Researchers at the University of Ottawa say they have devised a method to optimize the effectiveness of solar panels, which includes incorporating artificial ground reflectors. To study how reflective ground covers affect solar energy output, the university’s SUNLAB collaborated with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colo. Research found that placing reflective surfaces […]
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Toyota Boshoku America, Sol Systems and Onyx Renewable Partners are set to collaborate on a 5,650 kW solar energy project meant to power operations at the Toyota Boshoku Illinois (TBIL) plant in Lawrenceville, Ill. Scheduled for completion later this year, the project is slated to sit on approximately 17 acres near the TBIL facility. It […]
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The American Clean Power Association (ACP) reported that the U.S. utility-scale solar, wind and storage sectors added a combined 5,585 MW of new capacity in the first quarter of 2024, marking an increase of 28% compared to installations in the same period a year ago. The association’s “Clean Power Quarterly Market Report Q1 2024” also […]
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RES has been selected by Repsol to provide O&M services at Repsol’s 637 MW Frye Solar facility in Kress, Texas. The company will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, remote monitoring, reporting and vegetation maintenance. “By teaming with RES on this comprehensive O&M agreement, Repsol Renewables North America will ensure the highest levels of safety, reliability […]
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Cypress Creek Renewables has completed construction and reached commercial operation of its 208 MW solar and 80 MWh co-located storage hybrid facility, Zier, in Brackettville, Texas. “Clean reliable power is critical to supporting the remarkable continuing growth happening in Texas,” says Sarah Slusser, CEO of Cypress Creek Renewables. “We are incredibly proud to be bringing online […]
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GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company, has opened the doors to its new 450,000 sq. foot Timberline Solar manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas. “Today is a great day for the future of solar and the future of Georgetown,” says Martin DeBono, president of GAF Energy. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating the opening of our manufacturing […]
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QuickBOLT’s Butyl Bottom Deck Mount has received Notice of Acceptance (NOA) approval from Miami-Dade County. This approval means the mount has met and surpassed the testing requirements mandated by the county for building products and materials, particularly in hurricane zones, says the company. The product is designed to be a simple method of installing deck-mount […]
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RP is partnering with Huaxing Cable USA to provide Huaxing’s line of solar cable and wire products to the U.S. market. The company will be the exclusive U.S. distributor supplying Huaxing’s cable and wire solutions to utility-scale solar projects. These solutions include a line of UL-certified conductors, PV wire, MV cable and concentric cable. “Our […]
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Stäubli North America has announced expanding manufacturing and assembly operations in its South Carolina and California plants. “We plan to steadily increase our made-in-America products at these manufacturing facilities,” says Stäubli North America’s Brian Mills. “Increasing our already established solar connector manufacturing footprint in the U.S. puts Stäubli in a strong position to support the […]
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Captona and UBS Asset Management’s Real Estate & Private Markets business have closed on a portfolio investment of four utility-scale BESS projects in Texas. Previously acquired by UBS Asset Management, the projects total 728 MW. Ranging from 100 MW to 300 MW in nameplate capacity apiece, they are slated to come online this year. “Captona […]
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MN8 Energy has ordered 170 MW of Series 6 Plus bifacial modules and 287 MW of Series 7 modules from First Solar, for use in projects across the northeastern and southern U.S. MN8 previously transacted with First Solar in their acquisition of the 123 MW American Kings Solar project in California. “We are pleased to […]
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Sunrun has enrolled nearly 1,800 customers, including 2,000 batteries, in its PowerOn Puerto Rico virtual power plant program, which has been supplying energy from solar-plus-storage systems to the island’s grid since last fall. The company is the largest participant in Puerto Rico’s Battery Emergency Demand Response Program. When the island’s electric utility provider, LUMA, foresees […]
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