Tag: community solar
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How the IRA will help install solar in low-income communities – and how it falls short
This was originally published in the Q4 issue of Solar Builder. Subscribe to the magazine (print, digital or both) right here. It’s free. From solar pros to CEOs, the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been roundly applauded and rightly so. The IRA solidifies a cleaner energy future for the United States and……
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Nexamp enrolls New York school district in community solar program
The Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District has chosen Nexamp as its community solar provider under a long-term contract. The district spans nine towns in three counties across western New York, comprising four schools that educate more than 2,100 students. With an annual budget of more than $57 million and a commitment to sustainability, the district……
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Solar Builder announces Project of the Year Award Winners
Solar Builder’s Project of the Year Awards are a celebration of the solar industry. The hard work of construction teams and installers, the creativity of engineers, the leadership of developers and the dedication of so many local businesses, government agencies and nonprofits are all on display. The Project of the Year Awards are also a……
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VPPs are an emerging investment asset class
The fast pace of recent solar + storage-based virtual power plant (VPP) rollouts across the country is leading to the emergence of new asset class for institutional investors, say players in the field. Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPA) have all the security of a traditional utility PPA, but depending on the system design, the benefits……
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Greenbacker adds three New York community solar projects from ReneSola
Greenbacker Capital Management purchased three to-be-constructed community solar projects in New York from ReneSola Power Holdings. When completed, the portfolio will help contribute to a more equitable clean energy transition by expanding New Yorkers’ access to cheaper solar power. Construction on the projects is slated to begin in early 2023, with commercial operation expected by……