Agilitas Energy has expanded its financial trading capabilities to include the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) electricity market, in addition to its trading activities in the ISO-New England and ERCOT markets. “The expansion of our energy trading business was a natural and necessary next step in our national build-out,” says Agilitas Energy’s Barrett Bilotta.  “Building […]

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Captona and Scale Microgrids have closed on and funded a portfolio of community solar and microgrid assets in New York and California.  The investment furthers Captona’s preferred equity strategy and enables Scale to optimize the value of their investment tax credits, the companies say.  “Captona is thrilled to complete yet another investment through our rapidly […]

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GameChange Solar has delivered its Genius Tracker single-axis tracking system, designed to withstand 158 mph wind speeds, to a high-wind project in Florida.  The company collaborated with engineering firm CPP to address the challenges of aeroelastic stability and wind pressure. It also partnered with test labs like RETC for comprehensive mechanical load testing.  “We are […]

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SolarEdge Technologies has released its SolarEdge ONE for C&I, a software-based energy optimization platform for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar applications. The platform is meant to serve as a single ecosystem for controlling and managing the site’s energy assets, including PV, storage and EV chargers, as well as building assets such as HVAC or lighting.  […]

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Captona and Scale Microgrids have closed on and funded a portfolio of community solar and microgrid assets in New York and California.  The investment furthers Captona’s preferred equity strategy and enables Scale to optimize the value of their investment tax credits, the companies say.  “Captona is thrilled to complete yet another investment through our rapidly […]

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Silfab Solar has earned a “top performer” rating for its Elite model solar panel under the 2024  Kiwa PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) testing. “For more than 40 years, Silfab Solar’s legacy has been one of sustained power performance, superior durability and incredible reliability,” says Paolo Maccario, Silfab president and CEO.   “Rigorous independent testing reaffirms what […]

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Ameresco says Kūpono solar and battery storage facility, located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex, is now operational and supporting Hawaiian Electric’s grid on O‘ahu. The project contains a 42 MW solar array and four-hour 42 MW BESS, and is set on 131 acres of Navy land under a long-term lease.  “Ameresco is […]

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Silfab Solar has earned a “top performer” rating for its Elite model solar panel under the 2024  Kiwa PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) testing, the company announced. “For more than 40 years, Silfab Solar’s legacy has been one of sustained power performance, superior durability and incredible reliability,” says Paolo Maccario, Silfab president and CEO.   “Rigorous independent […]

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AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County, Md., have broken ground on an integrated microgrid infrastructure project featuring electric bus charging and on-site green hydrogen production powered by solar and BESS. The microgrid’s construction is expected to be completed next year, when the system will begin sending renewable energy back to the grid and have the ability to […]

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GoodLeap has closed on its GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust 2024-1, a securitization sponsored by Goldman Sachs Lending Partners.  The securitization is backed by a $311.6 million principal balance of residential solar loans originated on the comapny’s platform. Joint bookrunners included Goldman Sachs, ATLAS SP Securities, BofA Securities and Citigroup Global Markets. GoodLeap works with […]

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Maxeon Solar Technologies has published results it says confirms the resilience of its Maxeon Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) panels against damaging hotspots.  The company shared the results of its internal research in a white paper and R&D study on hotspots, featuring its IBC panels, including its Maxeon 7 line, alongside a series of competing technologies […]

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Canadian Solar has entered into an agreement with homebuilder D.R. Horton to offer its solar and energy storage products across California communities. Under the agreement, the company will provide a home energy battery back-up solution, including both its solar panels and residential energy storage system, EP Cube.  “We are thrilled to collaborate with D.R. Horton […]

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