Powering Chicago has implemented a free solar safety training program for Chicago area fire departments designed to help firefighters safely handle solar panels while on the job. Launched in late 2019 as a pilot program, more than 150 firefighters from 12 suburban departments have successfully completed the training to date. With generous federal and state […]
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Trina Solar Co. Ltd., a global provider of integrated PV modules and smart energy solutions, has created a pilot line for the mass production of the 500 W+ Duomax V and Tallmax V (V series) modules. The 500 W+ V series modules, with a conversion efficiency reaching 21%, boast a power output exceeding over 500 […]
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In a letter delivered to U.S. House and Senate leadership, the clean energy sector has called for the prompt repair and extension of critically important tax incentives to help renewable and clean grid industries surmount the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In their joint letter, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), American Wind Energy […]
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Lightsource BP, a global solar company, has successfully closed on a $250 million financing package for its Impact Solar project, located in Lamar County, Texas, 120 miles northeast of Dallas. The energy generated by the 260 MW project will be traded through a long-term agreement with BP. “This project demonstrates that the competitiveness of solar […]
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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) says 2019 was a record-breaking year for New Jersey’s solar energy program, with the most solar capacity installed in a single year. The most recent report from New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program shows that 447 MW DC of solar capacity commenced commercial operations in the state between […]
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Diversified Communications, an international media company, has acquired Energy Storage North America (ESNA) from producer ESNA EXPO LLC. The investment not only grows Diversified Communications’ portfolio of events for the renewable energy industry but also reinforces its commitment to supporting the new energy economy. In addition to acquiring three of the leading solar+storage industry events […]
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The SunSpec Alliance, in partnership with NABCEP and the U.S. Department of Energy, has mobilized to fill the gap in the distributed energy market. On March 25, 2020, SunSpec will host a webinar that offers an introduction to the training resources and job opportunities that will be made available through the SunSpec Cyberguardians program. SunSpec […]
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NEXTracker, a company that specializes in smart solar trackers, energy storage systems and advanced control software, has been selected by 174 Power Global, an affiliate of Hanwha Group, to supply its smart solar trackers across the company’s 3.4 GW U.S. portfolio. The contract was executed in the second half of 2019, and NEXTracker completed the […]
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Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), a not-for-profit, member-owned power supply cooperative, and EDF Renewables North America are adding to a previously announced partnership to develop a portfolio of distributed solar projects across ODEC member service territories in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. The 15 projects, expected to be in service in 2021, will generate more than […]
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Solaria Corp. says its Solaria PowerXT panels have passed the potential induced degradation (PID) test, exceeding the requirements of IEC Technical Specification 62804-1:2015. Consequently, PowerXT panels are now classified as PID Resistant. “Long-term durability and quality have been a guiding principle in the engineering of our panels, and we’re pleased to have that commitment validated […]
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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is calling on developers to submit proposals to develop 200 MW of renewable energy that can be brought online by the end of 2023. The announcement constitutes a request for proposals (RFP) notice, soliciting proposals in supplying delivered energy, capacity and environmental attributes to TVA. Proposals are due to TVA […]
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Tigo Energy Inc., creator of the smart modular Flex MLPE, has augmented the TS4 Platform with the TS4-A-S add-on. This add-on safety solution brings the solar market’s only module-level power electronic (MLPE) multivendor UL-system-certified solution for rapid shutdown, the company says. Tigo’s safety solution complies with NEC 2014, 2017 and 2020 with more than 100 […]
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