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Sunrun Builds, Operates New York Residential VPP in Partnership with O&R

Sunrun and Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) have activated what the companies call New York’s largest residential power plant, using 300 solar + storage systems.  The Sunrun-managed plant was initiated by O&R and approved as a demonstration project by the New York State Public Service Commission. During the year-round program, Sunrun synchronizes the discharging of […]

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FTC Solar to Supply Projects for Sandhills Energy

FTC Solar has inked a deal to supply Sandhills Energy with 1P Pioneer trackers for 1 GW of projects over three sites. The projects include a 448 MW project in Burt County, Neb., a 320 MW project in Cass County, Neb., and a 225 MW project in Butler County, Neb. “We’re looking forward to supporting […]

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AES Andes Begins Commercial Operation of Andes Solar IV

AES Andes has commenced commercial operation of Andes Solar IV, a solar installation located 230 kilometers east of Antofagasta, in the heart of the Atacama Desert, Chile. The project comprises 211 MW of PV panels and 130 MW of energy storage for five hours based on lithium batteries. The company calls it the largest operational […]

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NJBPU Launches State-Led Dual-Use Agrivoltaics Pilot Program

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has approved rules for and launched the Dual-Use Agrivoltaics Pilot Program, which is slated to incorporate solar panels on designated farmland. “The board’s action today marks a major milestone and further solidifies New Jersey as a national leader in solar development,” says Christine Guhl-Sadovy, NJBPU president. “Dual-use […]

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875 MW Orion Solar Projects Commence Commercial Operation

SB Energy Global’s Orion I, Orion II and Orion III solar projects (Orion Solar Belt), located in Milam County, Texas, have reached commercial operation.  The projects total 875 MW and utilize 1.3 million modules, manufactured by First Solar at its Perrysburg, Ohio, facility. The 22,800 tons of structural steel for the project is sourced from […]

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Republic Business Credit Funds Southern Solar Growth

Texas-based solar panel installation company Southern Solar has sought a long-term funding partnership with Republic Business Credit.  The terms of the $3 million factoring agreement are structured similarly to an asset-based loan, as the company is only being charged on their facility utilization, says Republic. The adjustment is expected to allow company executives to focus […]

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Qcells Sells Southern Wisconsin Solar Project

Qcells has sold the Ursa Solar Project, formerly named Langdon Mills Solar, to We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS) and Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE).  This project is a 200 MW solar PV installation located in Colombia County, Wis.  Qcells is developing the project, as well as self-performing all EPC services. In addition, […]

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Utility Completes West Virginia Solar Site

Mon Power and Potomac Edison have completed their second utility-scale solar site in West Virginia, with 14,000 solar panels producing 5.5 MW at the Rivesville site in Marion County. The new solar facility is situated on 27 acres of company-owned property along Morgan Ridge Road. The site had gone unused since the Rivesville Power Station […]

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Canadian Solar Comments on Trina Solar Patent Infringement Complaint

Canadian Solar has issued a comment concerning the ongoing Trina Solar patent infringement suit.  In it, the company says that Trina Solar has filed a complaint for patent infringement in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware lawsuit against three of Canadian Solar’s U.S. subsidiaries.  The suit alleges that the subsidiaries are directly […]

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Ameresco to Install Thin Film PV Solution for London Stadium

Ameresco has been awarded a contract to implement a thin film PV solution atop the London Stadium.  The £3.5 million contract includes comprehensive O&M services for its 25-year duration, with the installation projected to generate 0.85 million kWh annually.  The company says there are unique challenges posed by the London Stadium’s membrane roof, as energy […]

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CleanCapital Collaborates with EDF Renewables on Community Solar

CleanCapital has added a 6.4 MW solar project, Warrior, to its portfolio, located at WM’s closed Mohawk Valley Sanitary Landfill in Frankfort, N.Y.  The project is set to provide clean energy to low-income subscribers within the Expanded – Solar For All community solar program. This project, acquired last August, marks the latest addition to CleanCapital’s […]

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New Energy Equity Completes Minnesota Public Storage Solar Projects

New Energy Equity has completed 14 Public Storage solar projects across Minnesota, marking a step forward in Public Storage’s commitment to installing solar on 1,300 of its properties through next year. The projects represent a combined installed capacity of 2.28 MW and include a 0.35 MW solar array in commercial operation at Public Storage’s Como […]

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