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STEP-HEAT Power underfloor radiant heating directly from solar panels with STEP HEAT
Chris Crowell
November 16, 2021
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SunPower debuts virtual power plant deal for customers in Eversource, National Grid territory
November 16, 2021
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Erthos’ pile-less Earth Mount Solar PV system gains traction with 3-MW California portfolio
November 16, 2021
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Briggs & Stratton expands battery storage line, renames Standby Power Unit to reflect new focus
November 15, 2021
Mounting Guide PanelClaw
PanelClaw’s flat-roof mounting system earns bankability approval from DNV
November 15, 2021
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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
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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
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Solar tariff petition rejected

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a letter outright rejecting an unlawful request for circumvention tariffs on solar products from thre...

November 11, 2021
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Sandia Labs, DOE studying this big solar + storage project...

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School now has the largest solar installation amongst all Albuquerque Public Schools and the most extensive ba...

November 10, 2021
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Facebook signs PPA for 160 MW Virginia solar facility

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) has released details regarding the signing of a PPA with Facebook for a solar facility in Virginia....

November 10, 2021
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Sol Systems, Illinois American Water debut Champaign County’s first solar...

Illinois American Water, the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, joined Sol Systems this week in cutting the ribbon on Champa...

November 10, 2021
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Community Solar Project of the Year 2021: Duke Realty Portfolio

New Jersey | 11 MW Our Community Solar Project of the Year, as decided by the readers of Solar Builder, highlights the power of progressive ...

November 10, 2021