Tag: News
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FERC Order 2222 opens up wholesale electricity markets for DER — why is this a big deal?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order 2222 last week to open up the wholesale electricity markers to distributed energy resources, which could go down as a historic decision. The public is more and more choosing to opt for cost-competitive solar and/or energy storage solutions. This rule is anRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Tigo launches Tigo Enhanced program in conjunction with solar inverter partners
Tigo Energy, Inc. has launched a joint marketing program, called Tigo Enhanced, in conjunction with its major inverter partners to make it even easier for customers to choose Tigo’s reliable module level power electronics (MLPE) for their solar PV projects. Under the program, inverter partners that use Tigo technology willRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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TerraSmart’s ground screws, turnkey service are building Maine’s utility-scale solar portfolio
TerraSmart has a robust pipeline of utility-scale solar projects coming soon in the rolling hills of Maine. In July, TerraSmart commenced its turnkey ground screw racking solution on eight record sized projects in the rocky New England state that will aid in Maine’s Renewable Portfolio Standard, a recent policy approvedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Duke Energy, solar industry agree on ‘Solar Choice Net Metering’ plan in South Carolina
Duke Energy says it has reached an agreement with leading solar installers, environmental groups and renewable energy advocates that, if approved by regulators, will create long-term stability for the residential solar industry in South Carolina. The deal will provide options for customers while allowing the company to address increasing electric demandRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Li-ion Tamer: Preventing thermal runaway before it begins
Utility, industrial, commercial, and government facilities are increasingly turning to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs) in a variety of sizes and power outputs for reliable back-up power, to avoid peak demand charges and to store energy generated by renewable power systems for use at a later time. The market isRead More — Solar Builder magazine