Tag: News
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Origis Energy secures $136 million in financing for Florida municipal solar project | Solar Financing Spotlight
While Origis Energy has acquired financing for a major solar project in Florida, other companies have acquired significant project portfolios, plus the latest investment and merger news in the industry in this installment of the Solar Financing Spotlight. Origis Energy closed on a $136 million construction financing facility and conversion to term loan with……
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EDP Renewables celebrates its first solar park in North Carolina
EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) has completed the Misenheimer Solar Park, the company’s first solar project in North Carolina. Located in the village of Misenheimer, in Stanly County, North Carolina, the solar project is one of the largest in the state, with an installed capacity of 74 MW. Misenheimer Solar Park, which will be……
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California License Board votes to severely limit solar contractors installing batteries
The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) approved a new rule late last week that would prohibit licensed solar contractors from installing new battery storage capacity to existing solar systems. It also prohibits solar contractors from performing maintenance on battery storage systems — including systems they installed themselves. Those projects would now require a licensed……
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NY car dealership adds microgrid, energy storage system to aid EV charging
The Vail Buick GMC dealership in Bedford Hills, New York, has added an energy storage system (ESS) to aid EV charging abilities while reducing energy costs. The expansive car dealership in eastern New York tapped Energy Toolbase, Socomec and Sprocket Power to deploy the ESS to provide microgrid capabilities, reduce demand charges, and participate in……