New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded long-term contracts for three solar projects to EDF Renewables North America as part of the 2021 solicitation for large-scale renewable energy certificates. Combined, the solar+ torage projects will deliver 1 GW of energy to the state. The projects represent nearly 40% of the total […]

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Duke Energy has completed its first community solar site in Hardee County, Fla., in its drive to make more solar power available for all customers in Florida. The Fort Green Renewable Energy Center is the first of 10 solar sites, totaling 750 MW, that are part of the company’s new Clean Energy Connection community solar […]

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Mitrex, a Toronto-based manufacturer of integrated photovoltaics, has released its latest product, a photovoltaic noise barrier (PVNB) that offers a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) rating of up to 0.7 through ASTM C423 testing, solar power production and enhanced aesthetics for use on roads and highways. In collaboration with Durisol and Silentium Group, Mitrex was able […]

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With the addition of an array at the Portland International Airport (PDX), Tigo Energy Inc., a Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics) supplier, has reached a milestone achievement of 1 GW of dedicated rapid shutdown MLPE devices deployed across solar arrays worldwide. Oregon-based solar design and installation firm Elemental Energy designed and installed the airport […]

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California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station’s 100% renewable energy, front-of-the-meter, multi-customer microgrid is fully operational in California. The new microgrid was developed through a partnership between the County of Humboldt, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E), Schatz Energy Research Center at Cal Poly Humboldt, Schweitzer Engineering Labs, Redwood Coast Energy […]

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Agilitas Energy, a developer, builder, owner and operator of distributed energy storage and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the northeastern U.S., has raised $350 million of equity in a two-tiered investment from funds managed by CarVal Investors L.P. The investment will fund a national footprint build-out of Agilitas Energy’s large pipeline of renewable energy and […]

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Trina Solar has received the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) certificate from TÜV Rheinland for its 210 mm Vertex modules, becoming the first solar company to receive LCA certification for 210 mm modules. LCA follows the methods and requirements of ISO 14040/ISO 14044 to conduct scientific and stringent tests of life-cycle carbon emissions and other indicators […]

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Energywell LLC has launched a community solar business offering customer origination and revenue management services to community solar developers and asset owners in the United States. Through its Shift Community Solar and SolarStreet brands, Energywell will offer community solar products integrated with and alongside its suite of renewable electricity products, which will be available in […]

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Pedro Azagra Blázquez has officially assumed the role of CEO of AVANGRID Inc. He has served as a member of AVANGRID’s board of directors since 2019, and previously served as a member of the board of directors from 2014 to 2018. He also serves as a member of the executive committee of the board of […]

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Luminia and Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the development of an 11.6 MW AC solar plus 32 MWh battery storage project in Sonoma, Calif. Construction of the 75-acre project is expected in the second half of 2023 in southern Sonoma County, tying into a nearby electrical substation. “Deploying […]

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Digihost Technology Inc. has entered into a long-term deal to purchase community solar credits from a nearby community solar farm. The project, located in National Grid territory, is being managed by EnergyMark. The community solar project is 5 MW and will produce roughly 9,500,000 kWh of electricity annually. Digihost’s current East Delavan, N.Y., facility will […]

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President Joe Biden has authorized the use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate domestic production of clean energy technologies, including solar panel parts. With this move, the president has put the full power of federal procurement to work spurring additional domestic solar manufacturing capacity by directing the development of master supply agreements, including […]

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