Tag: News
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Details on a cool partnership bringing 10 MW of solar, local jobs to Appalachia
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia announced an awesome partnership with Secure Futures to provide commercial-scale solar installations in the coalfield region specifically designed to employ local workers. The initiative, “Securing Solar For Southwest Virginia,” will provide affordable solar solutions for businesses, nonprofits and local governments in the seven-county region,Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Berkshire Bank signs community solar net metering agreement with Nexamp
Corporations and large organizations looking to embrace clean energy have a number of compelling options today, but a community solar subscription provides a unique opportunity in scale and savings potential, while helping to green the grid in the areas they work. Berkshire Bank, the largest community bank headquartered inRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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What the SunPower, Maxeon split means for U.S. solar installers and EPCs
Corporate-level comings and goings aren’t a huge focus for us at Solar Builder, but SunPower spinning off its international business and solar panel manufacturing into its own publicly traded entity, Maxeon Solar Technologies, has implications for U.S. solar professionals across all segments. Here’s what you need to know now, andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Costa Rica microgrid project turns on, uses CleanSpark software, Tesla battery system
A microgrid project located on an industrial equipment retail facility in San Jose will be utilizing CleanSpark, Inc.’s mPulse controller to coordinate all aspects of the system and improve overall performance. The microgrid will consist of a 222-kW solar system, and a Tesla 111-kW/223-kWh Powerpack provided by CleanSpark. The system is integratedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Enel Green Power starts operations on largest solar plant in Texas
Enel Green Power started operations at the second phase of its Roadrunner solar plant in Upton County, Texas (245 MW). The overall 497 MW project is the largest operational solar farm in Texas and the company’s largest in the United States. The plant’s 1.2 million bifacial photovoltaic (PV) panels willRead More — Solar Builder magazine