Tag: sustainability
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New Columbia Solar adds rooftop solar system to D.C.’s historic Kimpton Hotel Monaco
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC has partnered with New Columbia Solar to bring renewable energy to the National Historic Landmark building at 700 F St. NW in Penn Quarter. The Washington, D.C.-based solar energy company added a 265 kW rooftop system to the hotel. This partnership highlights Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ commitment to clean energy and sets a……
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CleanCapital stakes claim on brownfield solar, emerging PV markets with 2022 acquisitions
Over the last year, renewable energy investment firm CleanCapital has expanded its solar portfolio and capabilities through a series of acquisitions. CleanCapital cofounder and CEO Thomas Byrne says those moves reflect a growth strategy focused on project development. “CleanCapital, about a year ago, decided we wanted to get much more involved with developing assets ourselves,……
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Can U.S. energy storage bank on sustainability?
This article originally appeared in the Q4 issue of Solar Builder magazine. Two notable U.S. battery manufacturing announcements have been made since. The ABF gigafactory and the DOE’s loan to GM and LG. The U.S. battery energy storage industry is moving rapidly toward a comprehensive adoption of sustainability practices, inspired by the Biden administration’s new……
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McDonald’s signs solar energy agreement with Enel to reduce supply chain emissions
McDonald’s Corp. has signed an agreement with Enel North America to cut down supply chain emissions for the fast-food chain’s U.S. restaurants. All five members of McDonald’s North American Logistics Council (NALC) — Armada, Earp Distribution, Martin Brower, Mile Hi Foods and The Anderson-DuBose Company — have signed agreements with Enel to purchase renewable energy and the……
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How to solve the challenge of utility solar construction waste right now
The solar industry is becoming increasingly aware that to be truly sustainable, we must find a way to reduce waste. But to date, most discussions have focused on recycling panels at the end of their lifespan. While that’s an essential effort, an often overlooked opportunity comes much earlier in the solar life cycle: solar construction……