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Mark Gorman
May 5, 2021
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News OMCO Origin
Ground-Mount Solar Buyer’s Guide 2021: Fixed Tilt and Trackers
May 5, 2021
Financing AEP
AEP Energy signs purchase agreement for Mammoth Solar Project in Indiana
May 4, 2021
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American Securities acquires CS Energy
May 4, 2021
News wisconsin
We Energy, Wisconsin Public Service to purchase Koshkonong Solar Energy Center
May 4, 2021
News Dominion Energy
Nine new solar projects approved for Dominion Energy Virginia customers

The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved the largest group of new solar projects for Dominion Energy Virginia customers ...

May 4, 2021
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NREL, UL team up to commercialize solar permitting automation tool...

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced plans to collaborate with UL on de...

May 4, 2021
Inverters and eBOS
Delta launches 50-kW rooftop solar inverter in Europe

With its six MPP trackers, Delta’s new M50A Flex solar inverter delivers more flexibility in PV system design. Delta launched a new ge...

May 4, 2021
Featured
User Guide: Rooftop design, proposal tips from solar software providers

Solar design and sales platforms are more feature-rich than ever, but process missteps are still common and costly. Here are some handy remi...

May 3, 2021
Inverters and eBOS
SolarEdge launches next-gen 120-kW inverter for commercial ground-mount segment

SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, announced the launch of its new 120kW Three Phase Inverter with Synergy ...

May 3, 2021
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South Carolina rejects Dominion’s punitive solar fee proposal in favor...

Last week, South Carolina Public Service Commissioner Tom Ervin motioned to accept a proposal that included several suggestions from the var...

May 3, 2021
News connecticut solar
Solar companies, Connecticut towns start to settle property tax dispute

Via Energy News Network: Connecticut towns are negotiating settlements with solar developers over dozens of disputed property tax assessment...

May 3, 2021
+ Storage
Electriq Power supplies PowerPod 2 systems for Caribbean Utilities Company...

The Cayman Islands Government’s Energy Policy requires 70% of electricity to come from renewable energy sources by 2037. Caribbean Uti...

May 3, 2021
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GP JOULE breaks ground on Concord Pacific’s 106-MW solar portfolio

GP JOULE North America has broken ground on a 106-MW solar PV portfolio for Canada’s largest community builder, Concord Pacific. Exper...

May 3, 2021
Mounting Guide
Roofers can access more solar install services via GAF Energy

GAF Energy is expanding the level of solar services available to its roofing partners. GAF Energy, which provides a roof-integrated solar so...

May 3, 2021
Inverters and eBOS Tigo Energy
APsystems to license Tigo rapid shutdown tech as part of...

Tigo has reached a settlement with APsystems over a lawsuit regarding Tigo’s intellectual property. As part of the settlement, APsyste...

May 3, 2021
+ Storage
FlexGen debuts project feasibility reporting tool for energy storage projects

Energy storage integrator FlexGen has a new project feasibility reporting product for developers, Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and ass...

April 29, 2021
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Hoosier Solar Holdings targets Indiana’s ‘Opportunity Zones’ for solar projects

A cool new venture, Hoosier Solar Holdings LLC, is developing solar power facilities in economically distressed, rural communities across In...

April 29, 2021
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MCS Industries adds 894-kW rooftop solar system at Pennsylvania distribution...

MCS Industries announced the commissioning of an 894 kW roof mounted solar power generating system at their new and distribution facility in...

April 29, 2021
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DSD and Sunset Development break ground at Bishop Ranch in...

Distributed Solar Development has broken ground on a 1.283-MW solar + 1.34 MWh storage installation at the premiere Bishop Ranch busine...

April 29, 2021