Category: Green Building LEED News
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10 notes from Soltec’s Bifacial Tracker Evaluation Center report
Soltec has launched a second white paper to detail the year-long findings of its Bifacial Tracker Evaluation Center (BiTEC) results located in Livermore, Calif. You can access it for yourself here, but here are some of our takeaways. 1 The main objective of this project is for Soltec to measureRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Wisconsin utility expands its role with Badger Hollow Solar Farm, boosts renewable rider program
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is getting more into solar these days, through project acquisitions and its Renewable Energy Rider program. “This addition of cost-effective solar energy will help MGE reach our goal of net-zero carbon electricity by the year 2050 while also helping us to manage long-term costs toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Government of the Bahamas approves use of 3 IN 1 solar tile roof system
Bahamas Industries and Construction Company Ltd (BICC) has been granted approval by The Ministry of Public Works of The Bahamian Government to use the intriguing insulating solar tiles known as 3 IN 1 ROOF. This system was requested for routine use by BICC subsequent to Bahamas Building Code (BBC)Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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California CCA MCE has paid out $1.3 million to rooftop solar customers for excess generation so far
MCE is issuing cash outs totaling over $1.3 million to rooftop solar customers when they have produced more electricity than they used themselves. MCE’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) program currently provides incentives for rooftop solar customers, including paying premium rates that compensate solar customers at the full retail rate plusRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Amazon to add another 45-MW solar farm in Virginia
Not ready to settle for second place among corporate renewable offtakers, Amazon announced the company’s 65th and 66th renewable energy projects today. Of those two, Amazon’s newest renewable energy project in the U.S. will be located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and will be the seventh Amazon Solar Farm in theRead More — Solar Builder magazine