In just one year, Dominion Energy Virginia has quadrupled the amount of solar and wind generation in its 15-year, long-term integrated resource plan (IRP). The increase is driven, in part, by Governor Ralph Northam’s executive order on climate change and the Virginia Clean Economy Act. The expansion of renewable energy development will give Virginians significant […]
The post Dominion Quadruples Renewable Energy Generation in New IRP appeared first on Solar Industry.
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) has received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for an agreement to partner with Dane County on a 9 MW solar array near the Dane County Regional Airport. The solar array will generate enough carbon-free electricity to provide Dane County with about 40% of the energy used by […]
The post Dane County Regional Airport Solar Project Receives Regulatory Approval appeared first on Solar Industry.
Solar Plus Development Inc. and Avondale Solar LLC have entered into an agreement with J-POWER USA Development Co. Ltd. to jointly develop a 350 MW AC solar PV project in Wharton County, Texas, that they have been developing via their equally owned joint venture company, AP Solar Holdings LLC. Red-Tailed Hawk Solar is expected to […]
The post Solar Plus, Avondale Partner to Develop Solar Project with J-POWER appeared first on Solar Industry.
Solar Plus Development Inc. and Avondale Solar LLC have entered into an agreement with J-POWER USA Development Co. Ltd. to jointly develop a 350 MW AC solar PV project in Wharton County, Texas, that they have been developing via their equally owned joint venture company, AP Solar Holdings LLC. Red-Tailed Hawk Solar is expected to […]
The post Solar Plus Development, Avondale Partner to Develop Solar Project with J-POWER USA appeared first on Solar Industry.
Invenergy, a privately held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, says the 160 MW Southern Oak Solar Energy Center, located in Mitchell County, Ga., has begun commercial operations. Construction began in 2018, and the project employed over 400 workers at its peak. In its first 10 years of operation alone, Southern Oak will […]
The post The Southern Oak Solar Energy Center Achieves Commerical Operations appeared first on Solar Industry.
The Covid-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system in more than seven decades, with the drop in demand this year set to dwarf the impact of the 2008 financial crisis and result in a record annual decline in carbon emissions of almost 8%. A new report released by the International Energy […]
The post Global Energy Demand Plunges due to COVID-19 appeared first on Solar Industry.
City Water and Light (CWL) and TurningPoint Energy (TPE) have partnered to develop a solar power system totaling 13.25 MW in Jonesboro, Ark. The system marks the first solar power project for CWL. The project will be developed and constructed as a turnkey solution by TPE, a clean energy development company that works with utilities […]
The post City Water and Light to Develop Arkansas Solar Energy System appeared first on Solar Industry.
Solar PV and onshore wind are now the cheapest sources of new-build generation for at least two-thirds of the global population. Those two-thirds live in locations that comprise 71% of gross domestic product and 85% of energy generation. Battery storage is now the cheapest new-build technology for peaking purposes (up to two hours of discharge […]
The post Falling LCOE of Solar Puts Existing Coal, Gas at Risk appeared first on Solar Industry.
Duke Energy has released a pair of data-driven reports outlining the company’s recent accomplishments and path to advance its critical environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The company’s Sustainability Report details the company’s performance in four key areas – customers, growth, operations and employees. Duke Energy’s 2020 Climate Report discusses how the company is addressing […]
The post Duke Energy Progresses Toward Climate, Sustainability Goals appeared first on Solar Industry.
Renewable Guard Insurance Brokers LLC, an independent renewable energy insurance brokerage firm, has entered a partnership with Hailsure Underwriting Managers LLC to deliver a new parametric hail insurance program to renewable energy developers. Hailsure develops solutions that incorporate parametric insurance across a range of different markets. Parametric insurance is a type of policy where coverage […]
The post Renewable Guard, Hailsure Partner on Hail Insurance Coverage appeared first on Solar Industry.
Ginlong Tech., a company that specializes in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, has released the latest addition to its 5 Generation (5G) portfolio. The new Solis 110 kW brings a more efficient inverter solution to commercial rooftop applications, resulting in stronger system returns and lower LCOE, the company says. “Solis is making full use of its […]
The post Solis Debuts Inverter for C&I Installations appeared first on Solar Industry.
Renewable Guard Insurance Brokers LLC, an independent renewable energy insurance brokerage firm, has entered a new partnership with Hailsure Underwriting Managers LLC to deliver a new parametric hail insurance program to renewable energy developers. Hailsure develops solutions that incorporate parametric insurance across a range of different markets. Parametric insurance is a type of policy where […]
The post Renewable Guard, Hailsure Partner on New Parametric Hail Insurance Coverage appeared first on Solar Industry.