RE2 Robotics, a developer of intelligent mobile robotic manipulation systems, has been awarded $1.9 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to develop a robotic system for the outdoor autonomous manipulation of photovoltaic panels (O-AMPP). The O-AMPP program will enable RE2 to apply its outdoor, autonomous robotic technology, […]
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Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) have introduced the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act – ambitious new climate legislation that ensures the U.S. acts aggressively to tackle the climate […]
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Solar Alliance Energy Inc., an energy solutions provider focused on residential, commercial and industrial solar installations, has completed a 2.4 MW commercial solar project for Bridgestone Americas Inc., a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corp., in South Carolina. This is the largest solar project in the company’s history and was constructed on a confidential basis until it […]
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Nextracker, a Flex company, has been selected by Andrade Gutierrez, a Brazilian EPC firm, and Elera Renováveis to supply 830 MW of its NX Horizon solar tracker technology for Phase I of the Janaúba solar complex located near the city of Janaúba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. When completed, the plant will be the largest of its […]
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Sistine Solar, a venture-backed Boston-based startup founded by MIT alums, says its patented SolarSkin technology is being used in the world’s first custom-branded floating solar array at Universal Orlando. SolarSkin was utilized to display the brand name and iconic peacock logo of the park’s parent company, Comcast. The 250 kW array showcases the theme park’s […]
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Adapture Renewables Inc., a solar project developer, owner and operator, has completed its acquisition of Rippey Solar, an 81 MW solar project in Cooke County, Texas, from Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp. Construction of the project, located 90 miles north of Dallas, began in April 2020, and the project achieved commercial operation in December 2020. […]
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EDF Renewables North America has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for the second tranche of the Space City Solar Project with an affiliate of Enterprise Products Partners for 100 MW AC/132 MW DC. The project’s total capacity is up to 345 MW AC/455 MW DC. Space City Solar, located in Wharton County, Texas, is […]
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SunModo, a provider of racking and mounting solutions for professional installers, has introduced the SMR, its new roof-mounting system. With fast and easy pop-on clamps and L-foot adaptors, professional installers can mount, adjust and secure PV panels with a single tool, notes the company. “We are excited with the early response to SMR as our […]
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Sistine Solar, a venture-backed Boston-based startup founded by MIT alums, says its patented SolarSkin technology is being used in the world’s first custom-branded floating solar array at Universal Orlando. SolarSkin was utilized to display the brand name and iconic peacock logo of the park’s parent company, Comcast. The 250 kW array showcases the theme park’s […]
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APsmart, a global supplier of DC MLPE rapid shutdown devices, has launched its dual-module rapid shutdown device, the RSD-D. A key component of a PVRSE solution to meet NEC photovoltaic rapid shutdown requirements, APsmart notes its RSD-D is capable of serving two PV modules simultaneously, is quick and easy to install, and is cost-effective. The […]
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SMT Energy LLC (SMT), a renewable energy developer focused on community solar and standalone energy storage facilities, and Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC (GSRP) have entered into a strategic partnership to develop renewable energy assets in the U.S. Initially, GSRP is acquiring 55 MW of community solar facilities located in upstate New York from SMT. […]
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Xcel Energy Colorado has unveiled the scope of its upcoming Clean Energy Plan, which will deliver its customers an estimated 85% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030. The plan will result in greater reductions than required by Colorado law and will double renewable energy and battery storage on the Xcel Energy […]
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