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SMR black SunModo debuts SMR, a new lightweight, rail-based rooftop racking system
Chris Crowell
February 26, 2021
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CleanSpark acquires Solar Watt Solutions to accelerate residential microgrid sales
February 26, 2021
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Risen Energy’s 500-W Titan Series modules now shipping
February 26, 2021
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Gridential, EAI and battery consortium developing ‘bipolar’ batteries for behind-the-meter apps
February 26, 2021
News Tigo Energy
Growatt’s new XH series solar inverters integrated with Tigo RSS transmitters
February 26, 2021
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DSD shows off first of eight solar carports for IKEA...

Distributed Solar Development­­ (DSD) has completed a custom solar carport designed and built for IKEA Baltimore. Initial results ex...

February 26, 2021
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GRID Alternatives renews Bank of America partnership for SolarCorps Fellowship...

A $300,000 grant from Bank of America is helping to fund the GRID Alternatives SolarCorps Fellowship Program, which has up to 40 SolarCorps ...

February 25, 2021
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Pellucere ready to scale its Anti-Reflective, Anti-Soiling PV module coatings...

Pellucere Technologies Inc. is a U.S.-based sustainable technology focused company that manufactures anti-reflective and anti-soiling coatin...

February 25, 2021
News Solar Construction
Duke Energy adds 50-MW Cleveland County, N.C. solar project

Duke Energy has begun construction on the 50-megawatt Broad River Solar power plant in Cleveland County, North Carolina. The project will be...

February 25, 2021
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Global solar underproduction increased in 2020 — and the No....

Raptor Maps raised its Series A funding this past year to expand its focus to the entire solar lifecycle. The startup has historically ...

February 25, 2021
News virginia
RFP alert: Southwest Virginia needs a residential solar partner in...

The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for partnership in the Southwest Virginia 2021 Residential So...

February 24, 2021
News Altus Power
Altus Power America nearing completion on solar + storage system...

Altus Power America is in the process of completing a combined solar plus energy storage system in New Marlborough, Md. The project comprise...

February 24, 2021
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AC Power, Citrine Power awarded solar land lease in Green...

After a competitive bid process, AC Power and Citrine Power have been awarded a solar ground lease by Green Township in New Jersey. The two ...

February 24, 2021
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Sage Energy Consulting teams with LevelTen to streamline commercial solar...

LevelTen Energy and Sage Energy Consulting are partnering to support businesses, public agencies, and schools with renewable energy goals. L...

February 24, 2021
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New Columbia Solar has built a $75M fund dedicated to...

New Columbia Solar (NCS) has closed its second tax equity deal with Franklin Park Infrastructure as well as a loan facility provided by Amal...

February 24, 2021
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Sunrun expands solar, storage offering in Texas

Sunrun Inc, the nation’s leading home solar, battery storage and energy services provider, is now available to residents of San Antoni...

February 24, 2021
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City of Plano, Illinois energizes solar farm to power water...

The City of Plano, Illinois officials announced Feb. 17, 2021 that its 1.1 megawatt solar farm, which was fully energized in late 2019, is p...

February 24, 2021
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Hannah Solar Government Services to construct solar array for Bosch...

The Bosch Rexroth Corporation selected Hannah Solar Government Services (HSGS) to design and construct a ground mounted solar energy system ...

February 24, 2021
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Capital Dynamics, Hoosier Energy sign PPA for 150-MW Ratts 2...

Capital Dynamics CEI and Hoosier Energy have announced the signing of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Hoosier Energy will purcha...

February 24, 2021
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Sunrun expands supply agreement with SolarEdge

Sunrun will start offering SolarEdge’s next generation PV inverter, Energy Hub, for residential customers as part of a newly signed&nb...

February 23, 2021