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  • Xcel Energy denied solar power proposal by North Dakota regulators

    This doesn’t happen often, but Xcel Energy was denied application for an ADP by the North Dakota Public Service Commission, after the utility regulators ruled that Xcel Energy’s proposal wasn’t cost effective enough – that it would raise costs without delivering clear benefits. This is the first time the commissionRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solectria adds experienced applications engineer

    Solectria – A Yaskawa Company, and a U.S. PV inverter manufacturer, announced that Emily Hwang, Senior Applications Engineer, has joined Solectria’s west coast team. Hwang brings over 8 years of experience in the solar industry with various companies such as SMA, RefuSol, Wirsol Solar Americas, EmPower Solar and Arian Solar, working asRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SunPower starts work on 102-MW project in Kings County, Calif.

    SunPower Corp. has started construction on the 102-MW (AC) Henrietta Solar Project in Kings County, Calif. The system will generate power for Pacific Gas and Electric’s customers under a long-term power purchase agreement. SunPower expects the plant to be operational by the end of 2016. “With more than 5.8 gigawattsRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • REC Solar acquires Stellar Energy, adds 60 MW to portfolio

    REC Solar is further expanding its commercial solar focus by after acquiring Stellar Energy, a leading solar provider in the western U.S., through an asset purchase agreement. REC Solar, a national, fully integrated solar provider focused exclusively on commercial businesses, will provide customers with integrated, turnkey solar solutions ranging from financing andRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • GlobalData: Hanergy’s troubles stem from thin-film module outlook

    Chinese PV manufacturer Hanergy has been in the news lately for the wrong reasons, such as a dropping stock and recently canceled $585 million order (see this Financial Times article for many of the details). GlobalData analyst Amit Sharma says that these problems are largely because of an “overly optimistic approach regarding itsRead More — Solar Builder magazine