Solaria Corp. says its Solaria PowerXT panels have passed the potential induced degradation (PID) test, exceeding the requirements of IEC Technical Specification 62804-1:2015. Consequently, PowerXT panels are now classified as PID Resistant. “Long-term durability and quality have been a guiding principle in the engineering of our panels, and we’re pleased to have that commitment validated […]
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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is calling on developers to submit proposals to develop 200 MW of renewable energy that can be brought online by the end of 2023. The announcement constitutes a request for proposals (RFP) notice, soliciting proposals in supplying delivered energy, capacity and environmental attributes to TVA. Proposals are due to TVA […]
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Tigo Energy Inc., creator of the smart modular Flex MLPE, has augmented the TS4 Platform with the TS4-A-S add-on. This add-on safety solution brings the solar market’s only module-level power electronic (MLPE) multivendor UL-system-certified solution for rapid shutdown, the company says. Tigo’s safety solution complies with NEC 2014, 2017 and 2020 with more than 100 […]
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According to Wood Mackenzie’s recent U.S. PV market study, more than 6 GW of photovoltaic projects will be installed throughout 2020. Soltec, a global manufacturer and supplier of solar tracker equipment, is aiming to be involved with nearly 600 MW of that total. Colin Caufield, Soltec’s vice president of sales for the U.S., recently talked […]
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Solar-Log, an energy monitoring and management company, and Kitu Systems Inc. say they are collaborating to offer solar plant monitoring, control and communication solutions that meet the new California’s Rule 21 mandate. Starting on March 22nd, under California’s Rule 21 mandate, all smart inverters deployed with solar and energy storage installations in California are required […]
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has unveiled the details of the awards for 21 large-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects across upstate New York, totaling 1,278 MW of new renewable capacity. These projects, which New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and other state and local agencies will ensure are sited and developed responsibly, […]
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SunPower has been selected to deliver close to 11 MW DC of solar power in New England as a result of the region’s 14th Forward Capacity Auction (FCA 14). The auction is held annually to ensure that the six states in ISO New England’s service territory have enough resources to meet future electricity needs. By […]
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Osaka Gas USA (OGUSA), a subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co. Ltd., has agreed to invest in SolAmerica Energy, a U.S. distributed solar energy project developer and EPC provider. This joint venture marks OGUSA’s first investment in the U.S. renewable energy space and will expand OGUSA’s power portfolio in North America. SolAmerica Energy will use OGUSA’s […]
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Hannah Solar Government Services (HSGS) has completed the construction of approximately 4 MW of solar energy systems for NASA at the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The systems include a 4 MW single-axis tracker solar photovoltaic (PV) system and a 262 kW solar PV parking canopy. “NASA is a leader among federal agencies in setting […]
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Canadian Solar Inc., a global solar company, says its subsidiary – Canadian Solar Australia – has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon. The solar power will be supplied from Canadian Solar’s 146 MWp/110 MW AC Gunnedah solar farm, which will reach commercial operation by 2021. The solar farm will utilize the company’s BiKu […]
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Sungrow, an inverter solution supplier for renewables, says the 200 MW utility-scale Wright Solar project, utilizing Sungrow SG2500U-MV turnkey inverter solutions, has been operational since early this year in California’s Central Valley. The project is California’s largest solar installation built exclusively for a community choice aggregation (CCA) agency. The Central Valley is home to many […]
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South Carolina’s 2019 Energy Freedom Act breathed a new hope for distributed solar in a state that recently maxed-out its net metering cap. And the stars appeared to be the limit for utility-scale, now emboldened by a legislative preference for more capacity. In this saga, however, the state’s utility commission strikes back. In rulings that […]
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