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Chris Crowell
November 17, 2021
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Greenskies, EZNERGY energize seven solar arrays for New Jersey School District
November 16, 2021
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YMCA Camp Cory on Keuka Lake, NY, expands operations with new solar array
November 16, 2021
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Lumin Edge is the latest total home energy control product
November 16, 2021
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Bifacial solar modules excluded from Section 201 tariffs (again)
November 16, 2021
Products STEP-HEAT
Power underfloor radiant heating directly from solar panels with STEP...

This Sunflower PV system directly heats an adjacent building. STEP HEAT, known for its radiant heating solutions, is offering self-regulatin...

November 16, 2021
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SunPower debuts virtual power plant deal for customers in Eversource,...

SunPower Corp. launched a virtual power plant (VPP) solution this week, enabling SunVault energy storage customers to get paid by allowing a...

November 16, 2021
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Erthos’ pile-less Earth Mount Solar PV system gains traction with...

Erthos announced five Earth Mount Solar PV system projects in various stages of completion across four counties in California. Totaling 3 MW...

November 16, 2021
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Briggs & Stratton expands battery storage line, renames Standby Power...

Briggs & Stratton is expanding its standby power business to include both standby generators and energy storage systems. To better repre...

November 15, 2021
Mounting Guide PanelClaw
PanelClaw’s flat-roof mounting system earns bankability approval from DNV

The flat roof solar PV mounting system platform from PanelClaw, clawFR, has undergone a rigorous, independent technology and operational ass...

November 15, 2021
News Shoals
Shoals acquired ConnectPV to target more energy storage projects

Shoals Technologies Group, a leading provider of electrical balance of system (eBOS) solutions for solar, battery storage and electric vehic...

November 15, 2021
News Eaton home as grid
Eaton piloting smart breakers as part of its Home as...

As the energy transition accelerates, the residential sector is investing in smart energy management technology to help homeowners manage th...

November 15, 2021
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SolSmart simplifies residential battery storage permitting for local governments

SolSmart released an updated version of the national Simplified Permit Guidelines for residential solar that includes new guidance on permit...

November 15, 2021
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Utility-Scale Solar Project of the Year: Rockport Maces Pond

Rockport, Maine | 4.2 MW Regular readers of Solar Builder are probably familiar with the Rockport Maces Pond project, our Utility-Scale Proj...

November 12, 2021
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Saratoga Regional YMCA enrolls in Nexamp Community Solar Program

Despite being more than 150 years old, Saratoga Regional YMCA’s commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship is in line ...

November 11, 2021
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Peninsula Clean Energy reaches 15-year PPA with Arica Solar

In a significant move toward Peninsula Clean Energy’s goal of offering customers 24/7 renewable electricity, the company has entered i...

November 11, 2021
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Greenbacker Renewable Energy acquires 15-project portfolio in New England

The Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company, an owner and operator of sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency projects, has acquired N...

November 11, 2021
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Alliant Energy plans for Iowa’s largest solar and storage facility

Alliant Energy announced that it plans to add the first phase of 400 MW of solar energy generation in Iowa through a filing with the Iowa Ut...

November 11, 2021
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City Electric Supply Co. acquires solar distributor Soligent

Electrical wholesale distributor City Electric Supply Company (CES) and solar equipment distributor Soligent have signed an agreement for CE...

November 11, 2021
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Residential Solar Project of the Year 2021: Pai Pai Families

Santa Catarina, Baja California, Mexico | 5.7 kW Our Projects of the Year typically highlight an innovation, economic impact or construction...

November 11, 2021