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    nexamp and heliene Nexamp secures 1.5 GW U.S. solar module supply from Heliene
    Chris Crowell
    September 5, 2023
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    Projects Nextracker NX Horizon XTR web
    Nextracker unveils next-gen tech suite to address hail, terrain and atmospheric conditions
    September 5, 2023
    Projects USDA agrivoltaic demo projects
    USDA officials help launch agrivoltaic demo projects at Minnesota State Fair
    September 1, 2023
    News Trina-Solar-TUV-certificate
    Trina Solar Vertex modules pass TÜV Rheinland offshore condition tests
    September 1, 2023
    Projects Dynamic Energy DSD community solar
    Dynamic Energy, DSD energize Connecticut’s first community solar project on industrial rooftop  
    September 1, 2023
    News RE-Showcase-p-32
    RE+ 2023 Showcase: Everything to see at the tradeshow in...

    Vegas, here we come. RE+ 2023 promises to be the biggest one yet (at least if my inbox of announcements and invites is any indication). Unsu...

    August 31, 2023
    Projects Origis Escalante solar project
    Origis begins construction on 200 MW Escalante Solar at former...

    Origis Energy has kicked off construction on the Escalante Solar project near Grants, New Mexico. The 200 MW project is at the sit...

    August 31, 2023
    O&M FTC Solar SUNOPS software
    FTC unveils tracker-agnostic software to enhance solar plant performance

    A new, first-of-its-kind software is providing a holistic view of solar plant performance by monitoring and analyzing all operating asset da...

    August 31, 2023
    Projects summit ridge rooftop community solar maryland
    Summit Ridge, Black Bear complete 17 MW rooftop community solar...

    Summit Ridge Energy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today in Rosedale, Maryland, to celebrate the commissioning of six rooftop community sola...

    August 30, 2023
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    IREC issues model rules to speed up clean energy interconnection

    The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has updated its model rules to facilitate the safe, efficient and reliable interconnection of...

    August 29, 2023
    News enphase-microinverters
    Enphase now shipping IQ microinverters from third U.S. factory

    Enphase Energy has been quickly ramping up a U.S.-based contract manufacturing footprint this year. The rollout started in July, from a faci...

    August 29, 2023
    + Storage flexgen-office
    FlexGen Power Systems opens 24/7 remote operations center in North...

    FlexGen Power Systems opened a new Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Durham, N.C. The ROC allows FlexGen to monitor and manage energy storag...

    August 29, 2023
    News Bila-Solar
    Bila Solar to manufacture glass-less solar panels in Indiana

    Bila Solar is the latest Asia-based solar module manufacturer setting up shop in the United States. The 1 GW-scale manufacturing plant is pl...

    August 29, 2023
    News 2nd-life-batteries
    Reusable batteries foster equity in energy storage

    Energy storage is booming for those who can afford it, but the upfront cost can be daunting for low- and middle-income (LMI) households and ...

    August 29, 2023
    Mounting Guide pro-floating
    US Floating Solar to utilize Profloating mounting, anchoring systems

    US Floating Solar has joined with Profloating as its exclusive North American Agent. Profloating’s mounting, mooring, and anchoring so...

    August 28, 2023
    Products The-first-wafers-rolled-of-the-production-line-in-Trina-Solar-Vietnam-factory
    Trina Solar sets up 210mm silicon wafer production in Vietnam

    The first wafers rolled of the production line in Trina Solar Vietnam factory. Solar wafer source matters in today’s U.S. solar market...

    August 28, 2023
    News Wallbox Quasar2 V2H
    Kia to offer bidirectional charging via Wallbox

    Wallbox Quasar2 V2H Electric vehicle charging tech provider Wallbox is now working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia&r...

    August 28, 2023
    News alphaseal-photo
    Basics of butyl for rooftop solar installers

    Rooftop solar mounting techniques have evolved a lot over the decades. Yesterday’s best practices have a habit of becoming today&rsquo...

    August 28, 2023
    Projects ENGIE_logo
    ENGIE acquires Houston energy storage business Broad Reach Power for...

    French multinational utility company ENGIE has agreed to acquire the battery storage business of Houston-based Broad Reach Po...

    August 25, 2023
    Projects Avangrid Camino solar
    Avangrid to first PV project in California with 57 MW...

    Avangrid plans to build the 57 MWdc / 44 MWac Camino Solar project, its first solar project in California, where the company currently opera...

    August 25, 2023