Category: Green & Clean
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Q&A: Impacts of $7 billion Solar for All Funding | Jeff Cramer, CCSA
In April, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant program. The funding will support the deployment of robust solar developments to serve low-income and disadvantaged communities. Among the 60 selections awarded funding were states, territories, tribal governments, municipalities and nonprofits……
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K2 Systems debuts 4 Wire Dragon Clip
Rooftop mounting and racking supplier K2 Systems added a new solar PV wire management product, the K2 4 Wire Dragon Clip, to “eliminate the need for zip ties or various cable clips” in both railed and rail-less systems. The K2 4 Wire Dragon Clip is made of stainless steel and attaches directly to the PV……
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Paired Power debuts solar microgrid charging for EV fleets
The electric vehicle (EV) charging innovators at Paired Power are scaling up their product line to address issues concerning EV fleet charging. PairFleet is a customizable microgrid charger that accommodates EV fleets of various sizes and speeds up the installation of new EV chargers. “We found that many of our customers required larger scale charging……
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Farmers showing increased interest in solar investment
U.S. farmers reported an increased interest in leasing land for solar energy production, according to the monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index. Furthermore, views on farmland value also saw a boost because of clean energy production on agricultural sites. This month’s Ag Economy Barometer survey was conducted May 13-17. The index showed that interest……
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Community solar developers look to AI to manage subscribers, advance equity
by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network An ongoing billing snafu in ComEd territory in northern Illinois has some solar companies bracing for turbulence. When the problem is remedied, community solar subscribers will see a backlog of credits on their utility bills, but also accumulated charges for participating in the project. It’s the kind of surprise……