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Solis Inverters Receive Rapid Shutdown Certification
Ginlong Tech., a manufacturer of photovoltaic string inverters, has released its portfolio of SunSpec-certified residential, hybrid and commercial inverters to the U.S. market.
Upon successful...
The Johnson Corner Solar Project Enters Commercial Operation
Sunflower Electric Power Corp. and Lightsource BP say the Johnson Corner Solar Project has entered commercial operation.
The $37 million project, which was financed and...
Standard Solar Completes Brownfield Solar Project
Standard Solar Inc., a company specializing in the development and financing of solar electric systems, has completed a 3.2 MW brownfield solar project in...
Geronimo Energy, Cargill Execute VPPA
Geronimo Energy, a North American renewable energy development company, and Cargill have executed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for the Prairie Wolf Solar...
Philadelphia Reopens Solarize Philly Program
The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) has reopened Solarize Philly, a program to help all Philadelphians go solar.
Solarize Philly is the nation's largest program of...
SEPTA, Lightsource Sign Solar Contract
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), a transit agency that serves the greater Philadelphia region, and Lightsource BP, a developer of utility-scale solar energy...
Solar Adds More New Capacity than Natural Gas
Solar, wind and hydropower have provided 85.7% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity added during the first two months of 2020 - notably more...
First Solar Signs Solar+Storage PPAs
First Solar Inc. has signed two 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with community choice aggregators Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) and Silicon Valley Clean...
CALSSA Unveils Professional Development Webinar Series
The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) has unveiled the first lineup of its Professional Development Series webinars. The five webinars in the inaugural...
Mass. DOER Adds 1,600 MW to SMART
Vote Solar and community-based solar advocates have commended the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) for the new regulations put in place by the...
Duke Energy, Colorado Springs Utilities Begin Operation on Palmer Solar Project
Duke Energy Renewables and Colorado Springs Utilities have started operations on a new solar energy generating facility, the Palmer Solar project.
Containing more than 220,000...
Administrative Law Judge Rules No Patent Infringement by REC Group
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) has issued an Initial Determination (Order No. 40) finding that REC Group’s accused solar...
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall Despite Growing Economy
Since 2005, national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have fallen by 10%, and power sector emissions have fallen by 27% - even as our economy...
Conway, Lightsource Partner to Develop Solar Project
The Conway Corp. board of directors has approved a 20-year purchase power agreement (PPA) with Lightsource BP. The agreement is for the development of...
ENGIE North America Adds Solar to Renewables Portfolio
ENGIE North America, an independent power producer and energy efficiency services provider, has signed a major tax equity financing for its renewables portfolio.
The portfolio...
NJBPU to Close State’s SREC Registration Program
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has directed its staff to close the state’s Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) Registration Program, effective...
OMG Roofing Products Unveils the PGU-7
OMG Roofing Products has introduced PowerGrip Universal 7 (PGU-7), a rooftop attachment anchor for mounting solar racking systems.
PGU-7 units are designed to reduce or...
OutBack Power, Tigo Partner on Rapid Shutdown Solution
Tigo Energy Inc. and OutBack Power have announced the compatibility of their respective Fire Safety solution and FLEXmax charge controllers for rapid shutdown.
The tested...
New Collaborative Helps States Reach Clean Energy Goals
The nonprofit Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) has launched the 100% Clean Energy Collaborative, a new initiative to provide critical information-sharing and knowledge-transfer among...
VesBox Releases Automated Project Due Diligence Tool
London-based renewable energy software company VesBox has debuted an automation tool that measures the financial bankability of solar projects, as well as identifies all...