U.S. Rep. Robert Andrews, D-N.J., presented Gloucester Marine Terminal officials with an award letter announcing an $11 million federal tax credit rebate for the recently-completed groundbreaking new rooftop solar power plant project, the largest of its kind in North America. Known as Riverside Renewable Energy LLC, the $42 million projectRead More

Seminole Financial Services LLC announced today the funding of a $2.65 million construction loan to SunStream Somerset Valley LLC — a partnership between SunStream Partners and Clean Focus Corporation — to install solar panel arrays totaling 834.5 kW at three YMCA locations in Somerset County, N.J.   This will be theRead More

The Los Angeles City Council cleared the way for the launch of an innovative rooftop solar-energy program today, approving a measure to allow the Department of Water and Power (DWP) to move forward with the groundbreaking CLEAN LA Solar program.  The CLEAN LA Solar program will allow local property ownersRead More

Arizona’s State Land Department and Arizona Public Service are working in coordination to build the first-ever solar project on Arizona State Trust lands. Nearly 400 acres in Yuma County will soon be home to the 35-megawatt APS Foothills Solar Plant. The cost to APS for a 35-year lease on theRead More

Sandy Hill Camp and Retreat Center recently commissioned a 152-kW solar system for its beautiful 220-acre facilities overlooking the stunning Chesapeake Bay. Dynamic Solar, a fully integrated energy developer, provided design, engineering and construction. For such a magnificent, natural piece of land, going green was an easy decision. Greg and KathyRead More

The inaugural PV America West conference and trade show concluded on March 21 with more than 160 exhibitors showcasing the products and technologies driving the PV solar energy industry in the western region in 2012. Presented by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA),Read More

Silverado Power and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) today announced that SDG&E has signed two new power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Silverado Power subsidiaries Western Antelope Dry Ranch LLC in Lancaster, Calif., and Victor Mesa Linda B LLC in Victorville, Calif., for a total of 15 MW of solar energy.  Read More

Today, the South San Francisco Unified School District and Chevron Energy Solutions activated the largest K-12 solar and energy efficiency program in San Mateo County. The project has provided nearly 100 local green jobs and is expected to reduce the district’s utility costs by $20 million over the next 25 years. The projectRead More

SMA has introduced its Off-Grid Configurator, a customizable solution that helps solar professionals design the ideal off-grid photovoltaic (PV) system. This intuitive software analyzes each design aspect, from sizing the PV array to preparing a final cost analysis, thereby providing the user with comprehensive planning assistance that saves time andRead More

Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company in partnership with the Seattle Mariners announces the installation of a solar panel system comprised of 168 Panasonic HIT Double solar panels at Safeco Field, the Seattle Mariners’ home ballpark. HIT Double solar panels are unique because they absorb and generate electricity from both the topRead More