The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) has issued a request for information (RFI) to gather input on sustainable, cost-effective end-of-life practices for photovoltaic (PV) system components. SETO requests feedback from solar and waste management industries, academia, research laboratories, government agencies and other stakeholders on issues related to the PV end-of-life management […]

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State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Fund), a California-based provider of workers’ compensation insurance, says construction has begun on a sustainability and solar energy program that includes solar, electric vehicle charging stations and energy storage at seven locations throughout the state.  Designed and constructed by ENGIE North America, through its affiliate ENGIE Services U.S. Inc., and […]

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Northern Indiana Public Service Co. LLC (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., has opened its next round of request for proposals (RFP) to consider a combination of potential resources to meet the future electric needs of its customers. The RFP is open until June 30. The RFP is part of the company’s 2021 Integrated Resource […]

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a provider of electricity for business customers and local power companies, has entered into a new Green Invest partnership with Facebook and RWE Renewables that will build a 150 MW solar facility near Millington, Tenn. Facebook will use 110 MW of the solar energy to support its data center operations […]

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REC Group, a Norway-based solar energy company, has unveiled the REC TwinPeak 4 Series, the fourth generation of its solar panels for residential and commercial rooftop installations.  The latest REC TwinPeak features a new cell structure design and higher power output than its predecessor. Like all REC panels, it is eligible for the REC ProTrust […]

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UL, a global safety advisor on the development, evaluation and optimization of renewable energy projects, has acquired Clear Sky Analytics’ proprietary software platform and related assets. Founded by solar industry veterans Ajay Saproo and John Corson, Clear Sky Analytics specializes in distilling and interpreting operating PV solar plant data to improve performance by providing actionable […]

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Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd. says it is commercializing its new Maxeon Air technology platform.  The result of five years of research, development and testing, Maxeon Air enables the production of frameless, thin, lightweight solar panels with efficiency and performance equivalent to standard solar panels. Maxeon Air panels will be featured in selected projects in Europe […]

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BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC, a U.S.-based distributor of solar and energy storage components and systems, says it has become a distributor for Silfab Solar, a North American manufacturer of high-performance solar modules. BayWa r.e. says its strong commitment to serving solar contractors and its record as a distributor offers Silfab a differentiated approach to […]

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Pine Gate Renewables has launched Blue Ridge Power, a new EPC company that will house Pine Gate’s current EPC operations. In connection with the launch, Blue Ridge Power also acquired the solar division of Horne Brothers Construction, one of the largest mechanical and civil contractors in the U.S. With the addition of the Horne Brothers team, […]

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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Facilities & Services (F&S) has completed construction of Solar Farm 2.0, totaling 12.3 MW DC, with the planting phase of the farm’s pollinator habitat commencing this month.  The project is the second solar farm constructed at the university and achieves clean energy sustainability goals outlined in the university’s Illinois Climate […]

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Q CELLS says it is investing an additional €15.5 million into its global R&D headquarters in Thalheim, Germany, as part of the company’s ongoing R&D roadmap to drive next-generation solar module technology development.  The €15.5 million comes on top of last year’s pledge to invest €20 million into machinery and equipment for next-generation PV technology […]

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New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) has completed its first utility-scale energy storage project: a 2.45 MW project developed in partnership with ENGIE North America. ENGIE will own and operate the battery unit, which is located on the site of NHEC’s 2 MW solar array in Moultonborough, N.H. The battery unit will charge from NHEC’s distribution […]

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