Tag: utility-scale
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How to solve the challenge of utility solar construction waste right now
The solar industry is becoming increasingly aware that to be truly sustainable, we must find a way to reduce waste. But to date, most discussions have focused on recycling panels at the end of their lifespan. While that’s an essential effort, an often overlooked opportunity comes much earlier in the solar life cycle: solar construction……
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Notable solar developers trying out pile-less Earth Mount Solar system
Erthos, innovators of the of Earth Mount Solar PV concept, have 14 MW of projects under contract and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a single 107 MWdc project. These commitments span agreements with five of the top U.S. and global utility-scale solar developers and signal the next phase in the march to deploy Earth……
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First of four Silicon Ranch, TVA solar projects breaks ground at DENSO facility
Independent power producer Silicon Ranch broke ground on a new solar facility at auto part maker DENSO’s Maryville, Tenn., location. This solar farm is the first of four solar production facilities the IPP plans to bring online in Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) territory. “Part of what makes these solar facilities so special is that every……
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The future of cybersecurity: How renewable power controls can protect inverters from hacks and attacks
The world is changing rapidly as renewable energy penetration increases. Declining renewable energy costs mean it could be feasible to power the U.S. on 90% clean electricity by 2035, according to a study by UC Berkeley and GridLab. Rapid adoption of non-carbon fuel sources is a trend that seems likelyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Constellation, Lightsource bp sign big solar agreement with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Constellation and Lightsource bp have made agreements to assist the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (COPA) in sourcing approximately 50 percent of its annual energy consumption from renewable supply. The Commonwealth awarded electricity accounts located throughout the state of Pennsylvania to Constellation, which agreed to purchase power and project-specific RECs from 191Read More — Solar Builder magazine