Tag: case study
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Unique lessons learned from a California school district solar portfolio
We’re all familiar with the conventional commercial solar installations for office buildings, business campuses, retailers, etc. to save on energy costs and meet corporate sustainability goals. Not only is solar a great solution for these customers, but it can be an excellent option for municipalities and school systems. According to Generation180, the amount of solar……
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Case study: Nexamp, Terrasmart design Allis Hill project for National Grid DG interconnection program
Utilities across the country are managing intermittent renewable integration with varying levels of success — and with good reason. Meeting resource adequacy, reliability, and resilience is a complex business that requires flexibility and inventive solutions. National Grid, which serves 20 million customers in New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, is piloting an innovative program to……
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1P Tracker Case Study: Nexamp, Terrasmart solve windy Illinois community solar site
Located in Lostant, Illinois, in LaSalle County, Solitude II is a 3-MW community solar project brought to life by Nexamp, a solar developer that works with communities, businesses, and municipalities to democratize clean energy via community solar. For Nexamp, determining the best-fit racking solution for Solitude II started with understanding the dirt. The site has……
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Study: No negative impact on property values near utility-scale solar projects in Texas
A new study conducted in Texas shows no evidence of negative market impact for residential properties near utility-scale solar facilities. Commissioned by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) in partnership with the Advanced Power Alliance and the Solar Energy Industries Association, the study analyzed property sales in four counties in Texas that were near utility-scale solar projects. In all counties studied,……
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Case study: Solving commercial site challenges with adaptable ground-mount system
ASSA ABLOY, a premier North American shipping company, was looking to offset electric costs and minimize the carbon footprint at its Maryland distribution and processing hub. With more than 569,000-sq-ft of available roof space, the company determined that installing a solar system would provide the facility with an opportunity to accomplishRead More — Solar Builder magazine