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Recom releases new all-black, bifacial module
By | February 7, 2024 Recom Technologies has unveiled its latest solar panel design: the Lion 450-W bifacial, all-black module with silver…
High electricity prices push REC Silicon to end polysilicon production in Montana
By | February 7, 2024 REC Silicon announced today that it would shut down its polysilicon production capacity in Butte, Montana. The…
Renu Energy Solutions becomes Swell channel partner for VPP market
By | February 7, 2024 Energy management company Swell Energy has acquired North Carolina-based residential and commercial solar installer Renu Energy Solutions….
Guest column: Thin-film solar panels can unlock agrivoltaics
Solar power has become ubiquitous across the globe. It’s no longer a quirky alternative source of energy you’d only come across in…
SolAmerica agrees to purchase 205 MW of First Solar panels for DG market
By | February 7, 2024 SolAmerica Energy has agreed to procure 205 MW of Series 6 Plus and Series 7 thin-film solar modules…
SnapNrack debuts residential solar mount with butyl flashing
By | February 7, 2024 SnapNrack, a solar mounting solutions manufacturer, is launching its new AnchorFoot roof attachment and proprietary DeckAnchor fasteners…
Insurance reps provide tips on reducing fire risks in battery energy storage
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are projected to generate 44% of all…
3.7-MWh ESS system in California to provide emergency water backup
By | February 7, 2024 Energy Toolbase has completed commissioning on Ventura Energy’s five-site, 3.7-MWh energy storage portfolio at critical water facilities…
True North Solar Project Receives Delivery of Main Power Transformers
Avangrid has delivered and installed both main power transformers at its True North solar project, as module and racking system installation continues…
ClearGen, King Energy Partner to Power Multi-Tenant Real Estate Solar
Rob Howard ClearGen and King Energy have announced a collaboration, with ClearGen committing more than $150 million to fund King Energy’s solar…
Castillo Engineering, Summit Ridge Energy start 82-MW community solar portfolio development
By | February 6, 2024 Castillo Engineering has been selected by Summit Ridge Energy, a commercial solar contractor, to provide design and…
Sunstone Credit offers new loan product for small businesses going solar
By | February 6, 2024 Sunstone Credit just announced a new loan product for small business solar loans under $250,000: Express Loan….
Clean Energy Credit Union launches ‘Clean Energy for All’ loan program
By | February 6, 2024 Clean Energy Credit Union recently launched its Clean Energy for All loan program. This initiative aims to…
USITC’s midterm report on Sec. 201 solar tariffs heads to President
By | February 6, 2024 Credit: NextEra Energy In a 408-page report, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) released its midterm findings…
Summit Ridge Energy Selects Castillo Engineering for Solar Project Services
A Summit Ridge Energy community solar project in Morris, IL. (Credit: Summit Ridge Energy) Castillo Engineering has been chosen by Summit Ridge…
Summit Energy Expands Into Pennsylvania Market
Summit Energy has announced its market expansion and launch into the Pennsylvania solar market, offering its design and installation services to the…
Electriq, Aveyo Partner on Homeowner Solar + Storage Program
Frank Magnotti Electriq Power has partnered with Aveyo to provide customer acquisition and installation services of Electriq’s solar-plus-BESS for the company’s Sustainable…
Spearmint Energy Secures Loan from Manulife for ERCOT BESS Project
Cory Magnuson Spearmint Energy has closed a $47.5 million project finance term loan from Manulife to support the commercial operation of Revolution,…
Radiance Solar, Pivot Energy Partner on Illinois Community Solar Projects
Steve Newby Radiance Solar and Pivot Energy have collaborated on a portfolio of five community solar projects in Illinois with a combined…
Recurrent Energy Secures Financing for Bayou Galion Project
Ismael Guerrero Canadian Solar subsidiary Recurrent Energy has secured $160 million in financing for its 127 MW Bayou Galion Solar project, located…
Imperial Star Solar to open 1.5-GW solar panel factory in Houston this year
A Cambodian contract manufacturer for many Chinese Tier 1 solar panel companies is bringing its own brand of panels to the United…
Guest column: IRA incentives for low-income community solar Part two: New applications for pre-existing solutions
In my previous article in this series, we delved into the multitude of ways that the Treasury Dept.’s guidance on the IRA’s…