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  • First Wind’s 3-MW Solar Project in Massachusetts Now Operational

    First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, today celebrated the end of construction of the Millbury Solar project and announced that commercial operations have begun. Located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, the -MWac project is part of First Wind’s first solar development and first renewable energy project in its home stateRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • IKEA to Build Largest Solar Rooftop Install in Kansas at New Store

    IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced solar energy plans for its Kansas City-area store opening Fall 2014 in Merriam, Kan. Pending permits, rooftop panel installation will begin next month, with completion before the store’s opening, making the project the largest rooftop solar array in the State ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Xcel Energy, SunPower to Build 50-MW Solar Project in Colorado

    Xcel Energy and SunPower Corp. have signed a power purchase agreement to build a 50-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Xcel Energy estimates that the plant will generate enough electricity to serve the needs of approximately 13,500 average Colorado homes. “This expansion of our renewable portfolio in ColoradoRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • APS Microinverters Installed on 32-Home Habitat for Humanity Project

    APS microinverters are featured in a new 32-home affordable housing project by Habitat for Humanity. The Harris Court development in Port Orchard, Wash., will fulfill Habitat’s mission of providing safe, decent housing –- and a lower power bill as well. Thanks to Habitat’s partnership with local solar providers, the new homesRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • First Solar’s 250-MW Sale to NextEra Energy Resources Now Complete

    First Solar announced today that it has completed the sale of the 250-MWac Silver State South Solar Project to a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Silver State South is located on approximately 3,000 acres of federally managed land in Clark County, Nevada. The projectRead More — Solar Builder magazine