

Go Solar Group Signs Titan Solar Power as National Installation Partner. Go Solar Group inked a deal with Titan Solar Power to be its nation...

January 3, 2022
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Schneider Electric updates Wiser Energy Center, debuts sockets made from...

Schneider Electric revealed its latest innovations for the home at CES 2022 including the first sockets and switches in the industry made fr...

January 3, 2022
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BLUETTI debuts sodium-ion battery for home solar applications

BLUETTI, a manufacturer of solar + storage products, including LiFePO4 battery stations, is debuting a sodium-ion battery technology at CES ...

January 3, 2022
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SolSmart awards Gold designation for Wise County, Virginia

SolSmart has awarded the county the Gold designation for its work to make going solar faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and busi...

January 3, 2022
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Lightsource bp closes on financing for 130-MW Black Bear Solar...

Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $100 million financing package for its 130 MWdc Black Bear Solar energy project in Montgomery Co...

December 22, 2021
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Encore Renewable Energy completes 615-kW solar project in Peru, Vermont

Encore Renewable Energy and Bromley Mountain Ski Resort have completed a 615-kWdc solar project on land owned by Bromley...

December 22, 2021
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Savion solar project to be located on former Kentucky coal...

As Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week, Kentucky is focusing on an energy future that includes renewable energy. The Martin County Solar P...

December 22, 2021
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New York sets framework for 10 GW+ of distributed solar...

New York leadership set a framework to achieve at least 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030, enough to annually power nearly 700,000 homes. T...

December 22, 2021
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Solar Builder Selects: 30 of our favorite solar products from...

Here are some of our favorite solar PV and energy storage product updates and innovations from the past 12 months, spanning residential, C&a...

December 22, 2021
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Pollinator-friendly Bellflower Solar coming online in Indiana via SOLV Energy,...

In Henry and Rush Counties about 40 miles east of Indianapolis, Lightsource bp has successfully closed a $376 million multi-project financin...

December 22, 2021
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California’s NEM 3.0 proposal impact on solar value: ‘Fees could...

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) revealed its Net Energy Metering 3.0 proposed decision last week. Our coverage last week n...

December 21, 2021