Solar-Log, an energy monitoring and management company, and Kitu Systems Inc. say they are collaborating to offer solar plant monitoring, control and communication solutions that meet the new California’s Rule 21 mandate.  Starting on March 22nd, under California’s Rule 21 mandate, all smart inverters deployed with solar and energy storage installations in California are required […]

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has unveiled the details of the awards for 21 large-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects across upstate New York, totaling 1,278 MW of new renewable capacity.  These projects, which New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and other state and local agencies will ensure are sited and developed responsibly, […]

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SunPower has been selected to deliver close to 11 MW DC of solar power in New England as a result of the region’s 14th Forward Capacity Auction (FCA 14).  The auction is held annually to ensure that the six states in ISO New England’s service territory have enough resources to meet future electricity needs. By […]

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Osaka Gas USA (OGUSA), a subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co. Ltd., has agreed to invest in SolAmerica Energy, a U.S. distributed solar energy project developer and EPC provider. This joint venture marks OGUSA’s first investment in the U.S. renewable energy space and will expand OGUSA’s power portfolio in North America. SolAmerica Energy will use OGUSA’s […]

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Hannah Solar Government Services (HSGS) has completed the construction of approximately 4 MW of solar energy systems for NASA at the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.  The systems include a 4 MW single-axis tracker solar photovoltaic (PV) system and a 262 kW solar PV parking canopy. “NASA is a leader among federal agencies in setting […]

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Canadian Solar Inc., a global solar company, says its subsidiary – Canadian Solar Australia – has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon. The solar power will be supplied from Canadian Solar’s 146 MWp/110 MW AC Gunnedah solar farm, which will reach commercial operation by 2021. The solar farm will utilize the company’s BiKu […]

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Sungrow, an inverter solution supplier for renewables, says the 200 MW utility-scale Wright Solar project, utilizing Sungrow SG2500U-MV turnkey inverter solutions, has been operational since early this year in California’s Central Valley. The project is California’s largest solar installation built exclusively for a community choice aggregation (CCA) agency. The Central Valley is home to many […]

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Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Inc. (IEA), an infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil knowledge, has been awarded a 20 MW AC solar project in Indiana. The contract was secured by White Construction, a subsidiary of IEA that manages utility-scale renewable energy and heavy civil infrastructure projects. The award is for construction of […]

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The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has delivered a letter to the Trump Administration signed by more than 140 solar companies across the country, asking for continued economic growth opportunities in the advancement of mutual goals.  The text of the letter is as follows: “Dear Mr. President: On behalf of the U.S. solar industry and […]

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The Washington State House and Senate have passed a bill that will update the state’s solar recycling policy.  This bill will inform the final design and adoption of a comprehensive solar recycling program that is data-driven and considers the lifespan of modules, which can last up to 50 years in the field. “This week, HB […]

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Altius Minerals Corp. says its subsidiary, Altius Renewable Royalties Corp. (ARR), has entered into an initial $35 million royalty financing agreement with Apex Clean Energy related to an extensive portfolio of wind and solar energy development projects located across North America. Apex has commercialized over 5 GW of clean energy projects since its inception in […]

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The Town of Breckenridge has signed an agreement with Colorado’s largest community solar developer, Pivot Energy, to subscribe to 3.6 MW of community solar capacity.  The solar subscription provides the remaining amount of clean energy currently needed for Breckenridge to achieve its goal of reaching 100% renewable electricity for its municipal facilities by 2025. The […]

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