Author: LEED Blogger
-
PowerMarket to manage 3.7 MW of community solar for LMI households in Kingston, N.Y.
The city of Kingston, New York, has partnered with Mid-Hudson Energy Transition, PowerMarket and Lodestar Energy to deliver clean energy equity and utility savings to the local community. As part of the partnership, PowerMarket will manage subscriber acquisition, billing and customer service for the Kingston Community Solar program. Low-to-moderate income (LMI) and state-designated disadvantaged community……
-
Castillo, RECON join forces on 15 MW community solar portfolio in Illinois
Castillo Engineering and RECON Corp. have teamed up on a 15 MW portfolio of five community solar projects in Illinois. Part of the Illinois Shines or Adjustable Block Program, each of the 3 MW community solar projects will use bifacial solar modules and FLEXRACK by Qcells solar trackers, and will each provide pollinator-friendly habitats. The projects will begin……
-
Report: China to retain 80% of global solar manufacturing capacity until 2026
Despite local manufacturing policies in overseas markets, China’s expansion will dominate the global solar supply chain for the next few years. After investing more than $130 billion USD into the solar industry in 2023, China will hold more than 80% of the world’s polysilicon, wafer, cell and module manufacturing capacity from 2023 to 2026, according……
-
Wallbox nets CEC funding to ramp bidirectional EV charging installs in 2024
The California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Clean Transportation Program provides up to $100 million in annual funding to support the development and deployment of advanced transportation and fuel technologies throughout the state. The REDWDS (Responsive, Easy Charging Products with Dynamic Signals) grant accelerates the development and deployment of easy-to-use charging products, which helps customers manage electric……
-
Electriq launches low-income solar + storage program in New England (3,000 eligible homes in Derby, Conn.)
The City of Derby, Conn., is teaming with Electriq to launch the PoweredUp Derby program. The program will provide Derby homeowners – regardless of socioeconomic status – access to home solar + battery storage solutions to lower electricity costs and provide reliable backup power during power outages. “The new partnership with Electriq Power will help……