Author: LEED Blogger
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Mississippi community says: ‘Yes, in my backyard’ to solar
Residents in Panola County, Mississippi, are saying yes to solar. Clearloop, a subsidiary of Silicon Ranch, has been working closely with the community to develop a series of large-scale projects that are providing mutual benefits for the company, its customers and the surrounding region. Panola County is a community at the cross-section of the Mississippi……
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What’s the real value of high-efficiency solar panels?
The value of high-efficiency solar panels was studied by Nielson Scientific, NREL, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and ARPA-E. Their findings are summarized in this Solar Builder feature, originally published in 2020. For further insight into high-efficiency solar panel data, and how it should affect your solar installation business, check out our accompanying webinar this week: The……
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Radian Generation acquires utility-scale cybersecurity firm PCS
Renewable energy software provider Radian Generation has acquired Proven Compliance Solutions Inc. (PCS), a consulting firm that assists utilities with NERC Reliability Standards compliance, critical infrastructure protection (CIP) and operations and planning (O&P) across North America. ”We believe compliance and cybersecurity are critical elements to ensuring the resiliency of the grid and the future of renewables,” said……
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Silicon Ranch to develop first utility-scale solar project under expanded TVA program
Nashville-based Silicon Ranch has signed an agreement to develop a 110 MW solar project for Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), the largest electric cooperative in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region and the second largest in the United States. The Copeland Solar Farm will be the first utility-scale solar project under TVA’s Expanded Generation Flexibility Program, which allows……
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Cumberland County approves Hecate Energy’s 150 MW solar facility in Virginia
Hecate Energy has received approval of the siting agreement and conditional use permit application for the planned 150 MW Cumberland Solar Facility in Virginia. “This approval helps realize our common goal to bring substantial economic benefits to Cumberland County and build energy independence for Virginia,” said Preston Schultz, Cumberland Solar Facility’s lead project developer. “We appreciate……