Tag: News

  • Madison Gas and Electric files to build a 20-MW solar project to benefit six big customers

    Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) for approval of a 20-megawatt (MW) solar array to be built in Fitchburg, Wisc. Known as the O’Brien Solar Fields, the project will provide locally generated solar energy to local businesses, municipalities and publicRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Smarter Grid Solutions explains how it can double the capacity available for interconnected solar

    Clean energy software firm Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) says it has developed five methods that could double the capacity available for solar panels and other distributed energy resources (DERs) to connect to individual electricity substations. Everything starts with the company’s ANM Element software product. Utility companies can monitor the amountRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Peck Company Holdings adds 50 MW to its Maine solar pipeline

    Vermont-based EPC The Peck Company Holdings expanded its pipeline of solar project portfolios in Maine for up to 50 MWs capacity from a leading solar development company focused on community-scale, commercial & industrial-scale and small utility-scale solar PV systems. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to work in the fieldRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • State of Virginia has a plan to make solar more accessible, affordable

    In the battle to grow solar energy adoption, the SolSmart program is on the frontlines, focusing on local-level inefficiencies. Municipalities and jurisdictions that follow its guidelines (stuff like streamlining permitting and easing zoning restrictions) have made huge strides in organically growing their solar industries. That’s why it’s encouraging to hear thatRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • C&I solar demo: How to utilize the Fronius Symo Advanced in commercial projects

    Thu, Jun 18, 2020 2 p.m. EDT REGISTER FOR FREE HERE The commercial and industrial (C&I) space is one of the most challenging environments for solar installations, however it can also be the most lucrative. Installers and designers must choose the best equipment when making a C&I solar investment. InRead More — Solar Builder magazine