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Day: February 15, 2022

Novel Energy Solutions and Mechatron Solar partner on 20MW solar tracker project in Midwest

Novel Energy Solutions LLC announced a new strategic partnership with Mechatron Solar to develop C&I and utility scale dual-axis tracker solar installations. The initial installation is a planned 20MW solar project in the Midwest. Mechatron Solar trackers incorporate gearless, hydraulic motion drives. For the 20MW project, Mechatron Solar will manufacture approximately 515 of its M18KD …

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CPUC To Hold Workshop on Implementation of NTSB Safety Recommendation

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold a virtual workshop to discuss the implementation of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Safety Recommendation for utility natural gas pipeline projects, facilities, structures, and infrastructure. WHEN: January 13, 2022, 1-4 p.m. WHERE: Remote access via webcast or phone only: Live webcast with English or Spanish captions: …

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California regulators propose raising fees on owners of rooftop solar systems.

California regulators on Monday proposed requiring people with rooftop solar panels to pay more of the costs of operating the electric grid, a plan that some supporters of clean energy argued could greatly reduce the incentive for new residential installations. The proposal from the California Public Utilities Commission would impose higher utility fees on people …

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Glasgow Airport unveils plans for largest Scottish airport solar farm

Published: 4 Feb 2022, 11:28 The solar farm will generate enough power for the airport campus and neighbouring businesses. Image: AGS. A c.15MW solar farm is to be developed for Glasgow Airport, with the intention of it being operational by summer 2023. The 30-acre onsite ground-mounted solar farm is in the early stages of development …

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Q Cells partners with KSI for solar and storage project development and financing

Q Cells North America announced a partnership with Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure, LLC (KSI), a development and finance firm that manages investments in distributed scale solar and energy storage projects with the ultimate goal of ownership. Q Cells has allocated capital for investment into KSI projects in the U.S. including those that could include solar modules, …

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Sunrise brief: Georgia Power plans to retire all coal by 2035; add natural gas, renewables, and storage

SunCommon financing program helps Vermont organic farmers go solar Organic Valley, the largest farmer-owned organic cooperative in the US, is teaming up with SunCommon to help Vermont farmers go solar with zero up-front costs. Kansas Senator potentially to hamper solar growth in new bills Kansas state Sen. Mike Thompson (R) is supporting new bills that …

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The relationship of PV and metal roofs: Mounting system methods

S-5!, a manufacturer of metal roof attachment solutions with non-penetrative solutions for attaching solar systems to metal roofs, has released a three-part series of white papers examining the relationship between solar and metal roofs with the Metal Construction Association (MCA). In the first entry of this series, the two explored the advantages metal roofs inherently …

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CPUC Penalizes SCE for 2017 – 2018 Wildfires

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved penalties and permanent disallowances against Southern California Edison (SCE) for violations related to the ignition of five 2017 – 2018 Southern California wildfires. Under a proposed settlement with the CPUC’s Safety and Enforcement Division (SED), SCE shareholders will pay a $110 million penalty to California’s General Fund, …

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Solar power advocates slam new California proposal to reduce subsidies

California regulators on Monday proposed significant changes to the state’s solar incentive program in a move vehemently opposed by industry advocates. The new policy would reduce payments granted to solar customers for the excess power they generate — a policy known as net-energy metering — and also add monthly charges for customers. These changes would …

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