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Enphase Energy Launches Control Software for Home Solar, Battery Systems

Enphase Energy has launched its Power Control software that can integrate with the company’s Energy System in North America.  The company says this software dynamically controls the power produced by its Energy System to give installers more flexibility in system design while meeting utility and national electrical code requirements. It adds that software benefits include […]

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New York Investing $3.5M in Grid Modernization Projects

New York is setting aside $3.5 million in technical assistance funding to support electric grid modernization development project proposals through the state’s Grid Modernization Program.  Funding is expected to support interested municipal electric utilities (MUNIs) and rural electric cooperatives (COOPs) in developing these proposals and plan for an upcoming $24 million funding opportunity made possible […]

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Lydian Energy to Focus on North American Solar and BESS Projects

Lydian Energy has announced its launch as an independent power producer specializing in the development, construction and operation of utility-scale North American solar and BESS projects. Backed by Excelsior Energy Capital, the company owns nine projects representing 1.75 GW of solar and battery storage capacity in Texas and New Mexico. “We are excited to announce […]

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Construction Begins at Avangrid California Camino Solar Project

Avangrid says construction has commenced at its 57 MW Camino Solar Project in Kern County, Calif. “It is always exciting to see another important renewable energy project break ground,” says Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “With this major milestone, we are one step closer to delivering clean solar energy in California to go along with our […]

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RWE Taps WhiteRock Renewables to Support U.S. Expansion Plans

RWE Clean Energy has established a strategic relationship with WhiteRock Renewables, with the aim of accelerating the company’s expansion of its onshore U.S. pipeline. WhiteRock is expected to originate and develop up to 5 GW of onshore wind, solar and BESS projects, with RWE having the option to acquire such projects as they reach maturity. […]

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Excelsior Energy Capital Enters Supply Agreement with Heliene for Domestic Panels

Excelsior Energy Capital has entered a multiyear agreement to acquire 2 GW of PV modules from Heliene, with the two companies expected to work closely as part of the agreement.   The modules supplied under the agreement are slated to primarily be produced at a Heliene factory in Mountain Iron, Minn., and at a new factory […]

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Origami Solar Releases Third-Party Testing Results of Steel Solar Module Frames

After testing at CFV Labs and the Renewable Energy Test Center, Origami Solar has released data it says demonstrates that modules incorporating the company’s steel module frames passed frame-related industry-standard tests required to support module maker certifications.  Certifications included those of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), specifically IEC 61215 static mechanical load testing and IEC […]

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ComEd Announces Northern Illinois Substation Expansion Project

ComEd is planning an expansion of its 345 kV Elmhurst, Ill., transmission substation, with construction currently under way and an expected completion date by the end of next year. “ComEd is proud to maintain and grow the most reliable grid in the country, which requires proactive planning to meet the future power needs of our […]

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Yamaha Installs Solar Arrays at Georgia Facilities

Yamaha Motor Corporation plans to install solar arrays at the company’s Southeastern Headquarters in Kennesaw, Ga. and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) in Newnan, Ga. this summer. The initiative supports Yamaha’s goal to reduce emissions produced as a direct result of business activities and achieve carbon neutrality within its manufacturing operations and facilities […]

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QuickBOLT Names New VP of Product Development

Quickscrews International/QuickBOLT has appointed Rick Gentry as its vice president of product development, tasked with leading the strategic development of products tailored to the needs of woodworkers and solar installers. With over 30 years of dedicated service to the company, including his previous role as VP of sales, Gentry brings a wealth of experience and […]

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DWS Acquires 147 MW Solar Portfolio from X-ELIO

DWS has reached an agreement with X-ELIO to acquire three Spain PV plants, located in the municipality of Medina de las Torres, Badajoz, allowing German retail and institutional investors to invest directly into the infrastructure projects.  The projects, with a total of 147 MW in capacity, began operations last year. X-ELIO plans to remain in […]

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Lydian Energy to Focus North America Solar and BESS Projects

Lydian Energy has announced its launch as an independent power producer specializing in the development, construction and operation of utility-scale North America solar and BESS projects. Backed by Excelsior Energy Capital, the company owns nine projects representing 1.75 GW of solar and battery storage capacity in Texas and New Mexico. “We are excited to announce […]

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