Tag: utility-scale
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Lightsource bp signs 1 GW supply deal with Siemens for solar projects in Midwest, Southeast
Lightsource bp recently signed a Volume Frame Agreement (VFA) with Siemens to supply solar inverter stations for a series of projects in the Midwest and Southeast of the United States. Per the VFA, Lightsource bp will use more than 85 0MW of Siemens inverters, with an option to add 200 MW more, over the course……
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Renewable Properties, Sonoma Clean Power sign PPAs for local solar and storage projects in California
Renewable Properties, a developer and investor in small-scale utility and community solar projects, and Sonoma Clean Power (SCP), a community choice aggregator (CCA), have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for two solar projects. One of the projects, located in Ukiah, California, will include energy storage. Both projects will contribute to SCP’s local resource plan for its EverGreen service, which……
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This Drone for Hire: Meeting the Challenges of Solar O&M with Aerial Thermography
By Greg Shambo, VP of business development, Borrego O&M As the world transitions to renewable energy sources, solar power has emerged as the most popular option due to its eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness. However, the maintenance and upkeep of solar installations is a challenging task. Fortunately, emerging technologies such as aerial inspection employing manned aircraft, drones……
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KISTERS debuts hail monitoring system for solar O&M teams
Hail is the enemy of solar panels. It cannot be prevented, but its impact on performance can be mitigated. KISTERS, an environmental data organization founded in Germany, launched HailSens360, an early warning and hail monitoring system to help solar O&M teams do just that. KISTERS says HailSens360 synthesizes forecast data (18 hours ahead), nowcast data (60-90 minutes……
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Redflow’s zinc-bromine flow battery receives SGIP approval in California
Redflow Limited, supplier of a unique zinc-bromine flow battery based in Australia, has been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for the state’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). This is notable as Redflow is one of the few non-lithium energy storage providers to receive SGIP approval. SGIP provides rebates to support existing, new, and……