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March 25, 2019
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News origis energy
Origis Energy forms new third-party O&M, asset management subsidiary for solar, storage portfolios
March 25, 2019
News Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy outlines new clean energy plan for Michigan, includes 5 GW of solar by 2030
March 25, 2019
News madison gas and electric
Madison Gas and Electric looks to expand its Shared Solar program with 5-MW project
March 25, 2019
News Morningstar Multiwave
Morningstar’s Energy Storage Partner Program keeps growing, now includes specs for 12 battery providers
March 25, 2019
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Regulatory roundup: Maine and Maryland both pass pro-solar legislation

Maryland and Maine are moving two pieces of legislation through their halls to keep their solar momentum going. Maine kills gross metering Y...

March 25, 2019
News Trinasolar
Trina Solar steps up mass-production of new 415-Watt solar PV...

Trina Solar announced four new series of modules, to meet the diversified needs of PV applications in multiple scenarios that have a max out...

March 22, 2019
News CPS America
Chint Power Systems is integrating Pason Power into its Energy...

Chint Power Systems (CPS) has chosen Pason Power’s software to be integrated into its Energy Storage System as the exclusive platform ...

March 21, 2019
News CalCom Energy - Bella Vista Water District - 693-Kilowatt Solar Project
Calcom Energy, Bella Vista Water District team up to reduce...

CalCom Energy and Bella Vista Water District announce the completion of a 693-kilowatt solar project to provide clean energy for the utility...

March 20, 2019
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Solar PV Inverter Buyer’s Guide 2019: Faster installs, better serviceability...

Update: The 2020 Inverter Buyer’s Guide is now available here! The 2019 solar inverter market is more robust and reliable than ever. F...

March 20, 2019
News REC N-Peak Black
REC N-Peak Black series combines n-type mono half-cut cells with...

REC Group, the largest European brand for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, has begun production of its new N-Peak Black Series (325 watt peak...

March 20, 2019
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Solar jobs: Chicago, Miami, Seattle and Minneapolis-Saint Paul among big...

The Solar Foundation has updated its map on the number of solar jobs in every state, metropolitan area, county, and congressional district, ...

March 20, 2019
News RPCS solar tracker project
Global solar PV tracker market: Shipments exceeded 20 GW for...

Global unit shipments of single-axis solar photovoltaic (PV) trackers increased by over 40 percent in 2018, surpassing 20 gigawatts-dc (GW) ...

March 20, 2019
News cannabis solar facility
Blazing a new trail: Canndescent opens first-of-its-kind cannabis cultivation facility...

Canndescent has completed the cannabis industry’s first, commercial-scale solar project, powering its indoor production facility in De...

March 19, 2019
News encore renewable community solar long view forest vermont
Community solar project developed on a brownfield at Long View...

Long View Forest, Inc. and Encore Renewable Energy announced the commissioning of a 745 kWp community solar array on three acres at the new ...

March 18, 2019
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HVAC company Trane gets into solar PV installation business, develops...

While best recognized as a global leading manufacturer of HVAC equipment and Building Automation Systems, Trane also offers comprehensive en...

March 18, 2019
News GRID Alternatives
GRID Alternatives to head up California’s Disadvantaged Communities – Single-family...

GRID Alternatives was selected by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to administer the Disadvantaged Communities – Sing...

March 18, 2019
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Meet Renovate: SEPA’s initiative to evolve state regulatory processes in...

State regulatory processes in the power sector are often unable to keep pace with the needs of customers and evolution of renewable technolo...

March 18, 2019
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Richard Branson wants to fund renewable energy via a Clean...

Sir Richard Branson has shared his vision for a Clean Energy Dividend which he hopes will tackle climate change. Writing in his blog, amid s...

March 18, 2019
News panasonic enphase
Panasonic’s HIT AC module featuring Enphase microinverters shipping soon

The new Panasonic AC Series Photovoltaic (PV) HIT N330E AC Module with integrated Enphase IQ 7X Microinverter will be available for solar in...

March 18, 2019