Tag: News
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FTC Solar debuts Voyager+ tracker, engineered for large-format solar modules
FTC Solar announced the release of Voyager+, the next generation of its single-axis Voyager tracker, engineered to provide compatibility with new large-format solar modules now entering the marketplace. The large modules entering the market are built to incorporate larger solar cells. With these larger 182 mm and 210 mm cells, the modules can achieve powerRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Pivot Energy completes 34-MW community solar portfolio via Illinois Adjustable Block Program
Pivot Energy has completed 12 new community solar gardens located across Illinois, totaling 34-megawatts of emission-free, clean, and local electricity. Pivot Energy was awarded the portfolio in 2019 as part of the Illinois Adjustable Block Program. Nine of the solar gardens are currently operational and producing clean energy for ComEdRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Minnesota PUC fined Xcel Energy $1 million for interconnection delays and two solar companies are to thank
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission fined Xcel Energy $1 million for exceeding a maximum number of customer service complaints as a result of significant delays in its processing of interconnection requests for solar projects. This is a pretty big deal considering commissions historically do not hold utilities accountable for theirRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Kloss Distributing now powers beverage distribution business with solar
Residents of Lake County, Illinois, can drink a little greener in 2021 thanks to the solar installation that now powers Kloss Distributing in Gurnee. Kloss Distributing moves 4 million cases of beer, wine and soft drinks to 1,500 locations across Lake County each year – and with its new installationRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Lightsource bp completes financing, starts construction on 316-MW of solar in Texas
Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $380 million financing package and mobilized construction on its Elm Branch and Briar Creek solar projects in Texas, both located about 40 miles south of Dallas. Tax equity financing for the projects was secured from Bank of America. Power contracts secured with energy partnersRead More — Solar Builder magazine