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Mayfield Renewables launches education summit this fall

Engineering consultant Mayfield Renewables is launching an education summit and will hold its inaugural event at The University of Texas at Austin…

Residential installer Titan Solar Power closes doors

An email shared on Reddit and across social media is claiming that residential solar dealer Titan Solar Power has shut its doors….

Electriq Power files for bankruptcy, liquidates assets

By | June 17, 2024 Small-scale energy storage manufacturer Electriq Power filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on May 3, 2024, and has…

Captona, Scale Microgrids Complete Investment in Solar Portfolio

Izzet Bensusan Captona and Scale Microgrids have closed on and funded a portfolio of community solar and microgrid assets in New York…

5-GW solar panel plant coming to Tennessee

A new brand will be setting up a 5-GW solar cell and panel manufacturing facility in Portland, Tennessee. ReCreate is a joint…

AlphaStruxure, Montgomery County Break Ground on Renewable Energy-Powered Transit Depot

Bus Depot Rendering – Aerial View (Source: AlphaStruxure) AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County, Md., have broken ground on an integrated microgrid infrastructure project…

Silfab Solar Modules Earn Top Performer Rating From Kiwa PVEL

Paolo Maccario Silfab Solar has earned a “top performer” rating for its Elite model solar panel under the 2024 Kiwa PV Evolution…

Kupono Solar at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Enters Commercial Operations

The Dedication Ceremony of Kūpono Solar Marked by the Untying of a Maile Lei. (Photo: Business Wire) Ameresco says Kūpono solar and…

GoodLeap Announces Closing of $311.6M Solar-Loan Securitization

(Credit: Mark Goble) GoodLeap has closed on its GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust 2024-1, a securitization sponsored by Goldman Sachs Lending Partners. …

Empact updates IRA compliance software with new energy community bonus rules

Empact Technologies has released a software update that incorporates support for the latest Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) energy community bonus credit compliance…

New finance company will help small businesses access IRA tax credits

Climate fintech company Giraffe Financial has launched a service specifically focused on making Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits accessible to underserved…

Renewables account for 99% of new electricity connected to U.S. grid in 2024

According to the latest data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), renewables have provided nearly all – 99.2% – new…

Pisgah Energy installs solar for NC furniture company

By | June 13, 2024 Vanguard Furniture and Pisgah Energy teamed up again to design and install two roof-mounted solar projects at…

3 Reasons You Need Both Remote + On-Site Data For Installing Solar

Key takeaway: Combining remote and on-site data ensures accurate system sizing, production estimates, and hardware costs. Making a preliminary design is beneficial…

How This Iowa-Based Solar Contractor Stays Ahead Of The Competition With Technology

Eagle Point Solar increased safety, accuracy, and revenue with Scanifly Eagle Point Solar (EPS) builds solar arrays for residential, commercial, government, and…

How Drones Make Install Day Safer And Faster

Key takeaway: Installers can use drones to confirm final design accuracy, site context, and gather information necessary for safety checklists. Adding installation…

Maxeon Says IBC Solar Panels Eliminate Hotspot Risk

Matt Dawson Maxeon Solar Technologies has published results it says confirms the resilience of its Maxeon Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) panels against…

D.R. Horton Offers Canadian Solar PV Panels, Batteries to California

(Credit: Christian Ferrer) Canadian Solar has entered into an agreement with homebuilder D.R. Horton to offer its solar and energy storage products…

Ameren Missouri Doubles Renewables Program

Mark Birk Ameren Missouri has received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission to acquire a 150 MW solar facility currently under…

TWAICE, NARDAC partner to improve insurance terms with battery storage analytics

TWAICE, provider of battery analytics software, and NARDAC, energy and infrastructure broker, have partnered to enable improved insurance coverage for battery energy storage…

San Rafael City Schools, REC Solar Partner on Districtwide Solar

Scott Therein The San Rafael City Schools (SRCS) Board of Education has selected REC Solar to build, own and operate 2.3 MW…

Orsted’s Co-Located Helena Energy Center Commences Operation

Ørsted gathered with Bee County Commissioner Dennis Dewitt, State Senator Morgan LaMantia, landowners and community members to celebrate the commencement of Helena…

SolaREIT Finances 2,000+ Acres of Community Solar Land

Laura Pagliarulo SolaREIT has surpassed 2,000 acres of community solar land financed through its capital solutions, representing 70 projects across nine states….

Swift Solar Announces $27M Series A Funding Round

Joel Jean Swift Solar has closed its $27 million Series A financing round, co-led by Eni Next and Fontinalis Partners. Also joining…

SolarBank Developing 6.41 MW New York Project

Credit: Christian Ferrer SolarBank Corp. intends to develop the 6.41 MW ground-mount Rice Road community solar project, located on a 17-acre site…

K2 Systems expands US manufacturing with new solar mount

K2 Systems is shifting production for two of its solar attachments, including a new solar mount, to the United States to comply…

California disability services provider invests in community solar with PowerMarket

PowerMarket PowerMarket announced that it has been chosen by Redwood Family Care Network (RFCN), a provider of intellectual and developmental disability services, to…