Runergy has initiated actions at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to cancel two patents by Trina Solar, US9,722,104 and US10,230,009, as unpatentable. Runergy’s challenges come at the heels of Trina Solar’s claim that these two patents relate to Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) solar cell technology. Runergy says it has developed its own […]
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D3Energy has cut the ribbon on what it calls Utah’s first floating solar array, which the company developed at the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant. Operated by Mountain Regional Water, the 600 kW system, developed in collaboration with Ameresco, is expected to offset 90% of the plant’s power. The project utilizes Ciel & Terre’s Hydrelio […]
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Boviet Solar Technology says the renovation of its new manufacturing facility in Greenville, N.C., is on schedule. The first phase of the project began construction in Q3 of this year, focusing on the renovation of an existing facility. This plant is set to produce Gamma Series monofacial and Vega Series bifacial PV modules designed for […]
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Due to supportive policies and favorable economics, the world’s renewable power capacity is expected to surge over the rest of this decade, with global additions on course to roughly equal the current power capacity of China, the European Union, India and the U.S. combined, according to a new IEA report. The Renewables 2024 report, the […]
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SolarTech has celebrated the grand opening of its Arizona location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the San Diego-based solar provider’s expansion to the Phoenix metropolitan area. The company says it has completed 40 solar installations in the Phoenix area and has 50 more projects in the pipeline. “SolarTech is proud of the impact we’ve made […]
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CEP Renewables, NJR Clean Energy Ventures and CS Energy have completed the 19 MW Foul Rift solar project, located in Warren County, N.J. The project was built on a brownfield that had been the home to a composting facility for nearly 30 years. Prior to the facility ceasing its operations, it had a history of […]
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The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) has approved amending a rule to the state’s community solar program, establishing an annual statewide capacity cap of 300 MW, effective November 1. The Community Solar Act originally set an initial statewide capacity cap of 200 MW, proportionally allocated to the three investor-owned utilities operating across the state: […]
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Heliene has closed on a $54 million strategic equity investment from Transition Equity Partners (TEP) in collaboration with a consortium of limited partners, including affiliates of Hamilton Lane. The investment from TEP follows the $170 million in capital that Heliene raised last year from Orion Infrastructure Capital and several of Heliene’s customers. This capital infusion […]
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The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Chaberton Energy‘s 7.65 MW project Bonneville a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, allowing the community solar project in Jarrettsville in Harford County to move forward. The company says this is the first time a community solar project has been recommended under Maryland’s Power Plant Research Program […]
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Ashtrom Renewable Energy has commenced commercial operations at the 306 MW Tierra Bonita solar project, located in Pecos County, Texas. The project was established at a total cost of $435 million, of which the company invested $165 million in equity. “We are thrilled to announce the early commencement of commercial operations for the Tierra Bonita […]
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SolarBank is planning to develop a 13.8 MW ground-mount solar power project known as Grandview, located in Lancaster County, Pa. The project is part of a three-project plan totalling 24.8 MW. In March, the Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 1842, enabling the potential development of community solar projects in the state. The bill is currently […]
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Altus Power has agreed to construct a 1.6 MW solar project at the San Manuel Landing, a 1.1 million square foot Class-A logistics center located in San Bernardino, Calif. Altus originated the project in conjunction with its partner, Trammell Crow Company, which developed the San Manuel Landing with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians […]
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