The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), an institution that conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity, says it will receive a $2 million contract from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to explore how information about solar energy spreads among consumers.  DOE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) selected EPRI […]

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The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) has approved moving forward on NV Energy’s Greenlink Nevada transmission and renewable energy initiative. NV Energy says Greenlink Nevada will transform Nevada’s clean energy landscape by tapping into resource-rich renewable energy zones throughout western and northern Nevada, helping accelerate the responsible development of clean energy on public lands, […]

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EDP Renewables North America LLC and Northern Indiana Public Service Co. LLC (NIPSCO) have executed a build and transfer agreement (BTA) for an Indiana solar energy project. The BTA will allow for the construction of the 200 MW Indiana Crossroads Solar Park in White County, which is anticipated to become operational in 2022. NIPSCO will […]

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GameChange Solar, a manufacturer of solar racking systems, has partnered with Workrise, a provider of workforce management solutions, to support free, hands-on training for students interested in joining the growing renewable energy industry.  The free, two-day training course will be offered by Lone Star College, with classes taking place both online and in-person. Students will […]

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Ameresco Inc., a clean technology integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has achieved commercial operation at its solar energy site in Tiverton, R.I., and mechanical completion at its site in Cumberland, R.I.  Installed on a former cornfield, Ameresco’s Tiverton solar energy site comprises over 12,000 modules with an electricity generation capacity of 4.95 […]

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GameChange Solar, a manufacturer of solar racking systems, has partnered with Workrise, a provider of workforce management solutions, to support free, hands-on training for students interested in joining the growing renewable energy industry.  The free, two-day training course will be offered by Lone Star College with classes taking place both online and in-person. Students will […]

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The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has scheduled a virtual public hearing in response to requests by Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) and Duke Energy Progress (DEP) for approval of the proposed Solar Choice net metering riders and rate schedules. The proposed plan could be the next generation of net energy metering for the […]

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Soltec, a company that specializes in integrated photovoltaic (PV) solutions, has launched Solarfighter, a service designed for PV distributed generation projects of up to 12 MW. Solarfighter was created to be the first complete kit comprising all equipment required to build a PV tracking plant. The kit includes solar trackers, modules adapted to specific project […]

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The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC) has adopted new rules to require 5% of the District’s standard offer service (SOS) program to come from a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to help meet its climate change commitments and renewable energy goals.  The commission anticipates that energy from the PPA will begin […]

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Schletter Group, an international solar manufacturer, says it is launching a completely redeveloped pitched roof system – the ProLine. Schletter says the ProLine system is lighter, more load-bearing and easier to install than its predecessor, thanks to its new profile geometries and connecting elements. The new product line is available in Europe and will be […]

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Nautilus Solar Energy LLC, a long-term owner and operator of community solar projects throughout North America, says it is investing $100 million to bring community solar to Maine, providing thousands of residents an affordable renewable energy choice.  “As a solar industry veteran and a long-time resident of York, Maine, I am thrilled that community solar […]

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SMA America, a company that specializes in photovoltaic system technology, says it is now a national equipment supplier for GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer. The partnership will build on the organizations’ mutual goals to extend access to clean energy technologies in communities across the U.S. SMA will do in-kind equipment donations as […]

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