Tag: Terrasmart
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Trash to treasure: North America’s largest landfill solar project recoups $2.3 million for N.J. town
There are more than 10,000 closed landfills in the United States, and it has been determined that closed landfills could host more than 60 GW of solar capacity — enough to power 7.8 million homes or the state of South Carolina. There has also been an 80% increase in solar landfill projects over the past……
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Problem-solving complex projects with custom eBOS solutions
Whether you are a project developer or an EPC, balancing risks and returns is the crux of any utility PV project. Upstream planning ensures eBOS (electrical balance of system) designs are optimized for maximum production, while efficient execution delivers on your project’s financial targets. When mapping your eBOS strategy, the right mix of up-front customization……
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First Look: CEP Renewables, CS Energy start Big Hill Landfill solar project construction
CEP Renewables and CS Energy started construction on the 10 MW community solar landfill project located on the Big Hill Landfill in Southampton, N.J. Consisting of two co-located 5 MW solar systems that span across two utility territories, this project will utilize the ballasted solar racking solution from Terrasmart. Beyond converting previously unusable land to……
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How 3D-enabled workflow is changing utility-scale solar construction
According to the SEIA Solar Market Insight Report 2020 Q3, utility PV development has reached a new milestone with more than 50 GWdc now in operation. Further, the report notes that at the current growth rate, that number is likely to reach 100 GWdc by 2023 and exceed 250 GWdcRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Gibraltar Industries acquires TerraSmart and Sunfig
Gibraltar Industries, a leader in the renewable energy, conservation, residential, industrial and infrastructure markets, announced the further expansion of its solar energy portfolio through the acquisitions of TerraSmart and Sunfig. TerraSmart, the leading provider of screw-based, ground-mount solar racking technology, particularly used for solar projects installed on challenging terrain, wasRead More — Solar Builder magazine