Tag: commercial
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Blue light special: Retail is struggling, but solar can be a ray of hope
As we enter the holiday season, the retail industry is facing challenging times. Business Insider reported that electronics, grocery stores, department stores and drug stores are among the sectors threatened by online retailers such as Amazon. Businesses that were considered “too big to fail” such as Toys ‘R’ Us andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Freedom Solar Financial raises $7.5M to launch new commercial solar financing vehicle
Texas-based Freedom Solar Financial Services LLC has raised an initial round of $7.5 million in funding to finance commercial solar projects. This financing through Freedom allows companies to finance up to 70 percent of the cost of an entire solar installation and ensures that an investment in solar is cash-flow positiveRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Duke Energy launches plan to own, operate non-residential solar sites in North Carolina
Duke Energy is jumping into the non-residential solar business. The company recently filed to be a certified solar lessor with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) and plans to build, own and operate on-site solar facilities. DECER is not financially supported by either Duke Energy Carolinas or Duke Energy Progress,Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Walmart to install SunPower solar systems at 21 locations in Illinois
Walmart announced that it has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores and two distribution centers in Illinois. As part of the project, a mix of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems are expected to account for 23 MW, with start ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine