GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and provider of solar roofing in North America, is building a new 450,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas, to meet growing demand for the Timberline Solar roof. “The response from both consumers and roofers to our Timberline Solar roof has been tremendous and we’re thrilled to be expanding capacity […]
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BayWa r.e., a renewable energy developer, services and systems provider, is expanding its executive team following the acquisition of Beacon Solar, the former solar distribution division of roofing distributor Beacon, to continue expanding its U.S. distribution network. BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC has promoted Jodi White to CEO. White brings 20 years of experience in […]
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Following a competitive solicitation, the Southwest Public Power Agency Inc. (SPPA) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a BrightNight joint venture (JV) for the delivery of 300 MW of solar energy and 600 MWh of battery storage power. This is the largest renewable power purchase in SPPA’s operational history and will supply 21 […]
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PV mounting systems company Polar Racking has acquired Axsus Solar, Magna Closures Inc.’s solar division. With this acquisition, Polar adds the Axsus Sol-X, a single-axis tracker, to their product line. With its tracking capabilities, the Sol-X offers a solution with a simple design that includes fewer components, a quick installation process and less ground preparation […]
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Whetstone Power and Rosemawr Sustainable Infrastructure Management, the sustainable infrastructure arm of Rosemawr Management, have acquired a 30 MW AC operating solar power generation facility located in Alamosa, Colo. The output of the facility is currently fully contracted to Public Service Company of Colorado, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy. Whetstone Power Operations, a wholly owned […]
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New Jersey has surpassed 4 GW of installed solar power, enough to provide electricity to over 500,000 New Jersey households annually, reports the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). There are now more than 157,000 solar installations statewide, and it is estimated that solar capacity in the state will double in the next four […]
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The Puerto Rico subsidiary of Convergent Energy + Power, a provider of energy storage solutions in North America, has entered into a power purchase and operating agreement with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) for a 100 MW solar generation project paired with a 55 MW battery to be located in Coamo, Puerto Rico, […]
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Whetstone Power and Rosemawr Sustainable Infrastructure Management, the sustainable infrastructure arm of Rosemawr Management, has acquired a 30 MW AC operating solar power generation facility located in Alamosa, Colo. The output of the facility is currently fully contracted to Public Service Company of Colorado, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy. Whetstone Power Operations, a wholly owned […]
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A group of leading organizations from across Missouri is joining Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corp., to bring more clean energy to the state. These organizations are committing to clean energy by choosing to purchase up to 100% of their total energy use from renewable generation sources. To meet these organizations’ renewable energy goals, […]
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New Jersey has surpassed 4 GW of installed solar power, enough to provide electricity to over 500,000 New Jersey households annually, reports the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). There are now more than 157,000 solar installations statewide, and it is estimated that solar capacity in the state will double in the next four […]
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is releasing $18.4 million through the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) for seven national laboratory projects with the goal of getting more clean energy technologies to the marketplace. The selected national laboratories will address barriers, gaps and root causes of commercialization challenges for emerging clean energy technologies. “Accelerating how quickly […]
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The Mississippi Public Service Commission, in a bipartisan, vote has approved amendments to the former Net Metering and Interconnection Rules, now referred to as the Net Renewable Generation Rules. The newly adopted rules include policies that look to increase solar adoption across the board, enhancing grid reliability and economic development, in addition to improving access […]
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