Energy Materials Corp. (EMC), a global company that specializes in high-speed manufacturing of high-performance solar energy panels, says it has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Corning Inc.  Working together, the companies are focused on bringing low-cost, high-performance perovskite solar photovoltaic panels and products to the energy industry. The JDA focuses both companies’ respective […]

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Comcast, a global media and technology company, says it has completed a 760-panel rooftop solar installation at its multi-purpose facility at 900 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, D.C.  Comcast worked with multi-state solar integrator Maicom LLC to install the array. By installing the solar panels on the existing building, Comcast was able to reduce construction materials […]

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EDF Renewables North America says its Innovation Drive Microgrid system is operational at the company’s San Diego headquarters.  The system comprises a 209 kWp solar carport, 182 kWp solar rooftop, 280 kW (538 kWh) battery storage system and 43 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The solar and battery storage system, managed by EDF Store & […]

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SolarEdge Technologies Inc., a global smart energy company, says CEO Zivi Lando has been appointed to its board of directors.  The appointment comes with the board’s affirmation that Lando, who took over as CEO six months ago upon the death of CEO, chairman and founder Guy Sella, will continue as CEO on a permanent basis. […]

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Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), an independent nonprofit, and the Clinton Foundation say they have released a report, Solar Under Storm II, focusing on best practices for installing climate-resistant rooftop solar in high-wind regions. A sequel to Solar Under Storm, published in 2018, this latest report offers a new analysis of rooftop solar survivability from the […]

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Solar Alliance Energy Inc., an energy solutions provider focused on residential, commercial and industrial solar installations, has signed an agreement with Generac Power Systems Inc., a company that specializes in home backup generators, to participate in the Clean Energy Aligned Contractor Program.  In cooperation with CED Greentech, Solar Alliance is now a preferred installer for […]

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Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative, a consumer-owned, regional cooperative, have executed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Wild Springs Solar Project. Wild Springs is a 128 MW solar energy project located in Pennington County, S.D., approximately 20 miles east of Rapid City. Wild Springs is anticipated to begin […]

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Rio Tinto, a global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing mineral resources, says it has approved a $98 million investment in a new solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a lithium-ion battery energy storage system to help power its entire Pilbara power network. The 34 […]

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Dominion Energy and Facebook say they are continuing their joint effort to increase renewable energy generation by adding a new solar facility in Greensville County, Va., to the list of those that will be dedicated to Facebook. Sadler Solar, a 100 MW facility, has been approved by the Virginia State Corp. Commission and is expected […]

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NextEra Energy Inc. says it has appointed David L. Porges to its board of directors. Porges will serve on the board’s finance and investment committee. “We’re extremely pleased to welcome David to the NextEra Energy board. Dave brings to our board a wealth of knowledge in finance, operations, mergers and acquisitions, along with a proven […]

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KORE Power, a developer of high-density, high-voltage energy storage solutions, says its Mark 1 battery cells have passed the testing and factory audit process required for certification under UN, UL and IEC regulations.  KORE Power’s batteries and storage solutions are suited for use in the solar+storage market, where preserving potential energy is one of the […]

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The Connecticut Green Bank is making it easier for municipalities to access renewable energy and achieve energy savings at their buildings through the Solar Municipal Assistance Program (MAP).  Solar MAP simplifies the process so towns and cities can realize the cost-saving benefits of going solar with fewer challenges and roadblocks. Partnering with CSW Energy, which […]

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