CubicPV today announced that it has made more than $100 million in new firm commitments in support of its US plant plans and tandem product roadmap. The investment will be divided into two tranches, and the first $33 million will be released immediately. The contribution of the second tranche is linked to specific phases of…
Vaisala has introduced its new product, Automatic Weather Station AWS810 Solar Edition. An IEC-compliant weather station enables the combination of measurements of solar radiation and weather parameters with advanced analytics and digital visualization to optimize solar plant performance and operational efficiency. Rugged by design, the AWS810 Solar Edition is purpose-built to be trusted for the…
The House Ways and Means Committee proposed repealing the Inflation Reduction Act in its Build It America Act (HR 3938). The committee says its goal is to replace the IRA with “comprehensive policies that create jobs and benefit hard-working Americans.” This is the second attempt this year by the Republican-led House of Representatives to repeal…
Morningstar Corporation announced that it is now shipping two new products. The new GenStar MPPT essentially reinvents the solar DC system controller, while the new SureSine series of off-grid industrial inverters match the quality and engineering that Morningstar charge controllers are known for. The recently introduced GenStar DC Solar DC System Controller and SureSine pure…
Duke Energy has agreed to sell its utility renewable energy business to Brookfield Renewable for $2.8 billion. Duke will now focus on its utility business, including investments to improve grid reliability. “As one of the nation’s largest renewable energy operators, Brookfield has the resources to support the continued growth and success of the Commercial Renewable…
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an accredited standards development organization, SEIA can now invite industry stakeholders to develop national standards for materials, products, processes and services for US solar and services. : storage industry. “Strong national standards are the foundation of any successful…
On June 6, Alliant Energy executives and team members were joined by construction partners, community leaders, neighbors and participating landowners to celebrate the start of panel installation at the 50 MW Beaver Dam Solar Project site. The Beaver Dam Solar Project, located just east of Beaver Dam in Dodge County, Wisconsin, is part of Alliant…
S-5!, which manufactures solar attachments for metal roof surfaces, has launched an online training program designed to educate industry members about mounting on metal roofs. Credit: S-5! The first series of S-5-University is a crash course focused on solar mounting and metal roofing. S-5!’s new curriculum was created by husband and wife team Sean and…
Gripple has introduced a new cable management solution, the CableSmart Mini Hanger, specifically designed for wire cable management. The new CableSmart Mini Hanger is part of the Gripple cable management range, which now has solutions for safely managing both wire and homerun cables above ground. Designed for use with Gripple’s quick-tension CableSmart Messenger Kit, the…
Ohio State Representatives James M. Hoopes (R-Napoleon) and Sharon Ray (R-Wadsworth) introduced HB 197 on June 6, which would allow the development of community solar installations as part of a statewide pilot program that would benefit all Ohioans. HB 197 and other solar initiatives are gaining momentum in Ohio, thanks in part to the DeWine…
The US solar industry installed 6.1 GW of solar capacity and had its best first quarter on record, according to the US Solar Market Insight Q2 2023 report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The record quarter was driven in large part by supply chain challenges that slowed and…
Fresno’s DAC Community Solar Project. Construction has begun on the Fresno Disadvantaged Community (DAC) Solar Farm, the largest community solar project in California and the first utility-scale solar farm in the Fresno area. The 10 MW system will directly provide energy cost savings to qualified low-income residents under PG&E’s Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff (DAC-GT) program….
North America’s largest floating solar array is now complete in New Jersey. Owned and operated by NJR Clean Energy Ventures, the 8.9 MW solar project spans the 17-acre Canoe Brook Reservoir in Short Hills, New Jersey. The project will provide approximately 95% of the energy needs of New Jersey American Water’s Canoe Brook water treatment…
LG Electronics has introduced a program for installers working with the LG Electronics Home 8 residential battery system. The LG PRO program provides installers with tools to connect with home and business owners, including co-branded sales materials, images, videos and more. The program also provides access to the best installation experience through the LG |…
Utility-scale energy project installer Strata Clean Energy has completed the installation of an AiON-ESS Energy Series system from LS Energy Solutions for Green Mountain Power in Vermont, the first commercial deployment of the product. The project with Strata and GMP includes a total of 12 AiON-ESS enclosures split between two 4.99-MW/10-MWh projects in Vermont. Each…
Real estate investment and development company Crow Holdings has announced the launch of Crow Holdings Renewables, a new business that aims to apply Crow Holdings’ development expertise and local presence in a number of U.S. solar markets to develop community and utility-scale solar energy and the battery. storage projects across the country. Crow Holdings Renewables…
Hydrogen battery manufacturer EnerVenue has signed a 25 MWh supply order with Florida consulting and EPC firm High Caliber Energy. EnerVenue’s large order of Energy Storage Vessels (ESVs) will be delivered to a High Caliber customer installing a large energy storage project in Florida. The batteries should be delivered by Q4 2024. “When you compare…
PearlX announced its first large-scale solar and storage installation after Antin Infrastructure Partners invested in a majority stake in the company in February. The large-scale installation is for High Desert Villas, a 232-unit senior community in Victorville, California, with more than 700 kW of solar installed on the property’s rooftops and 314 kWh of coupled…
Minnesota’s renewable energy sector will be boosted by the new law. Minnesota governor signs $80 million renewable energy billSt. Paul, Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz signed legislation that includes an $80 million investment in solar and energy conservation incentive programs for the state of Minnesota. The law also expands the state’s Community Solar Garden Program and…
Connecticut Green Bank is pleased to announce updates to its Smart-E loan program, designed to help more homeowners access low-interest financing for energy-saving technologies. The maximum loan amount will increase from the standard maximum of $40,000 to $50,000, and up to $75,000, subject to approval by the lending partner. This increase will allow for the…
The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) has issued $275 million in air quality revenue bonds to finance the Madison Fields Solar Project in Madison County, Ohio. “We are excited to partner with local leaders and the Madison Fields Solar Project to develop this solar facility, which brings additional investment to the community,” said OAQDA…
Department of Energy Assistant Secretary Moreno cuts the ribbon during the grand opening. UC Irvine’s Advanced Energy and Power Program joined the US Department of Energy, KB Home, SunPower, Southern California Edison and Schneider Electric on May 22 to officially open the new microgrid communities located in the Shadow Mountain Master Plan. : Menifee, California….
FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. launched its 1,000th installation just one year after entering the US market. The FranklinWH Certified Installer program underscores the company’s commitment to ensuring that associates can easily and safely install Franklin Home Power (FHP) systems and get them up and running quickly for homeowners. “The residential renewable energy market has experienced…
Phoenix Contact has introduced a new category of power supplies for high-energy systems such as e-mobility infrastructure. Modules can be directly mounted on standard 19-in. cabinet commonly used in EV charging stations. In addition to e-mobility applications, CHARX AC/DC and DC/DC power modules are suitable for off-highway charging, AC microgrids, high voltage DC grids, energy…
Redflow Limited flow batteries have been funded and approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC) for a large-scale solar and storage project that will provide power for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. The 20-MWh system will be one of the largest zinc-based battery projects in the world and will represent Redflow’s largest battery sales…
Goldbeck Solar, a Germany-based solar energy solutions provider, is rebranding its North American EPC division, formerly known as GP JOULE EPC North America. Effective immediately, the division will now operate under the name Goldbeck Solar. Goldbeck Solar Goldbeck Solar is rebranding to increase its presence in North America, according to a press release. The company…
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that it is releasing a new and updated resource pack for consumers to meet the increased demand for solar energy created by the Inflationary Reduction Act (IRA). With IRA incentives in place and energy costs weighing on family budgets, consumers are looking to add solar and storage to…
Suntuity University and Hoymiles have announced an online joint training partnership aimed at ensuring that Hoymiles dealers are well versed in the installation of Hoymiles systems. This is the first training program for Suntuity University and Hoymiles in their joint efforts to promote and advance the use of clean energy. The program offers Hoymiles dealers…
Saatvik, an Indian manufacturer of solar batteries, told A world of solar energy it is exploring options for a 1.5 GW panel manufacturing plant in the US. Saatvik already supports a 1GW plant in Haryana, India, and is also starting a new 1.2GW panel and cell facility in Gujarat, India. The US plant is expected…
The Grand River Conservation Campus at The Nature Conservancy’s Morgan Swamp Preserve is a place where people can enjoy nature through many recreational opportunities, including hiking, paddling, fishing, nature watching, and more. A new 7.4 kW solar panel installation at the Grand River Conservation Campus will help the institution save money, reduce its carbon footprint…