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July 29, 2024
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Utility-scale solar’s rapid growth
July 25, 2024
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Injunction filed to halt California rule that restricts solar contractors from installing batteries
July 25, 2024
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Solaris Renewables is now a Maxeon Preferred Partner
July 24, 2024
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ABC Supply showcasing rooftop solar distribution services at RE+ 2024
July 24, 2024
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Sunrun to deliver grid support in Maryland via Ford F-150...

National solar installer Sunrun reports it is now operating the nation’s first vehicle-to-home power plant using a small group of cust...

July 24, 2024
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Kinematics marks milestone with first shipment of ST Series actuators...

Intelligent motion solutions provider Kinematics has marked a new milestone with the first shipment of its ST Series actuators for the solar...

July 18, 2024
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SunPower stops supporting new solar lease, PPA sales

SunPower’s huge organizational changes continue. SunPower sent a letter to dealers this week to say it “will no longer be suppor...

July 18, 2024
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Talking tariffs: Solar experts discuss impacts on project development

The solar industry has been riding high since the passage of the IRA, but potential obstacles loom in the form of new tariffs imposed by the...

July 18, 2024
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Scanifly, SunRaise team to streamline solar leasing approval process

Scanifly uses real-time, onsite drone data that is automatically scaled to produce a 3D scene and digitally simulate bankable shade values. ...

July 18, 2024
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EDP Renewables cuts ribbon on 200 MW Scarlet Solar Energy...

EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) unveiled its Scarlet I Solar Energy Park in Fresno County, California, during a ribbon ...

July 17, 2024
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Okovate taps Fundusol in partnership to expand agrivoltaics adoption

Okovate Sustainable Energy Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with Fundusol LLC aimed at accelerating the nationwide adoption of c...

July 17, 2024
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Strata enters 20-year, 600 MWh battery storage tolling agreement with...

Strata Clean Energy has secured a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS) for its 150 MW / 600 MWh Justice Energy Storag...

July 17, 2024
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SEIA helps launch solar installer registry as part of consumer...

With residential solar installer trust at a low, a tech startup is pitching its solar installer registry and verification platform as one wa...

July 17, 2024
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New campaign to enroll LMI residents in community solar across...

Perch Energy has teamed up with affordable housing investment management firm Nuveen to launch a campaign to offer thousands of low-and...

July 17, 2024
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Aurora Solar acquires instant plan set software provider Lyra

The solar sales and design platform pros at Aurora Solar acquired Lyra this week — a provider of instant plan set packages. Lyra&rsquo...

July 16, 2024
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Generac Power Systems adds level 2 EV charger

Generac Power Systems Inc is now promoting its first electric vehicle (EV) charger. With the United States’ EV market share projected ...

July 15, 2024
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SEIA pushing for new standards for consumer protection

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is releasing two new industry standards for public comment to promote the U.S. solar and stor...

July 15, 2024
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GAF Timberline Solar shingle approved by master-planned community in Colorado

GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar, the world’s first nailable solar shingle, has been approved for installation by the Sterling Ranc...

July 15, 2024
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Aggreko acquires Infiniti Energy from Upper Bay

Aggreko Energy Transition Solutions (ETCS) announced the acquisition of Infiniti Energy, a US-based commercial and industrial (C&I) sola...

July 15, 2024