Nautilus Solar Energy LLC, a nationwide owner-operator of distributed and community solar projects, says it has acquired a 3.5 MW community solar project in Cranston, R.I., from ISM Solar Development LLC, a developer of large commercial and utility-scale solar projects.  This project is unique as it resides on a closed landfill that is a former […]

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Ginlong Technologies, a manufacturer of photovoltaic string inverters, says it is releasing its energy storage inverter to U.S. homeowners.  The Smart Home Solis Solution incorporates single-phase string technology into an intelligent hybrid platform to support maximum self-consumption safely and reliably, notes the company. “Designed for flexibility and performance, our new hybrid storage inverter brings industry-defining […]

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Dominion Energy and Facebook say they are continuing their joint effort to increase renewable energy generation by adding a new solar facility in Greensville County, Va., to the list of those that will be dedicated to Facebook. Sadler Solar, a 100 MW facility, has been approved by the Virginia State Corp. Commission and is expected […]

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NextEra Energy Inc. says it has appointed David L. Porges to its board of directors. Porges will serve on the board’s finance and investment committee. “We’re extremely pleased to welcome David to the NextEra Energy board. Dave brings to our board a wealth of knowledge in finance, operations, mergers and acquisitions, along with a proven […]

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KORE Power, a developer of high-density, high-voltage energy storage solutions, says its Mark 1 battery cells have passed the testing and factory audit process required for certification under UN, UL and IEC regulations.  KORE Power’s batteries and storage solutions are suited for use in the solar+storage market, where preserving potential energy is one of the […]

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The Connecticut Green Bank is making it easier for municipalities to access renewable energy and achieve energy savings at their buildings through the Solar Municipal Assistance Program (MAP).  Solar MAP simplifies the process so towns and cities can realize the cost-saving benefits of going solar with fewer challenges and roadblocks. Partnering with CSW Energy, which […]

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Merit SI LLC, a developer of utility-scale and industrial renewable energy projects, and KOMIPO America Inc. say they have executed a joint development agreement to complete the development and construction of the 150 MW Concho Valley Solar project located in Tom Green County, Texas.  Concho Valley Solar will deploy Merit SI’s power plant controls platform, […]

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Solar Support, an engineering services company, says it has entered an agreement with SEMIKRON, a manufacturer of power semiconductor components.  As a qualified representative of SEMIKRON in the U.S., Solar Support meets the industry’s demand for insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) stack components, a critical semiconductor device used in aging PV inverters.  Solar Support also has […]

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Solar Alliance Energy Inc. says it has signed an agreement to build a commercial solar system at Lick Skillet Farm in Tennessee.  The project will also include a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant application, which provides significant support for renewable energy projects for agricultural producers. Solar Alliance is proud to be working with Lick […]

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Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) says that construction on its latest renewable energy project, Maple Hill, a 150 MW solar facility in Portage and Summerhill Townships, Penn., could begin as early as the end of 2020. The announced construction of Maple Hill follows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s recent decision to expand the Minimum Offer Price […]

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Panasonic Corp. has achieved the world’s highest energy conversion efficiency of 16.09% for a perovskite solar module – one that utilizes lightweight technology, a glass substrate and a large-area coating method based on inkjet printing.  Creation of the module was carried out as part of the project of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development […]

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GE Research, the central technology development arm for the General Electric Co., has been awarded $4.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to help develop and deploy advanced grid-forming photovoltaic (PV) inverter control technologies that can reliably support higher amounts of solar power on the grid.  This […]

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