March 23, 2022 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Standard Solar to build the Washington metro region’s largest community solar array

Standard Solar is partnering with The Catholic University of America to build the Washington metropolitan region’s largest urban community solar array on the University’s campus in northeast D.C. The 7.4-MW project will provide access to locally generated, renewable energy through the D.C. community solar program to residents, non-profits and businesses. Standard Solar will own, operate …

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New York hits 1GW of community solar

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The state has become the nation’s largest and most active community solar market, with a pipeline boasting more than 700 potential community solar installations. March 23, 2022 The ribbon cutting for DSD Renewables’ new 7.5MW community solar project in Schenectady County, New York was met with considerably more fanfare than a typical project of its capacity, …

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New York takes first steps in preparing the electric grid for more renewables

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) has announced two projects in the Southern Tier have received awards through the first round of the Future Grid Challenge to help forecast and assess the impact of increasing electrification on the …

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Hanwha commits to US manufacturing across the supply chain

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Hanwha Solutions becomes the largest shareholder of REC Silicon and, pending passage of SEMA, commits to a multi-phase, multi-billion-dollar expansion across the full solar energy supply chain. March 23, 2022 Hanwha Solutions announces stepped up efforts to supply customers with “Made-in-America” products. Hanwha, the Korean company that owns Q CELLS, launched this effort by becoming …

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Nexamp adds energy storage to community solar projects to serve peak demand

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The company co-located energy storage in a grid-congested area of central Massachusetts. March 23, 2022 Solar developer Nexamp announced it added energy storage to two of its Massachusetts-located community solar projects, providing numerous benefits to the grid. Brockelman Road solar is a 1.7MW project that was paired with a 1MW/2MWh battery system, and Clark Road …

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Puerto Rico solar tax has been defeated

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The story of how the three-year battle was fought and won, at least for now, was shared with members of Puerto Rico’s solar trade group. March 23, 2022 A proposed surcharge on customers with rooftop solar power in Puerto Rico, to fund repayment of the utility PREPA’s debt, is now off the negotiating table, due …

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Hanwha becomes largest shareholder in REC Silicon and will reopen Moses Lake factory in 2023

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Following its initial $160 million acquisition to acquire a 16.67% stake in REC Silicon in January 2022, Hanwha will now become the largest shareholder of REC Silicon by acquiring an additional 4.67% stake from Aker Horizons, a sustainability investment firm that had been co-owner of REC Silicon with Hanwha Solutions. The deal is valued at …

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Sunrise brief: Texas can shut down coal and run on solar and wind

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Also on the rise: Underserved communities get a clean energy boost from DOE. Michigan renewable energy program so popular that the utility has “thousands of megawatts” of clean energy planned to meet demand. Ampyr Energy USA plans 5GW solar development in US. Nextracker unveils all-terrain tracker.

KORE Power launches energy storage installation division after NRI acquisition

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American lithium battery maker KORE Power is getting into the installation game after acquiring Northern Reliability (NRI) and launching KORE Solutions, a full-service storage integrator. This move will allow KORE to become a vertically integrated energy solutions provider. KORE Solutions combines the manufacturing capabilities of KORE Power with NRI’s nearly 50 years of experience advancing energy …

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ComEd opens enrollment to community solar project

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A new solar project will connect Illinois customers to clean energy and bill savings. The utility said its program will expand to over 80 community solar projects by year’s end. March 23, 2022 Customers of Illinois utility ComEd will have an option to get access to local solar energy, as the community Gar Creek solar …

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