Tag: projects
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Strata begins operations on 2 ITC financed BESS sites under IRA
Strata Clean Energy has closed on all installments of tax equity financing for two standalone battery energy storage systems in Vermont. Strata partnered with United Community Bank (UCB) and Enhanced Capital on an $8.7 million investment for the Georgia and Springfield, Vermont, projects, each of which have 5 MW/10 MWh of storage capacity. The first installment……
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DSD installs 14.5 MW in solar carports for Rutgers University
DSD Renewables has been selected by Rutgers University to install 16 solar carport canopies, totaling 14.5 MW, in parking lots across the university’s multiple campuses in New Jersey. This is the first major sustainability initiative to roll out since Rutgers president Jonathan Holloway announced the university’s commitment to a climate action plan in September 2021….…
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IREC interconnection grades highlight need for reforms support clean energy growth
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) released its Freeing the Grid interconnection grades, showing room for improvement in the United States. The grades assess each of the United States, as well as Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico on the quality of its interconnection policies. These policies govern how distributed energy resources (DERs) — such as solar……
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NWF report outlines best practices for solar development on public lands
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has released a new report that provides guidelines for renewable energy development on public lands. Following the Biden administration’s proposed rule to accelerate wind and solar development on public lands, the report outlines best practices for projects while safeguarding wildlife, protecting communities and cultural resources, and expanding economic opportunities. The report provides……
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Symbiotic supply | Lightsource bp explains multi-year purchasing strategy
As supply chain uncertainty has hampered large-scale solar development in the United States, some companies are looking to secure project materials well in advance of breaking ground. Lightsource bp has developed a strategy of striking multi-year deals with manufacturers for solar modules, inverters and trackers to ensure “supply certainty,” says Stephen Barnes, senior VP of……