Category: Solar Power & Energy
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Nexamp awarded six community solar projects in Illinois
Results of the highly anticipated Illinois Power Agency Adjustable Block Program Lottery have been announced, and Nexamp was awarded six community solar projects that total 12 MW of generating capacity across the state. Within each of the six projects, Nexamp has committed to make more than 50 percent of theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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PV startup Raycatch (backed by BayWa r.e.) debuts automated AI Diagnostic DeepSolar system
Innovative startup Raycatch, which is backed by global renewable energy developer, service provider and wholesaler BayWa r.e., developed the next-generation of DeepSolar, its AI-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. DeepSolar is a diagnostic system that enables large-scale PV plant owners and operators to optimize solar assets and maximize theirRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar industry groups push for more diversity with best practices guide, #DiversityChallenge
Solar companies are doing a better job of tracking employee demographics and generally provide positive work environments for their employees, but senior leadership in the industry lacks diversity and gaps remain in wages and job satisfaction, according to a comprehensive study by The Solar Foundation, in partnership with the SolarRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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7X Energy completes second PPA to fund development of Texas’ largest solar facility
7X Energy entered into a second power purchase agreement (PPA) for the remaining power of its 690 MWp Taygete Energy Project located in Pecos County, Texas. The solar energy from the Taygete facility will be purchased by two large corporate entities in SolarBlocks, a fixed shape solar energy product offeredRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar PV plant maintenance white paper: Optimizing Solar PV Plant Performance with AutoMow
The following white paper was sent our way by By Bri Bruce, marketing manager for AutoMow. Though the topic is often overlooked in comparison to other plant concerns, vegetation control is an important consideration for utility-scale PV plant operation and maintenance. Unchecked vegetation growth can lead to shading of theRead More — Solar Builder magazine