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uncertain forecast Community solar projections increase, but much hinges on new and improved state programs
Chris Crowell
August 8, 2022
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Standard Solar developing four carports, seven rooftop arrays for Maryland county
August 3, 2022
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Tigo Energy tool spots powerline ‘crosstalk’ issues in both new and installed PV systems
August 3, 2022
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Department of Energy launches $20 million initiative to boost CdTe solar cell development
August 2, 2022
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Sungage Financial, Bodhi partner to upgrade solar installer customer experience
August 2, 2022
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Lion Energy’s LionESS is the newest entrant in the energy...

Lion Energy officially launched LionESS last week, with the goal of storing any type of renewable power generated (solar, wind, hydro and th...

August 1, 2022
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Solar FlexRack fixed-tilt systems installed in Central American market for...

Solar FlexRack supplied its fixed tilt mounting systems to the Central American market for the first time as part of the Zacapa Solar projec...

August 1, 2022
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Siemens EV chargers to connect via meter socket (not electric...

ConnectDER is supplying Siemens with a proprietary plug-in adapter for electric vehicle chargers. The new device will enable EV chargers to ...

August 1, 2022
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PVpallet’s reusable solar module shipping product now available via BayWa...

BayWa r.e. Partners with PVpallet to Distribute Reusable Solar Module Shipping Solution In big news for PV project sustainability, BayWa r.e...

August 1, 2022
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CalChoice sets up DER fixed rate energy purchase program via...

California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice), a California joint powers authority (JPA), is going to establish fixed rates for the purchas...

August 1, 2022
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Black & Veatch Bankability Report now available for Mechatron Solar’s...

Black & Veatch recently completed a Bankability Report for Mechatron Solar, providing risk analysis of the patented 90-panel M18KD dual-...

August 1, 2022
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Sunnova’s solar + battery storage system available in Home Depots...

Sunnova Energy’s SunSafe solar + battery storage service will now be available in all of The Home Depot stores across Puerto Rico. Sun...

August 1, 2022
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How valuable is load management as part of a home...

Electricity use in the United States is projected to grow continuously in the coming decades, increasing by nearly 30 percent by 2050. In 20...

August 1, 2022
+ Storage Scott Solar facility
RES retrofits dc battery systems to capture clipped PV production...

These battery energy storage enclosures are operational at Scott Solar facility in Powhatan Count Dominion Energy Virginia installed its lar...

July 28, 2022
+ Storage Solar Wolf Texas expansion
PXiSE storage controller meets Texas’ fast frequency response market criteria...

Texas’ grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), has established a Fast Frequency Response (FFR) market to ens...

July 28, 2022
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Solar O&M provider NovaSource debuts DC Availability Guarantee

Solar operations and maintenance provider (O&M) NovaSource is looking to fill a verification gap in PV systems maintenance by providing ...

July 28, 2022
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New York approves siting of largest solar project it has...

The New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) approved Hecate Energy‘s siting application for a 500-MW Cider Solar Farm....

July 28, 2022
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Investors are ready for mid-market C&I solar – is solar...

The middle market of solar – that non-residential, non-utility scale, pure commercial solar project that’s about 200 kW to 1 MW ...

July 28, 2022
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Sunstone Credit loans now available for businesses shopping for solar...

EnergySage added solar loan finance platform Sunstone Credit to its solar marketplace, making it easier for businesses, including nonprofits...

July 27, 2022
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Renu Energy installs solar array at UNC Asheville

Renu Energy Solutions, a locally owned and operated solar installer in North Carolina and South Carolina, announced the completion of a new ...

July 27, 2022