Ontario Minister of Energy Todd Smith has directed the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to proceed with procuring up to 2,500 MW of new energy storage and other non-emitting resources to meet the province’s rapidly growing energy system needs. “Energy storage will help to enable more effective integration of the province’s generation resources while enhancing […]
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SimpliPhi Power, now part of Briggs and Stratton, has released the SimpliPHI ESS, which is composed of a 6 kW inverter, 4.9 kWh batteries, and the EnergyTrak gateway and mobile app. All components use closed-loop communications to allow for quick commissioning, remote monitoring and firmware upgrades, and better performance. The system specifications and installation guidelines […]
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Mass Megawatts has improved an additional 20% with a redesign of its patent pending solar tracker to maximize the albedo or solar reflection effect of receiving electric power output from the backside of solar panels that can accept solar rays from both sides of the solar panel. The cost-saving improvement is possible since the solar […]
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a long-term evaluation of the cybersecurity considerations associated with distributed energy resources (DER), such as distributed solar, storage and other clean energy technologies, and the potential risks to the electric grid over the next 10 years. The study finds that while a cyberattack on today’s DER systems […]
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Allied Solar, a new joint venture between Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI) and SolarGen, is developing a 40 MW utility-scale solar park on approximately 200 acres of privately owned land in Alexandria, Minn. The proposed project will provide energy to power at least 7,600 homes within the Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO) territory. GSI is a […]
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Unirac Inc., a designer and manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting solutions for the residential and commercial/industrial (C&I) markets, has received a majority recapitalization investment led by Greenbelt Capital Partners. Investors in the transaction included Greenbelt Capital Partners Unirac L.P. and Trilantic Energy Partners II (North America) L.P. and its parallel fund. The existing sponsor, […]
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Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has started construction on its Oak Trail Solar facility near Moyock, N.C. LRE will sell the 100 MW of renewable energy generated at Oak Trail Solar to Verizon Communications under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA). “Verizon is committed to protecting our planet by supporting the production of renewable energy and […]
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Duke Energy has filed proposals with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina to create new renewable energy programs for customers and expand an existing program in order to give South Carolina customers the option to supplement their power usage with 100% renewable power. “Many of our largest customers prioritize renewable power sources and are […]
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Cummins Inc. has installed its second largest solar array, located at Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP) in North Carolina. The 3.62 MW solar farm, which sits on 14 acres, produces power directly sent to the mid-range diesel and natural gas engine plant, reducing its commercial energy needs. The solar installation will produce around 5.6 million […]
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Renu Energy Solutions, a locally owned and operated solar installer based in North Carolina and South Carolina, has partnered with Tesla to bring Tesla Solar Roof tiles to the Carolinas. As the first certified Tesla Solar Roof installer in North Carolina, the Renu Energy Solutions team is now offering residential customers its innovative tiles made […]
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The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved the Entergy Arkansas Driver Solar Project, a new 250 MW AC renewable energy plant developed by Lightsource bp, which will be located on approximately 2,100 acres near Osceola in Mississippi County. Driver Solar will be the utility’s largest solar facility, capable of generating enough energy to power more […]
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TC Energy Corp. is beginning pre-construction activities for the 81 MW Saddlebrook Solar Project, located near Aldersyde, Alberta – its first Canadian solar power development. The initial construction includes installing solar panels on TC Energy property in the local industrial park. “This is the first utility-scale solar project to be fully developed and delivered by […]
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