Tag: projects
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Automated pile drivers
Construction equipment manufacturer Vermeer has been building pile drivers for about 12 years, says lead product manager Ed Savage. However, recent developments in the solar industry have led to the technology becoming more popular in large-scale installations. “The solar industry has grown fast the last couple years,” Savage says. “They’re starting to see the same……
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DSD raises 6.5 MW solar canopies for Caesars Entertainment in Atlantic City
DSD Renewables has completed a four canopy, 6.5 MW solar portfolio for Caesars Entertainment at two of the gaming company’s Atlantic City destinations. The installations are across Caesars Atlantic City and Harrah’s Resort and will produce approximately 8.29 MWh of clean energy each year. A fifth canopy is currently under development and is slated to be complete……
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Stakeholder groups strike historic agreement to advance large-scale solar development
A diverse group of stakeholders have come together in the name of major solar projects. In a landmark accord, major solar developers, conservation groups, agricultural organizations, environmental and environmental justice groups, and tribal entities have signed an agreement to advance large-scale U.S. solar development while championing land conservation and supporting local community interests. The agreement is the……
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Perch Energy raises $30M from Nuveen to accelerate community solar growth
Perch Energy has secured a $30 million investment from real estate investment management firm Nuveen. This Series B growth investment will support the continued development of Perch’s leading clean energy technology platform, fund expansion into new sales channels, products and community solar markets, scale operations and customer care services, grow management talent and fund strategic……
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Silicon Ranch unveils McNeal solar + storage facility for SSVEC in southeastern Arizona
Silicon Ranch has completed a 20 MWac solar farm with an 80 MWh storage system for a not-for-profit, member-owned distribution cooperative based in southeastern Arizona. The McNeal Solar Farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) will aid Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) in meeting increasing load demand and the power needs for more than……