Aardex has launched a new company, Stellera, which will specialize on end-to-end community solar project development with a focus on groups disproportionately impacted by the energy transition. “Aardex has a decades-long track record of successfully developing projects that positively impact communities,” says Caleb Hebel, principal for Aardex and Stellera.  “Stellera is the natural evolution of […]

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GameChange Solar (GCS) has had what the company calls “certain performance enhancement features” of its Genius Trackers validated by research and analysis firm Enertis, which examined the company’s proprietary algorithms for the tracker series.  The company says the report includes models estimating power production from three of its algorithms, as well as presented site analysis […]

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Amshore Renewable Energy has introduced its new Texas Route 66 Solar + Battery Project, available to utility companies and independent power producers. The company secured site control of approximately 1,500 acres for the project, offering potential for dual interconnection in ERCOT or SPP markets.  “Amshore Renewable Energy’s Route 66 project in Texas is a testament […]

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Maxeon Solar Technologies has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas against Canadian Solar, alleging infringement of its patents relating to its tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell technology. The company says the innovations behind the technologies are protected by a global patent portfolio. “Maxeon has a strong heritage in […]

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Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has entered into a PPA with Microsoft for power generated from two 200 MW LRE solar facilities currently under development: Morrow Lake Solar in Frio County, Texas, and Cradle Solar in Brazoria County, Texas.  Both projects will utilize First Solar thin-film PV modules.  “We are honored to collaborate with Microsoft in […]

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Suniva and Heliene have executed a three-year strategic sourcing contract in which Heliene will incorporate Suniva’s U.S.-made solar cells into its domestically produced modules, with market availability slated for later this year.  Heliene says its modules will be the first crystalline PV modules incorporating U.S.-made solar cells.  “Heliene is proud to embark on this historic […]

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SnapNrack and CertainTeed are partnering in an effort to provide more assurance during residential panel installations by offering complimentary warranties with certain product purchase and work. The collaboration says it has introduced a panel and mounting option to market that does not void the asphalt shingle limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Under the partnership, a […]

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Collins Aerospace, Luminace and Common Energy have formed a partnership to support a portfolio of four new community solar projects across Portland, Ore.  The projects, with a total 12 MW capacity, will be owned and operated by Brookfield Renewables’ Luminace unit. Collins’ facility in Wilsonville, Ore., will make up the commercial allocation, while 10% of […]

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Swift Current Energy’s 260 MW Tres Bahias Solar project located on Texas’ Gulf Coast is now powering City of Houston facilities through a PPA with an affiliate of NRG Energy. UnitedHealth Group and Morgan Stanley Renewables are providing the tax equity for the project. ING Capital previously provided construction financing, with Siemens Financial Services and […]

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Consumers Energy and the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center have partnered to develop the company’s first large-scale solar project, the 250 MW Muskegon Solar Energy Center, set to begin construction next month and be fully operational in 2026.  “Consumers Energy has some of the most aggressive clean energy goals in the nation and projects like […]

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $22 million set aside to improve the planning, siting and permitting processes for large-scale renewable energy facilities. Six state-based projects are receiving $10 million through the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program, aimed at developing and expanding statewide initiatives that provide expertise, trainings […]

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New York has set new records for hourly wind and solar generation, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has reported. NYISO says wind power facilities generated 2,176 MW during the 1p.m. hour on March 9 and served 12% of system load. Behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter solar resources generated 3,832 MW during the 12 p.m. hour […]

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