Tag: projects

  • Pivot Energy, GreenSpark Solar complete 22 MW Upstate New York portfolio

    Pivot Energy and EPC provider GreenSpark Solar have wrapped up construction for a four-project Upstate New York solar portfolio with agrivoltaics. The more than 22 MWdc portfolio is a crucial step toward New York’s goal of reaching 70% renewable energy by 2030 and a zero-emission electric grid by 2040.  This spring, the four solar projects owned and……

  • Q&A: Impacts of $7 billion Solar for All Funding | Jeff Cramer, CCSA

    In April, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant program. The funding will support the deployment of robust solar developments to serve low-income and disadvantaged communities. Among the 60 selections awarded funding were states, territories, tribal governments, municipalities and nonprofits……

  • Farmers showing increased interest in solar investment

    U.S. farmers reported an increased interest in leasing land for solar energy production, according to the monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index. Furthermore, views on farmland value also saw a boost because of clean energy production on agricultural sites. This month’s Ag Economy Barometer survey was conducted May 13-17. The index showed that interest……

  • Community solar developers look to AI to manage subscribers, advance equity

    by Kari Lydersen, Energy News Network An ongoing billing snafu in ComEd territory in northern Illinois has some solar companies bracing for turbulence. When the problem is remedied, community solar subscribers will see a backlog of credits on their utility bills, but also accumulated charges for participating in the project. It’s the kind of surprise……

  • Case study: How a metal roof solar project survived category 5 hurricane winds

    Seven months after the devastation of Hurricane Otis to the resort city of Acapulco on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, this category 5 hurricane provided lessons for locals and businesses. The metal roof solar project at Grupo Comercial Chedraui, a grocery superstore chain, sustained severe damage. However, the solar metal roof (293 kWp) of its……