The House of Representatives has passed the H.R.2, the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that is aimed at improving the country’s road and transit. Included in the bill are provisions that aim to curb pollution, support water projects, upgrade bridges and highways – as well as a plethora of other environmentally conscious […]
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Duke Energy Florida (DEF) has filed a proposed new Clean Energy Connection (CEC) Program with the Florida Public Service Commission. The announcement is the latest advancement in Duke Energy’s commitment to solar energy. If approved by the commission, the program will provide Duke Energy Florida customers with about 750 MW of cost-effective solar power – […]
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Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc., an investor in climate change solutions, has formed a partnership with a subsidiary of ENGIE S.A., an independent power producer (IPP) and energy efficiency services provider, that will own a 2.3 GW portfolio of wind and utility-scale solar assets. The partnership combines Hannon Armstrong’s extensive experience in providing long-term […]
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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) have unveiled plans for the installation of up to 16 MW of solar energy on the rooftops of 46 New York City public schools and several New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) sites, including its Wards […]
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Canadian Solar Inc., a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules and provider of solar energy solutions, has launched the Series 5 and Series 6 PV modules. These new modules will join the HiKu, BiHiKu and HiDM portfolios, expanding the range of high-power, high-efficiency monofacial and bifacial solar modules. These new products incorporate Canadian Solar’s proprietary cell […]
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AZZO, a company that specializes in energy management, electrical engineering, power automation and software development, has expanded to bring its systems and technologies to the U.S. market, with the opening of a Fairfield, N.J., office. AZZO focuses on the integration, monitoring, and control of renewable energy systems such as microgrids, utility-scale photovoltaic, wind and battery […]
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New renewable energy is already cheaper than continuing to operate coal plants in much of the world, according to a recently released report by the Rocky Mountain Institute, Carbon Tracker Initiative and Sierra Club. The report, How to Retire Early: Making Accelerated Coal Phase-Out Feasible and Just, lays out specific financial strategies that utilities and […]
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SMA America, a global specialist in photovoltaic system technology, has launched a new Online Service Center to elevate service quality and expedite response. Installers can now access resources that previously required calling a service technician. In the new online service center, customers can track the progress of a service case or inverter exchange, request a rebate, […]
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Generac Power Systems has introduced the PWRzone, a total solar system installation that uses fewer complex components than module-level power electronics (MLPEs). Generac’s PWRzone system solves several problems faced by solar installers using traditional equipment: high failure rates, low efficiency and complex installations. Systems often require multiple connection points and hundreds of complex electrical parts, […]
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Inovateus Solar has commenced construction on the first solar power plant in Logansport, Ind. Inovateus is developing the installation for the Logansport Municipal Utility (LMU). Financed by a power purchase agreement (PPA), the solar installation will reduce LMU’s carbon emissions, help to stabilize energy costs for LMU’s customers and also host a bee and butterfly […]
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Idemitsu Renewables, a U.S.-based renewable energy business of Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., has closed on debt financing for its 50 MWp Central 40 solar project in Stanislaus County, Calif. Debt financing was provided by KeyBank National Association. KeyBanc Capital Markets served as sole arranger of the financing. “This project expands Idemitsu Renewables’ operating business in […]
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Vivint Solar, a full-service residential solar provider, has secured $300 million in new tax equity financing commitments from two repeat investors to support the growth of the company’s residential solar business. With the addition of these two tax equity commitments, Vivint Solar has committed financing capacity for approximately 185 MW. The investment is expected to […]
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