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  • New renewable energy capacity exceeds that of natural gas for fourth straight year

    According to the latest issue of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) “Energy Infrastructure Update” (with data through December 31, 2017), renewable sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) accounted for half (49.85%) of the 24,614 megawatts (MW) of new U.S. electrical generating capacity placed into service in 2017. NewRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • NRG Energy’s renewable energy platform acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners

    Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a, you guessed it, global infrastructure investor, is acquiring NRG Energy Inc.’s integrated U.S. renewable energy platform via its third equity fund, Global Infrastructure Partners III. This move includes a controlling stake and 46% economic interest in NRG Yield, Inc. (NYLD), with a market capitalization ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • The LONGi-term play: Get familiar with this record-breaking Chinese manufacturer

    Even amid the tariff uncertainty, China-based LONGi Solar is ready to establish a bigger presence in the U.S. and intrigues us in the (ahem) long-term. Wholly owned by LONGi Group, there was speculation that in a punitive tariff scenario the company might consider establishing its own U.S. manufacturing line, butRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Report: Indiana could save $2.3 billion via demand reduction strategies

    As utility data becomes more publicly available, the more innovative ideas and solutions can be proposed. Like this: A report issued by Indiana Advanced Energy Economy finds that a combination of demand reduction strategies could avoid or defer the need for new power plants, transmission lines, and distribution infrastructure acrossRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Kiss Electric earns 3.4-MW commercial solar project in New Jersey

    Licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, Kiss Electric has been performing wide range of electrical jobs for more than 17 years. Most recently, they were awarded a 3.4 MW project in Sparta, N.J., at Braen Quarry. Job specifications require: 9,934, 360-W ground-mounted SunPower modules Schletter racking system Two PowerRead More — Solar Builder magazine