Tag: News
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Microsoft, Nike and Common Energy partner to back Standard Solar project in Oregon
Microsoft, Nike and Common Energy have partnered to subscribe Standard Solar’s first community solar project in Oregon. The Skyward Community Solar project, located in Clackamas County, Oregon, will generate 3.6 million kWh of energy each year, which will be fed into the broader electrical grid. Electricity from the project will replace fossil fuel generation and……
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Solar module supply issues cause 23 percent decline in solar installations in 2022
We keep referencing the solar module supply issues because they continue to greatly impact the solar project pipeline — specifically detentions of modules at the border under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). If you haven’t yet, give our latest Power Forward episode on this topic (and more) a listen. The U.S. Solar Market……
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Emporia Energy debuts Alpha-ESS Smart Home Battery System
Emporia Energy, a Colorado-based smart home energy management technology company, is introducing the Alpha-ESS Smart Home Battery System to its offering. What’s unique about this product in comparison to others on the market, according to Emporia, is its modularity. This helps it accommodate higher storage capacities and gives the homeowner a more customizable experience. The……
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Industrial Sun selects Erthos for Texas utility-scale solar project
Industrial Sun LLC is giving the Erthos solar mounting system a shot for a new utility-scale solar project in Texas. Although the exact size of the plant has not yet been disclosed, Erthos has revealed that the project exceeds 100 MWdc. Facing an area with minimal lands suitable for development, they could not meet the……
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First Look: CEP Renewables, CS Energy start Big Hill Landfill solar project construction
CEP Renewables and CS Energy started construction on the 10 MW community solar landfill project located on the Big Hill Landfill in Southampton, N.J. Consisting of two co-located 5 MW solar systems that span across two utility territories, this project will utilize the ballasted solar racking solution from Terrasmart. Beyond converting previously unusable land to……