Tag: carports
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New distributed generation fund launched by Empower Energies, WGL Energy Systems
Empower Energies and WGL Energy Systems, which operates distributed generation systems in 19 states and the District of Columbia, have launched a Distributed Generation Fund for PV solar projects, together with a leading global strategic tax equity investor. With a two-year funding commitment, Empower and WGL Energy Systems plan to originate,Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Park-onomics: Best practices for constructing cost-effective carport projects
One thing is for sure about carports: they stand out, both aesthetically and in the budget. A carport, more so than a ground-mount or rooftop system, is about making a statement. How big of a statement will be reflected in some significant increases in cost — but this shouldn’t affectRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Toyota’s new U.S. headquarters to feature 7.75-MW solar system from SunPower
SunPower will be designing and constructing a 7.75-MW solar power system at Toyota’s new North American headquarters in Plano, Texas, which the auto maker plans to occupy next year. Expected to generate 25 percent of the headquarters’ total electricity demand, the system is anticipated to be the largest corporate officeRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Existing carport retrofitted with MiaSole FLEX solar modules
MiaSolé recently installed its FLEX-02 solar modules over an existing carport, built by Baja Construction, at the Oakley Executive RV and Boat Storage facility. This project was designed to highlight the efficacy of MiaSolé FLEX solar modules for retrofitting existing carports built with industry standard 7.2 trapezoid corrugated metal panelsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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U.S. Army Reserve installs two solar carports totaling 280 kW
The U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and REC Solar announced the interconnection of two solar energy carports totaling 280 kW at USAR offices in Arizona and California. The solar arrays support the Department of Defense’s (DoD) mandate of procuring 25 percent of its total facility energy from renewable sources by 2025.Read More — Solar Builder magazine