The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is partnering in Colorado to deliver clean energy to rural areas of the state through its Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program.  Selected applications total $81 million in partially forgivable loans from the Inflation Reduction Act, says the department. “Rural communities are the backbone of America, and the Biden-Harris […]

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ComEd says it has interconnected a total of 1 GW of distributed energy resources (DER) capacity to its grid.  The 59,000 DER on the ComEd smart grid includes 1,582 commercial systems, 118 community solar farms, 23 industrial and two utility-scale projects, the company says.  “Achieving the 1 GW milestone for DER reflects progress with the […]

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GAF Energy is set to build a new solar roofing testing facility, as well as launch a round of building-integrated photovoltaic testing, due in part to a U.S. Department of Energy investment. GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar roof features what the company calls the world’s first nailable solar shingle, integrating solar technology into traditional roofing processes […]

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The Department of Defense (DoD) has partnered with Duke Energy to power five military installations in North and South Carolina with carbon-free electricity.  As part of this agreement, DoD will be the exclusive purchaser of all output generated by two new solar facilities in South Carolina.  “This is a significant step forward,” says DoD’s Brendan Owens.  […]

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Nextracker and Unimacts have jointly announced plans for a new factory in the Las Vegas area. This would be the second Nextracker-dedicated manufacturing line that Unimacts has opened in the last year, with their 160,000 square-foot facility in Sloan, Nev., producing steel torque tubes used to hold and rotate PV panels in solar power plants.  […]

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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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Adapture Renewables has executed an energy off-take agreement with a confidential Fortune 50 company for a 67 MW utility-scale solar facility in Hunt County, Texas.  The project, slated to begin commercial operations later this year, is expected to provide the business with clean electricity through a VPPA.  “We’re excited to announce this latest VPPA agreement […]

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SolarPanelRecycling.com has formed a strategic partnership with Texas Green Energy, offering recycling solutions for Texas Green Energy PV panels and decommissioned equipment.  “By committing to this partnership with Texas Green Energy, we’ve created a cost reduction roadmap that aligns with the long-term owner-operator mindset,” says Brett Henderson, CEO of SolarPanelRecycling.com.  “Texas Green Energy gains access […]

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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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Ameresco has completed the U.S. Army’s advanced renewable energy system at its installation at Fort Detrick, Md. The company’s energy asset activation comprises a 6 MW BESS that integrates with an existing 18.6 MW solar energy facility.  “We’re proud to lead initiatives that not only bolster the U.S. Army’s energy security but also align with our […]

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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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