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Month: June 2022

FCC considers offshore wireless networks for renewable projects

Nokia has headed the proposal, looking to use 4G and 5G networks to support offshore renewable energy projects. June 9, 2022 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to begin gathering information on a Notice of Inquiry submitted by Nokia the development of offshore wireless 4G and 5G networks, which could be utilized by developers, owners, …

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First three solar + storage microgrids in the works for Puerto Rico resilience initiative

The Puerto Rico Community Energy Resilience Initiative (CERI) is celebrating the construction kickoff of three microgrid solar + storage systems, part of a new model for local energy resilience. The projects under construction now include a total of 132 kW of solar and 108 kWh of storage. The grant-and-loan-blended finance model, which is the first …

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Due to community concerns, Origis Energy agrees to relocate Sand Bluff Solar Project

Solar projects on a community’s land / in a community need buy-in from that community. For the Sand Bluff Solar Project, collaboration between Origis Energy and community leaders from Archer, Florida’s Historic African-American community was key. Community leaders and adjoining property owners expressed concerns with original site plans for the project, and Origis Energy agreed …

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New legislation would formalize Rhode Island’s 100% renewable energy transition

New legislation passed by the Rhode Island state Senate would create a plan to realize goals established in 2020 by executive order. The Senate approved Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio’s bill (2022-S 2274A) that would require 100% of all electricity sold in Rhode Island be generated from renewable sources by 2033 — the most ambitious timeline …

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Kūpono Solar Project will be first via Ameresco, Bright Canyon joint venture

The proposed Kūpono Solar Project, a combined solar and battery system to be built at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex in Hawai‘i, is moving forward, announced Ameresco and energy infrastructure developer Bright Canyon Energy. The proposed project is designed to deliver 42 MW to Hawaiian Electric’s grid on the island of O‘ahu. …

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Nexamp completes 2.8 MW community solar installation in Burlington, Illinois

The French Road solar project features more than 7,000 solar panels and will supply enough power for about 400 homes. June 9, 2022 The French Road Solar project in Burlington, Illinois is one of about two dozen in the state completed by Nexamp, a Massachusetts-based company that recently established an office in Chicago. Local officials …

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Four Maryland nonprofits receive funding to build low-income solar

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced $1.5 million in awards to build new solar on low-income Marylanders’ primary residence. Funding for this project is made possible through MEA’s Low Income Solar Grant Program, which is funded by the Strategic Energy Investment Fund. “Through this program, MEA continues to remain committed to making solar energy accessible …

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ForeFront Power, Hannon Armstrong co-sponsor 131-MW solar, storage portfolio

ForeFront Power partnered with Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, a leading investor in climate solutions, to create an equity investment platform for the shared ownership of a 131 MW portfolio of distributed solar and solar-plus-storage projects. CohnReznick Capital served as financial advisor to ForeFront Power on the transaction. Sales and Marketing Month sponsor Get Aurora …

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