By Billy Ludt Sunpin Solar, a California-based solar developer, and Direct Energy Business, an energy and energy-related services providers, announced a renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) for the full output of the recently completed ColGreen North Shore Power Plant. The renewable energy PPA covers the full 96.75-MWdc/74.8-MWac capacity of the solar project and will…
By Billy Ludt Energy Impact Partners (EIP), an utility-backed energy investment firm, announced that it has provided up to $20 million in financing facilities to Palmetto Clean Technology, a solar and platform technology and fulfillment company focused on the distribution and democratization of clean energy products. “We are continually focused on reinventing the clean technology…
By Kelsey Misbrener A new report documents the devastating climate impacts if 12 new frack gas projects in New Jersey move forward with one completed in 2018, in stark contrast to Governor Murphy’s stated commitment and legal requirements to combat global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The report, “FIGHTING Climate Change in NJ: The…
By Kelsey Misbrener Shell* has agreed to acquire 100% of sonnen, a leader in smart energy storage systems and innovative energy services for households. This follows an investment by Shell in May 2018 and means that, post regulatory approval and completion, sonnen will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell. “sonnen is one of the…
By Kelsey Misbrener Ameren Missouri announced this week the largest infrastructure upgrade plan in the company’s history. The Smart Energy Plan includes more than 2,000 electric projects over the next five years that will modernize the energy grid and enhance how customers receive and consume electricity for generations to come, all while keeping electric rates…
By Kelsey Misbrener At a hearing today of the NYS Senate Majority and Environmental Conservation Committee on the Climate and Community Protections Act, leading renewable energy organizations Vote Solar, SEIA, NYSEIA and Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY) testified about the need for New York to quickly expand its investment in solar power…
By Kelly Pickerel Panasonic Solar Group announced its cross-country expansion of the Panasonic Residential Solar Installer program with the addition of 10 Premium installers located across Panasonic’s three main regions. Over the past six months, Panasonic has promoted more than 16 installers across the country to premium status, enabling more homeowners access to the Panasonic…
By SPW By Emily Padilla, community development manager, Sullivan Solar Power There is one date on the calendar that never fails to bring a complexity of emotions. For some it is feelings of anxiety over finding the perfect gift to show the love of your life how much you care. For others it is feelings…
By Billy Ludt Solar developer Nexamp completed a 2.6-MW community solar project in Seneca, New York, its latest in the state, of which 1 MW will be used to provide no-cost solar subscriptions in New York State Electric and Gas Corporation’s (NYSEG) utility territory. Nexamp Seneca was one of nine projects awarded contracts last December…
By Kelsey Misbrener Tigo Energy announced the new UL certification of its TS4 Platform Rapid Shutdown Systems (RSS) with SolaX Power, a leader in the development, production and distribution of solar inverters and battery storage. The eight SolaX inverters listed below were successfully certified with Tigo’s RSS solutions: TS4-F (Fire Safety), TS4-O (Optimization), and TS4-L…
By Kelsey Misbrener Encore Renewable Energy announced the commissioning of a 198-kW solar array on the roof of the UVM Medical Center on Holly Court in Williston, Vermont. The project began generating solar electricity in December 2018. UVM Medical Center will receive net metering credits at a discount, along with a steady stream of lease…
By Kelsey Misbrener Comcast announced the completion of a 1,170-panel carport solar installation that will help power its regional call center at 35 Resnik Road in Plymouth. The system will generate enough onsite clean energy to offset more than 95% of the facility’s annual energy consumption. Comcast worked with solar energy company, SunPower, to install…
By Kelly Pickerel The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), the major trade association representing all segments of the plastic pipe industry, has just published an important user document for handling high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit. Available free on PPI’s website, TN-58 “HDPE Conduit & Duct Handling Guide” provides information about the safe handling of reels and coils…
By Billy Ludt San Gabriel Valley Water and Power (SGVWP) has outlined the Tres Hermanos Sustainability Project at the Tres Hermanos Ranch in Diamond Bar, California. The solar-plus-storage installation will generate up to 200 MW of power on approximately one-third of the 2,450-acre property. Included in that space will be one of California’s largest energy…
By Kelly Pickerel Suntuity AirWorks, a subsidiary of solar provider Suntuity Inc., has launched a new U.S. dealership. The AirWorks dealer program will enable established solar vendors to add drone inspection of residential and commercial PV installations. Services, including the Solar Health Checkup using specialized thermography drones, are designed to rapidly diagnose PV defects without…