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January 10, 2022
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Appalachian Power plans for nearly 300 MW of solar over next three years
January 6, 2022
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Four solar projects expected to save Connecticut town $200,000 per year
January 6, 2022
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SolaREIT closes on $2 million Pennsylvania solar land deal
January 6, 2022
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MacBeth Solar and Lyons Road Solar under construction in Michigan
January 6, 2022
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Assessing solar project blind spots, risks for insurers and owners

Solar energy is significantly cleaner and less risky than other sources of power generation. It will soon become a dominant form of energy g...

January 6, 2022
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Franklin Whole Home to debut residential storage system with powerful...

Privately funded cleantech company Franklin Whole Home is launching a new residential storage solution for the U.S. market at the Intersolar...

January 5, 2022
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Kohler Power Group acquiring Heila Technologies to expand DER focus

Another big name in engines and power generation is growing its renewable energy focus. Kohler Co. is acquiring Heila Technologies, which wi...

January 4, 2022
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Enel Green Power’s massive 181-MW Lily solar + storage project...

Enel Green Power North America has begun operating two new clean power plants, including its first renewables-plus-storage hybrid project. T...

January 4, 2022
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Wallbox unveils bidirectional EV charger at CES, can power homes...

Bidirectional charging of electric vehicles (EVs) that enables EV batteries to power homes in a pinch (or service the grid) is the next home...

January 4, 2022
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GAF Energy debuts a nailable solar shingle with Timberline Solar...

GAF Energy is making maybe its biggest splash in the solar industry to date with Timberline Solar, a roofing system that integrates solar te...

January 3, 2022
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What to see at Intersolar North America and Energy Storage...

Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America come together for the first time in person January 13-15, 2022 in Long Beach, Cali...

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