Sunport Power, a solar module manufacturer, has launched the second-generation high-efficiency MWT C series and D series modules.  Using patented metal wrap through (MWT) technology, Sunport’s classic C6-II and full black D6-II modules offer higher power and greater flexibility of application. The second-generation C6-II and D6-II solar panels feature multiple upgrades alongside an increased power […]

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Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, the medium-term future for the global energy storage industry remains bright.  Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Outlook for the Global Energy Storage Industry, 2020, predicts the market to decline, as project delays, including the lack of access to residential and commercial clients, affect the industry. An additional insight, Global Battery […]

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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) says its largest solar array has come online. The Taos, N.M., system will deliver 3 MW of solar energy. Located near the Taos Water Treatment Plant, the array consists of more than 12,000 solar panels and will serve KCEC’s largest substation and member base. The opening of this project helps […]

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The U.S. solar industry will employ 114,000 fewer workers by June, compared to previous forecasts that projected the industry would employ 302,000 Americans over the same time period. With an expected workforce of 188,000 people, this job loss will take the industry back to 2014 levels as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, according to […]

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ArcVera Renewables, a provider of consulting and technical services for renewable energy projects, says it is providing technical, financial and independent engineering services for standalone energy storage or hybrid projects. “Energy storage technology is fast becoming an economic standalone or hybrid solution for renewable energy project developers. With our technical knowledge sitting at the intersection […]

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CS Energy LLC, an integrated energy firm that designs and builds optimized projects in the solar, storage and emerging energy industries, has successfully completed the largest solar project in New Jersey.  Ben Moreell Solar Farm LLC and Department of the Navy executed a lease for approximately 170 acres of underutilized land for the purpose of […]

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General Motors has partnered with TVA to power its Spring Hill manufacturing plant with solar energy. For such a large and complex operation, going carbon-neutral presents a lot of challenges; GM has set 2030 as its neutrality goal. But at its Spring Hill, Tenn., manufacturing facility, the solar solution will commence operation much sooner through […]

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Spruce Finance, a U.S.-based private owner and operator of distributed generation solar residential assets., has bought Clearway Energy’s entire portfolio of residential solar assets. The deal is Spruce’s largest to date and the latest example of the company’s residential solar asset “growth by acquisition” strategy in the U.S. The 53 MW of rooftop solar assets […]

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Enphase Energy Inc., a global energy technology company and supplier of solar microinverters, says Flywheel Development LLC has selected Enphase microinverters as the inverter technology of record for its portfolio of commercial solar projects.  Based in Washington, D.C., Flywheel Development is a sustainable development company active in real estate, sustainable design, solar development and stormwater […]

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Nearly 600,000 U.S. clean energy workers have lost their jobs since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic after 447,208 new workers filed unemployment claims in April – tripling the claims filed in March. That’s according to a new analysis of unemployment data released today by E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), […]

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Charlotte has become the first municipality to execute a renewable power agreement under Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage (GSA) program – further expanding solar energy in North Carolina. The 35 MW solar facility will be constructed in Iredell County. Under a 20-year power purchase agreement, Duke Energy will secure zero-carbon power to partially offset the […]

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GAF Energy, a provider of roof-integrated solar solutions in North America, has launched its “Flex” option for use with the company’s redesigned Decotech 2.0 roof-integrated solar product. Flex maintains the efficiency of standard system sizing while also introducing new configuration choices for homeowners. “Our Flex option is an exciting new way for homeowners to be […]

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