Tag: utility-scale
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Milestone decision by Calif. regulators approves DER schedules to avoid interconnection upgrades
The California Public Utilities Commission just issued a significant decision allowing renewable energy systems to be approved to interconnect to the electric grid using an energy export schedule (known as a Limited Generation Profile or LGP) that is designed to avoid grid impacts. This approach, which leverages California’s public grid data, can reduce the need……
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Burns & McDonnell completes 764 MW Alliant Energy solar program in Wisconsin
Burns & McDonnell has completed engineer-procure-construct (EPC) and self-perform construction services for nine solar projects across Wisconsin. The projects — part of Alliant Energy’s Clean Energy Blueprint — will power approximately 170,000 homes in their first year of production. In addition to generating clean electricity for Alliant Energy customers, the solar projects deliver long-term economic and financial benefits……
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FERC affirms decision to hold utilities accountable for interconnection delays
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission affirmed its historic July 2023 rule that modernizes the U.S. transmission grid by streamlining the generator interconnection process. The rule, known as Order No. 2023, ensures that resources can connect to the transmission system in a reliable, efficient, transparent and timely manner. This interconnection rulemaking is the first step in……
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Hickory Solar Park project in Illinois focuses on environmental justice, social equity
EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) and Volt Energy Utility have joined forces on a 110 MWac PV projected near Jerseyville, Illinois. The companies announced a partnership to launch the development of Hickory Solar Park with Microsoft agreeing to purchase electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) for 15 years from the project. This arrangement drives concrete action toward the three……
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Fluke launches PVA-1500 Series I-V Curve Tracer
Fluke Corp, a leader in test and measurement instruments that acquired Solmetric in September 2023, announced the launch of the PVA-1500 Series I-V curve tracer this week. This new tool for utility-scale solar technicians enables efficient and reliable PV array testing to optimize performance and maximize ROI. Fluke conducted rigorous testing and improvements on Solmetric’s tools……