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Solaria Power X Complete Solar, Solaria merger is official
Chris Crowell
November 7, 2022
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Inovateus Solar to build Cincinnati Zoo solar project
November 4, 2022
Mounting Guide erthos
Notable solar developers trying out pile-less Earth Mount Solar system
November 4, 2022
News Midway USA Rooftop Solar Array
Check out one of Missouri’s largest rooftop solar arrays, installed by EnergyLink
November 3, 2022
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Ohio non-profits debut solar installer Code of Ethics to prevent bad actors
November 3, 2022
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Sneak peek at LONGi Hi-MO 6 solar module series

This week, the world’s top solar manufacturer by volume, LONGi, unveiled the next step in its product line: Hi-MO 6. This is LONGi&rsq...

November 2, 2022
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Puerto Rico transforming its grid with 17-MW virtual power plant...

Sunrun is connecting a 17 MW virtual power plant (VPP) in Puerto Rico to help rebuild and transform the island’s energy system. This V...

November 2, 2022
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Runergy’s Hyperion solar modules available in U.S. market via Inxeption

Runergy is a solar PV name you may not be familiar with, but it is a PV cell supplier for big brands such as JA Solar, GCL, TaleSun, Canadia...

November 2, 2022
News Tennessee
First of four Silicon Ranch, TVA solar projects breaks ground...

Independent power producer Silicon Ranch broke ground on a new solar facility at auto part maker DENSO’s Maryville, Tenn., location. T...

November 2, 2022
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This pilot project will connect more energy storage in New...

This Urban Electric battery cabinet was deployed in New York State earlier this year. The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NY...

November 2, 2022
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Change is in order: Inaccurate preliminary solar designs cost more...

Pictured here is EagleView’s TrueDesign software, which provides install-ready designs for solar installers at the contracting stage. ...

November 2, 2022
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All-electric microgrid community concept coming via KB Home, SunPower, Schneider

The all-electric home revolution is going to take collaboration among big-time partners. One such collaboration was announced this week, inv...

November 2, 2022
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What’s the most economic use of battery storage on the...

Chart provided by Enverus Intelligence Research. What’s the most economic energy storage asset size and operating strategy for the gri...

November 1, 2022
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The Pitch | How Tigo Pure Signal helps avoid cross...

Earlier this year, Tigo Energy enhanced its module-level power electronics with Pure Signal technology, which they say affords solar install...

November 1, 2022
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ENGIE acquires 6-GW solar, storage portfolio from Belltown Power

An ENGIE Solar Project in Texas ENGIE North America acquired a 6 GW portfolio of solar, paired and stand-alone battery storage development p...

October 31, 2022
News Linea Energy solar financing
WEC Energy makes first solar investment, acquiring piece of Maple...

WEC Energy Group agreed to acquire an 80% ownership interest in the Maple Flats Solar Energy Center located in Clay County, Ill. The center ...

October 31, 2022
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IDTechEx: Is CdTe’s share of the solar market ready to...

Thin film photovoltaics (PV) currently comprises a relatively small proportion of the total photovoltaics market yet offers extensive opport...

October 31, 2022
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dcbel adds LG batteries to complete its home energy solution

dcbel r16 home energy station pictured alongside an LG Energy Solution RESU Prime stationary battery (CNW Group/dcbel Inc.) Smart home energ...

October 31, 2022
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IBEW shows commitment to solar industry with PV + battery...

Nexamp and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 celebrated the completion of a solar and energy storage proj...

October 31, 2022
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First Solar building thin-film solar R&D facility in Ohio

First Solar announced plans last week for a $270 million investment in a dedicated research and development (R&D) innovation center in P...

October 31, 2022