DSD Renewables and General Energy Corporation have partnered to deploy a 1.54 MW portfolio of rooftop solar projects across three park districts in Illinois.  The five installations are set to be located in Elmhurst, Sycamore and Urbana.  “Illinois has a proven history of implementing energy efficiency programs, and these projects will only add to that […]

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Radial Power has acquired four New York State community solar projects, totaling 22.3 MW, from Galehead Development.   Following the closing of each transaction, Radial Power will oversee the final development and construction of the projects, which all qualify for the state’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) program. Galehead developed the projects while working with […]

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GoodWe Technologies has launched its LVSMT-US inverter to meet the needs of small C&I installations.  The company says the inverter can be set during commissioning to a range of sizes and voltage outputs. The product uses the same string inverter technology as the company’s SMT-US series for medium- to large-scale C&I installations. It adds that […]

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Pivot Energy has signed a five-year framework agreement with Microsoft to develop 500 MW of solar energy projects across the U.S. between 2025 and 2029.  The agreement is expected to enable Pivot’s development of 150 domestic solar projects in 100 communities across 20 states, including Colorado, Maryland, Illinois, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Microsoft will purchase […]

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The Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) has made a conditional commitment for a  $1.45 billion loan guarantee to Qcells.  The loan guarantee will support the company’s solar supply chain facility in Cartersville, Ga., which is slated to produce ingots, wafers, cells and finished solar panels. Once fully operational, the facility is expected to […]

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Enphase Energy has launched its new North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors for the company’s line of IQ EV Chargers.  The company launched its IQ EV Chargers last year with a J1772 connector. The new chargers are expected to increase vehicle compatibility while maintaining functionality.  “We’re excited to introduce NACS connectors to our IQ EV […]

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RNWBL and SOLARCYCLE have partnered on recycling solar panels under RNWBL’s operations.  RNWBL, an O&M provider for wind, solar and battery storage projects, also decommissions aged solar assets across North America. This year, the company expects to recycle 200,000 modules. “RNWBL is excited to partner with SOLARCYCLE to enhance our comprehensive turn-key solutions for project […]

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Bridge Renewable Energy, Solaris Energy and WATTMORE have closed on 1.8 MW of solar and storage projects across multiple facilities on the Rincon Reservation in San Diego County, Calif.  Solaris Energy and WATTMORE co-developed the project and used combined incentives from the Inflation Recovery Act, with the intention of maximizing the economics and impact for […]

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SolarMax Technology has signed a non-binding MOU for its first major U.S. commercial solar installation, a 4.27 MW project located in Las Vegas that will also include a 2 MW energy storage system and 10 EV charging stations.  “This project represents the beginning of an exciting new chapter for SolarMax,” says David Hsu, CEO of […]

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Summit Ridge Energy and HASI have closed a $309 million back-leveraged term loan on a portfolio of 80 operating community solar projects.  The 216 MW portfolio, built by Summit Ridge, includes ground-mount and rooftop community solar projects throughout Illinois and Maryland.  “We’re thrilled to partner with Bank of America, Nomura Securities International, Prudential Private Capital […]

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NorthStar Clean Energy has opened Newport Solar, a 180 MW project designed to source renewable electricity for General Motors’ operations in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) territory. The single-axis photovoltaic project is located in Arkansas. “NorthStar is committed to helping our customers reach their sustainability and business goals and the Newport Solar project demonstrates […]

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Standard Chartered has closed on a six-year, $235 million non-recourse senior secured term green loan facility to fund the development, construction and operation of a 1.35 million square foot PV manufacturing plant in Wilmer, Texas, for Trinasolar. Standard Chartered was the sole lead structuring bank and bookrunner for the financing and acted as green loan […]

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