Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a novel machine learning approach to quickly enhance the resolution of wind velocity data by 50 times and solar irradiance data by 25 times – an enhancement that has never been achieved before with climate data. The researchers took an […]
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Unirac, a North American manufacturer of solar photovoltaic mounting systems, has successfully completed the acquisition of Ecolibrium Solar, a solar racking manufacturer headquartered in Athens, Ohio. The acquisition represents a significant expansion of Unirac’s product portfolio, adding Ecolibrium’s commercial flat roof, residential rail-less and metal roof products to its product line. Ecolibrium’s suite of products […]
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Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has selected Sensus, a Xylem brand, as its provider for grid monitoring technologies. Sensus’ remote telemetry module (RTM II), a wireless communication processing tool, was initially deployed to monitor grid conditions and protect against outages. Central Hudson has expanded this solution to include capabilities for distribution automation (DA) to […]
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Sunrun, a provider of residential solar, battery storage and energy services, and Vivint Solar, a full-service residential solar provider, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Sunrun will acquire Vivint Solar in an all-stock transaction, pursuant to which each share of Vivint Solar common stock will be exchanged for 0.55 shares of Sunrun common […]
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Renewvia Energy Corp., a global solar developer, has launched its U.S. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Division. This new division will provide customers across the U.S. with customized maintenance plans to optimize solar system uptime and improve overall performance, ultimately maximizing return on investment. The company also announced that SteelFab Inc., a supplier of fabricated structural […]
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8minute Solar Energy, a company that specializes in solar+storage solutions, and Duke Energy Renewables say the 280 MW Holstein solar project in Nolan County, Texas, has begun commercial operation. Holstein is 8minute’s first solar project to come online in Texas, marking a significant milestone as the company expands its operational footprint outside of California. “We […]
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Solar Steel, a division of Gonvarri Industries, has agreed to supply 11 new projects in Colombia with its RackSmarT fixed solar structure, extending the company’s installed capacity in the country by 31 MW. The projects are currently under construction and are located in the departments of Antioquia, Risaralda, Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Tolima, Córdoba, Cundinamarca […]
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The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in the construction of fewer new wind farms, solar panels and other facilities to produce renewable energy, according to a recently published article by ResearchAndMarkets.com, a global source for international market research reports and market data. This decline is due to a slowdown in construction activity, supply chain disruptions and […]
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The House of Representatives has passed the H.R.2, the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that is aimed at improving the country’s road and transit. Included in the bill are provisions that aim to curb pollution, support water projects, upgrade bridges and highways – as well as a plethora of other environmentally conscious […]
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Duke Energy Florida (DEF) has filed a proposed new Clean Energy Connection (CEC) Program with the Florida Public Service Commission. The announcement is the latest advancement in Duke Energy’s commitment to solar energy. If approved by the commission, the program will provide Duke Energy Florida customers with about 750 MW of cost-effective solar power – […]
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Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc., an investor in climate change solutions, has formed a partnership with a subsidiary of ENGIE S.A., an independent power producer (IPP) and energy efficiency services provider, that will own a 2.3 GW portfolio of wind and utility-scale solar assets. The partnership combines Hannon Armstrong’s extensive experience in providing long-term […]
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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) have unveiled plans for the installation of up to 16 MW of solar energy on the rooftops of 46 New York City public schools and several New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) sites, including its Wards […]
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