Tag: community solar
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How a community (solar) comes together: Details on Idaho’s first 500-kW community solar install
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is approving an Idaho Power application to build a 500-kilowatt community solar project in southeast Boise. The $1.16 million single-axis solar project on the southwest corner of Amity and Holcomb roads will allow up to 1,093 residential customers and 470 non-residential customers to buy oneRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Arcadia Power wants to deliver community solar subscriptions to anyone who wants one
Arcadia Power, an online renewable energy company, says it is launching the first nationwide community solar platform that would give people around the country the opportunity to support solar energy and get savings on their bills – no matter where they live. Arcadia Power says its technology platform can connectRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Google expands Project Sunroof to explore whole community solar potential
Google took its Project Sunroof initiative — a tool to help homeowners discover if solar is right for their house — and is expanding it. This new data explorer tool will enable solar estimates for entire communities, in addition to individual homes, by leveraging 3D rooftop geometry from Google EarthRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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NRG Energy discusses demand for community solar in Minnesota
NRG Energy, Inc has broken ground on its first five community solar projects in Minnesota and reached agreements to subscribe several national business customers to its solar farms in the state. “Across Minnesota we are hearing the same strong message from residents and businesses alike: they want to be poweredRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Middle Tennessee Electric building its first community solar project
Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative providing electricity to more than 210,000 residential and business members, which makes it the perfect candidate for community solar. Last week, the co-op broke ground on its first community solar project located in College Grove, Tenn. Construction on theRead More — Solar Builder magazine