SinglePoint Inc. says the company’s solar subsidiary, Direct Solar of America, has signed an agreement with Soligent Distribution LLC. The agreement provides Direct Solar of America the ability to sell, finance and supply contractors with project materials directly. “The effect of this agreement changes the entire dynamics for the company,” says Pablo Diaz, CEO of […]
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Danville Utilities, in partnership with CS Energy LLC, Navisun LLC and TurningPoint Energy, has completed a 14 MW DC utility-scale solar project in Danville, Va. The renewable energy project is the city’s largest solar development to date. The solar project is located in Pittsylvania County and comprises two adjoining sites: Irish Road and Whitmell. The […]
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Worksport Ltd., a manufacturer of tonneau/truck bed covers for light-duty trucks, has engaged Thermal Technology Services Canada to test the company’s TerraVis solar panel technology to increase its efficiency. The tests were launched as Worksport recently made its first public disclosure about TerraVis, the very first solar-powered advanced folding truck bed tonneau cover system to […]
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Solar Alliance Energy Inc., an energy solutions provider focused on residential, commercial and industrial solar installations, has signed an agreement to commence design work on a 4.57 MW ground and roof mount solar project at a 10 MW hyperscale data center in Murphysboro, Ill., owned by Green Data Center Real Estate Inc. The design work […]
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Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals that specializes in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, says its solar tracker sales have expanded into the Northeastern region of the U.S. According to Wood Mackenzie, this year will be the first year the global tracker market’s value will surpass the value of the fixed-tilt market. […]
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NV Energy has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to add new renewable energy projects to its portfolio. This announcement follows the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada’s (PUCN) December 2019 approval of 1,190 MW of new solar energy and 590 MW of battery storage to be built in Nevada and serving customers by Jan. 1, […]
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Alliant Energy has introduced the Clean Energy Blueprint for Iowa, a path for accelerating its transition to cleaner energy for customers. The blueprint outlines the company’s plans to increase the use of renewable resources, including solar power, add more battery storage and build out the connected energy network. The company’s new roadmap also includes plans […]
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Skyline Renewables, a North American renewables company, is financing and managing the construction of a 250 MW solar project in central West Texas. The Galloway I Solar Project, acquired from 8minute Solar Energy, is scheduled for operation by end of 2021. “The Galloway project is an excellent addition to the Skyline portfolio and the latest […]
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With COVID-19 altering the landscape of not only the clean energy industries, but every industry in the world, the solar industry has remained surprisingly robust – especially residential solar. LG Solar, a manufacturer of solar panels, recently commissioned Harris Insights and Analytics, a market research and global consulting firm, to conduct research titled “The Harris […]
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By enabling more transmission across the Eastern U.S., there could be an almost entirely decarbonized electricity sector that employs 6 million more Americans and saves over $100 billion by 2050, according to a study recently released by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG), Grid Strategies and Vibrant Clean Energy LLC (VCE), a company that […]
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American Electric Power’s AEP Energy Partners subsidiary has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Atlanta Farms Solar Project, currently being developed by Savion, for the project’s planned 200 MW output in Pickaway County, Ohio. Construction of Atlanta Farms is scheduled to begin mid-to-late 2021, pending the approval of its permit with the Ohio Power […]
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Soltec, a manufacturer and supplier of single-axis solar trackers, says the bifacial configuration of its new SF8 multi-drive tracker – which is specially designed for larger 72- and 78-cell solar modules – can produce up to 8.6% more power than other trackers. “With the TeamTrack system, Soltec was already capable of producing 6 percent more […]
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