March 2022 | Page 13 of 28 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Standard Solar partners with U.S. Light Energy on solar project serving New York’s Tri-County Energy Consortium

Over 28 municipalities and school districts across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties in New York are reducing their electricity costs and enhancing the state’s clean energy portfolio with solar energy. Standard Solar and its partner, U.S. Light Energy, have completed an 11.52 MW-combined solar project for members of the Tri-County Energy Consortium. “Schools and community play a significant role …

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New report outlines how electric school buses could speed transition to clean electric grid

News / By Staff

Cutting-edge technology could enable electric school buses to store energy and return it to the grid, creating flexibility and stability for a renewable-powered future BOSTON — As early as next month, billions of new federal dollars will start to become available for school districts across the country to transition to clean, electric school buses. Today, …

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15 solar projects approved for Dominion Energy Virginia customers

Projects / By Staff

This past Tuesday, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) approved a significant expansion of new solar and energy storage projects for Dominion Energy Virginia customers. Once operational, the projects will provide nearly 1,000 MW of carbon-free electricity, enough to power about 250,000 Virginia homes at peak output. The approved expansion includes 15 Dominion Energy Virginia projects, as …

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The Catholic University of America furthers sustainability efforts with 7.4-MW community solar project

Industry / By Staff

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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EnergySage solar market report finds that as prices rise, customer choice expands

Markets / By Staff

Despite slightly higher prices, findings show that buyers have myriad choices and strong preferences for paired modules/inverter; shoppers are interested in storage–where choices abound, but three stalwarts remain. March 17, 2022 EnergySage released its fourteenth semi-annual Solar Marketplace Intel Report, which covers pricing, equipment, and consumer preference trends in the US residential solar and energy …

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Connecticut boilermaker reduces emissions further with solar carport

Industry / By Staff

Utility subsidiary ConEdison Solutions installed a 209-kW solar carport project at Preferred Utilities Manufacturing in Dansbury, Connecticut. The solar array was installed in the facility’s parking lot, creating a covered parking area. Credit: Preferred Utilities Manufacturing “The energy market needs equipment and expertise that leverage the use of renewable energy,” said Dwayne Boulden, Preferred’s Vice …

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Iowa politician attacks landowner freedoms

Installation / By Staff

Law moving forward in Iowa that would ban solar on any land in state measured at minimal “corn suitability rating.” March 17, 2022 An Iowa politician submitted legislation that could dictate to landowners that they are forbidden from leasing their land for commercial solar power, if their soil meets a minimum ‘corn suitability rating’. The …

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Solar advocates to stage live “phone-in” during March 17 CPUC meeting

Industry / By Staff

Solar supporters will stage a live “phone-in” on the steps of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) headquarters during the March 17 virtual meeting, seeking answers about a rooftop solar proceeding that has largely occurred out of public view. Net metering is not on the agenda for Thursday’s meeting. The commission delayed the decision-making process to …

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EnergySage report finds solar prices increased for first time in at least 7 years

Industry / By Staff

Solar Smart Living EnergySage has released its fourteenth semiannual “Solar Marketplace Intel Report,” which covers dynamic pricing, equipment and consumer preference trends shaping today’s U.S. residential solar and energy storage industries. The report analyzes millions of transaction-level data points generated by quotes sent to homeowners shopping on EnergySage.com in 2021 for solar panels and batteries …

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Sunrise brief: Solar supply chain issues–from duties to tariffs to COVID-19 and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Installation / By Staff

Also on the rise: Advanced conductors could enable 27GW more renewable power per year. Solar-powered data server network developed to frame the internet as a natural resource. Stanford flips the switch on new solar array, powering campus with 100% renewables. Project between Maui Electric and Paeahu Solar moves forward. Global tracker provider FTC Solar posts …

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Month: March 2022