NextEra Energy Inc. says it has appointed David L. Porges to its board of directors. Porges will serve on the board’s finance and investment committee. “We’re extremely pleased to welcome David to the NextEra Energy board. Dave brings to our board a wealth of knowledge in finance, operations, mergers and acquisitions, along with a proven […]
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KORE Power, a developer of high-density, high-voltage energy storage solutions, says its Mark 1 battery cells have passed the testing and factory audit process required for certification under UN, UL and IEC regulations. KORE Power’s batteries and storage solutions are suited for use in the solar+storage market, where preserving potential energy is one of the […]
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The Connecticut Green Bank is making it easier for municipalities to access renewable energy and achieve energy savings at their buildings through the Solar Municipal Assistance Program (MAP). Solar MAP simplifies the process so towns and cities can realize the cost-saving benefits of going solar with fewer challenges and roadblocks. Partnering with CSW Energy, which […]
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Merit SI LLC, a developer of utility-scale and industrial renewable energy projects, and KOMIPO America Inc. say they have executed a joint development agreement to complete the development and construction of the 150 MW Concho Valley Solar project located in Tom Green County, Texas. Concho Valley Solar will deploy Merit SI’s power plant controls platform, […]
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Solar Support, an engineering services company, says it has entered an agreement with SEMIKRON, a manufacturer of power semiconductor components. As a qualified representative of SEMIKRON in the U.S., Solar Support meets the industry’s demand for insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) stack components, a critical semiconductor device used in aging PV inverters. Solar Support also has […]
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Solar Alliance Energy Inc. says it has signed an agreement to build a commercial solar system at Lick Skillet Farm in Tennessee. The project will also include a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant application, which provides significant support for renewable energy projects for agricultural producers. Solar Alliance is proud to be working with Lick […]
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Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) says that construction on its latest renewable energy project, Maple Hill, a 150 MW solar facility in Portage and Summerhill Townships, Penn., could begin as early as the end of 2020. The announced construction of Maple Hill follows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s recent decision to expand the Minimum Offer Price […]
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Panasonic Corp. has achieved the world’s highest energy conversion efficiency of 16.09% for a perovskite solar module – one that utilizes lightweight technology, a glass substrate and a large-area coating method based on inkjet printing. Creation of the module was carried out as part of the project of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development […]
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GE Research, the central technology development arm for the General Electric Co., has been awarded $4.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to help develop and deploy advanced grid-forming photovoltaic (PV) inverter control technologies that can reliably support higher amounts of solar power on the grid. This […]
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Dynamic Energy Solutions LLC has sold two solar+storage projects to Amp Energy, a global renewable energy infrastructure manager, developer and owner. Together, the two ground-mounted projects total 11.2 MW DC and include 10.3 MWh of battery energy storage systems. Construction and commercial operation are expected to occur in 2020. Dynamic Energy will perform the design, […]
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SolarEdge Technologies Inc., a global company specializing in smart energy, says it has entered into a contract to supply smart energy products and solutions – including inverters and power optimizers – for 1 GW of solar projects with Enfindus. The four-year, pan-European agreement is intended for commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop PV systems. Enfindus plans […]
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Sunnova Energy International Inc. has launched a new product that bundles financing for roof replacements with a Sunnova solar or solar+battery storage system under a single loan or finance agreement. The new product will allow customers to work with a single Sunnova dealer who will coordinate both the installation of a new roof and the […]
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