Generac Power Systems has introduced the PWRzone, a total solar system installation that uses fewer complex components than module-level power electronics (MLPEs). Generac’s PWRzone system solves several problems faced by solar installers using traditional equipment: high failure rates, low efficiency and complex installations. Systems often require multiple connection points and hundreds of complex electrical parts, […]

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Avista has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking renewable energy project developers that are capable of constructing, owning and operating up to 120 average MW (aMW) AC, whether through one or multiple proposals with a minimum net annual output of 20 aMW AC.  Avista’s intent is to secure the output from renewable generation resources, […]

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Inovateus Solar has commenced construction on the first solar power plant in Logansport, Ind. Inovateus is developing the installation for the Logansport Municipal Utility (LMU). Financed by a power purchase agreement (PPA), the solar installation will reduce LMU’s carbon emissions, help to stabilize energy costs for LMU’s customers and also host a bee and butterfly […]

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Idemitsu Renewables, a U.S.-based renewable energy business of Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., has closed on debt financing for its 50 MWp Central 40 solar project in Stanislaus County, Calif. Debt financing was provided by KeyBank National Association. KeyBanc Capital Markets served as sole arranger of the financing. “This project expands Idemitsu Renewables’ operating business in […]

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Vivint Solar, a full-service residential solar provider, has secured $300 million in new tax equity financing commitments from two repeat investors to support the growth of the company’s residential solar business.  With the addition of these two tax equity commitments, Vivint Solar has committed financing capacity for approximately 185 MW. The investment is expected to […]

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AutoGrid, a company that provides flexible management software for the energy industry, has entered a partnership with Sunrun Inc. to provide AutoGrid Flex Virtual Power Plant (VPP) software to help manage Sunrun’s growing fleet of residential batteries across the U.S. Under the partnership, Sunrun will use features of the AutoGrid Flex platform to help manage […]

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House Democrats have revealed a green tax package that offers tax incentives to the renewable energy industry, for electric vehicles (EVs) and for other environmentally conscious companies, according to recent reporting from The Hill. “This bill uses our tax code to expand the deployment of renewable energy by extending and expanding the federal tax incentives […]

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Generac Power Systems has introduced the PWRzone, a total solar system installation that uses fewer complex components than module-level power electronics (MLPEs). Generac’s PWRzone system solves several problems faced by solar installers using traditional equipment: high failure rates, low efficiency and complex installations. Systems often require multiple connection points and hundreds of complex electrical parts, […]

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Sunpro Solar, a solar installation company, has been selected by Unirac as a Certified Platinum Installer. Certified partners have the full backing of Unirac, a company that specializes in mounting and racking.  The platinum-tier certification in this industry-first program is designed to differentiate top installers while bringing significant benefits to homeowners. “It’s clear from solar […]

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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) says $994,685 in funding has been awarded to Solcast to conduct its Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration project. Solcast aims to enhance existing weather forecast services by developing a proof of concept demonstration of a forecasting tool that will track and predict renewable output in real-time. Solcast’s forecasting tool will […]

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As of March, local governments have signed 335 deals to procure a total of 8.28 GW of renewable energy over the last five years – more than the total energy generation capacity of Alaska, Hawaii, Rhode Island and Vermont combined.  This data was compiled by the Local Government Renewables Action Tracker, a new resource launched […]

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The Tennessee Valley Authority says an environmental assessment determined a Finding of No Significant Impact that will green-light most local power companies (LPCs) across the Tennessee Valley to locally generate a portion of its own load to meet customer needs.  “TVA’s integrated resource strategy continues to bring greener power to the region while maintaining low […]

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