Category: Green Building LEED News
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SunEast closes capital investment for development of 105-MW solar portfolio
SunEast Development LLC, a developer of solar-generating projects, announced the closing of a development capital raise from New Energy Capital Partners (NEC) that will support the continued development of a 105 MWAC solar portfolio acquired by SunEast in June 2018, and further accelerate the company’s solar development and acquisition effortsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Bloomberg New Energy Finance significantly increases its behind-the-meter energy storage forecase
Bloomberg NEF says the tumbling cost of batteries is set to drive a boom in the installation of energy storage systems around the world in the years from now to 2040. This has led BNEF to significantly increase its forecast for global deployment of behind-the-meter and grid-scale batteries over comingRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Nevada voters want the state to hit 50 percent renewable energy by 2030
The Nevada solar industry got a shot in the arm on Election day with the passing of Question 6 and calling for a stronger economy fueled by clean energy. By putting the state on track to use 50 percent renewable energy by the year 2030 (doubling the previous RPS), QuestionRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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New report explores 10 grid reform concepts, case studies for utilities to consider
A frequent topic on this site over the last year is the need for more advanced utility business models and a new report from the Advanced Energy Economy and Rocky Mountain Institute echoes this sentiment, noting that advancing efficient and equitable approaches to update the utility business model is crucial toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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What batteries should you be installing? DNV GL launches Battery Performance Scorecard
There is a lot of noise when it comes to battery specs and performance claims as it relates to solar + energy storage and microgrid projects. To cut through the clutter, DNV GL, one of the largest independent energy expert and certification body, released its first annual Battery Performance Scorecard,Read More — Solar Builder magazine