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Category: Solar Power & Energy

  • Xcel Energy, SunPower to Build 50-MW Solar Project in Colorado

    Xcel Energy and SunPower Corp. have signed a power purchase agreement to build a 50-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Xcel Energy estimates that the plant will generate enough electricity to serve the needs of approximately 13,500 average Colorado homes. “This expansion of our renewable portfolio in ColoradoRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • APS Microinverters Installed on 32-Home Habitat for Humanity Project

    APS microinverters are featured in a new 32-home affordable housing project by Habitat for Humanity. The Harris Court development in Port Orchard, Wash., will fulfill Habitat’s mission of providing safe, decent housing –- and a lower power bill as well. Thanks to Habitat’s partnership with local solar providers, the new homesRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • First Solar’s 250-MW Sale to NextEra Energy Resources Now Complete

    First Solar announced today that it has completed the sale of the 250-MWac Silver State South Solar Project to a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Silver State South is located on approximately 3,000 acres of federally managed land in Clark County, Nevada. The projectRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Martifer Solar Plans 1.46-MW Ground-Mount in Mexico

    Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, has entered into a strategic partnership with Citelum, a global leader in public lighting and sustainable urban development. The companies will work together to provide the municipality of Izamal, Yucatán, Mexico, with clean energy through the combined power of solar photovoltaic energy and LEDRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • First Solar Sells New Mexico’s Largest Solar Install to Southern Power, Turner Renewable Energy

    First Solar Inc. announced today it has sold the 50-MWac Macho Springs Solar Power Plant to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. El Paso Electric has a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for all energy generated by the power plant. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The power plant,Read More — Solar Builder magazine