By Billy Ludt Duke Energy Renewables announced that nine solar projects developed with SolAmerica Energy totaling 14.1 megawatts have begun commercial operations across central Georgia under Georgia Power’s Renewable Energy Development Initiative. “We’re excited to complete these projects and look forward to developing even more clean, renewable energy projects in Georgia in the future,” said…
By Kelsey Misbrener Johnson Controls announced a partnership with Capital Dynamics to increase the amount of capital available for customers in North America working on solar or battery storage projects. The agreement will grant easier access to funding for Johnson Controls customers using a Power Purchase Agreement for projects of varying sizes, starting at $1…
By Billy Ludt TurningPoint Energy and ForeFront Power announced that three Maryland-based community solar projects representing 6.57 MWdc are beginning construction, and are expected to be completed by the end of 2019. These projects were awarded to and developed by TurningPoint Energy as part of Maryland’s Community Solar Pilot Program, which is focused on providing…
By Kelsey Misbrener Standard Solar has completed a seven-site solar project for Flushing Community School District in Flushing, Michigan. In a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership, Standard Solar designed, built, financed and will operate and maintain solar arrays at all seven schools within the Flushing Community School District. The renewable energy generated by the 956.8 kilowatts of…
By Kelly Pickerel A new report from Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group finds that the United States has increased its solar power generation 40-fold and upped its electric production from wind by more than 270% in the last decade. The study also highlights advances in energy savings, the increased use of…
By Reggie Hall Discover how energy storage makes solar more resilient, flexible, and valuable. Energy storage helps developers and EPCs capture more value from incentives, participate in energy markets, manage risk, and bring new solutions to customers. Download the guide from STEM to learn more… The post The Ultimate Guide to Solar + Storage appeared…
By Kelsey Misbrener EnergyHub announced a collaboration with Oracle Utilities to help energy providers intelligently incorporate distributed energy resources (DERs) into their customer engagement and distribution network operations. The two companies are teaming to supercharge enrollment in bring-your-own-device (BYOD) programs, create a connected utility experience for customers, and enable utility distribution operators to integrate DERs…
By Kelly Pickerel Next year’s first major solar-plus-storage trade show on the calendar announced a new partnership with NABCEP to increase attendee numbers. Eligible PV professionals will be able to attend the Intersolar North America expo hall for free at the San Diego Convention Center from February 4-6, 2020, and can register for NABCEP-approved continuing…
By Billy Ludt The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester has transitioned to solar energy. ReVision Energy installed 408 solar panels this summer on three rooftops, at the Union Street Clubhouse (81.3 kW) in Manchester, New Hampshire, and the Pool House and Stebbins Family Hall buildings at Camp Foster in Bedford (49.3 kW). Collectively, the…
By Kelly Pickerel Energetic Insurance has entered the solar industry, announcing the first solar PV project that uses its EneRate Credit Cover policy. The insurance policy backstops payment default risk on commercial solar projects, which enables project developers to obtain affordable financing by providing confidence and certainty in project cash flows. The 800-kW carport project…
By Kelly Pickerel PV safety label provider Graphic Products will showcase its line of DuraLabel industrial label and sign printers and supplies at Solar Power International 2019, booth 4814. “Each year, more homes and companies are flicking the switch to solar and other renewable energies. Solar and renewable energy manufacturers and contractors need comprehensive solutions…
By Billy Ludt Renewables and storage project investor C2 Energy Capital announced the successful completion and operation anniversary of the largest community solar project in southeastern Massachusetts. The PV plant is fully subscribed and is part of regional utility Middleborough Gas and Electric Department’s (MGED) Community Shared Solar Program. “Our team embeds its high-quality control…
By Kelsey Misbrener Energy Storage Solutions (E22) and Alencon Systems have partnered to offer a unique, turnkey DC-coupled solar-plus-storage solution. The integrated solution offered by E22 is called the DC POWER OPTIMISER. The DC POWER OPTIMISER consists of a DC-to-DC bidirectional converter, Alencon’s Bi-Directional Optimizer for Storage Systems — the BOSS, connected to a battery,…
By Kelly Pickerel Tesla announced through a series of tweets by CEO Elon Musk that it has “relaunched” its Tesla Solar business by offering cookie-cutter solar systems to rent. Musk said renters can save $500 a year in utility bills and can cancel the contract at any time. Rentals will be offered in Arizona, California,…
By Sponsored Content Up until now, the lifeblood of the solar industry has been traditional photovoltaic solar panel systems, as they are a well-proven technology that saves homeowners a lot of money. However, the hassle and expenses associated with rooftop panel installations sometimes drives people away from adopting solar energy. This has led to new…