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Day: July 14, 2022

CPUC Sets Stage To Enable Widespread Demand Flexibility

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), recognizing the importance of demand-side strategies in meeting the state’s climate and reliability goals, today approved the opening of a new public process that seeks to enable widespread demand flexibility through electric rates. The concept of demand flexibility allows consumers to play a key role in the operation of …

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Novel method to turn existing solar parks into agrivoltaic facilities

An international research team has developed a new methodology to increase levels of pollination at ground-mounted solar plants. It involves the development of new vegetated land cover below and around solar parks. July 14, 2022 From pv magazine global An international research team has developed a new approach to improve land use at ground-mounted solar …

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New Mexico solar trade group becomes SEIA affiliate

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that the Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico (REIA-NM) is now an official state affiliate. REIA-NM becomes the 21st state affiliate of the national solar and storage industries trade association, expanding a network of organizations and resources dedicated to advancing the solar sector nationwide. “With rapidly growing …

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Qcells to build 717-kW solar, 556-kWh storage system for Korean food processing facility

Qcells has started a 717.6-kWdc behind-the-meter solar + storage project with food producer Jayone Foods in Paramount, California. The project, which will use Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10.3 modules and a 556-kWh storage system with Qcells’ Geli Energy Management System (EMS), should come online by Q4 2022 and offset 90% of Jayone Foods’ total loads at its …

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Applying agricultural siting guidelines to renewable energy permitting

The development of statewide renewable energy siting matrices can help reduce barriers to renewable energy development by providing guidance to local decision makers, according to a paper released by the Center for Rural Lands. July 14, 2022 Local officials, who may not be renewable energy experts, are tasked with drafting ordinances and approving permits for …

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Navajo Nation community gains energy independence with solar plus storage

Hard Rock Chapter House in Navajo Nation is now powered by clean, resilient and affordable energy. July 14, 2022 Navajo Nation is located in one of the sunniest spots in the Western United States, with over 270 sunny days a year. San Francisco non-profit, Empowered by Light, launched an initiative to power the local chapter …

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Bridge Solar Energy Development plans to corner C&I market with new venture

Bridge Investment Group Holdings announced the launch of its newest strategy, Bridge Solar Energy Development, in partnership with Lumen Energy. As companies move to decarbonize their operations, onsite renewable energy is increasingly economical. Commercial rooftop solar technology costs have fallen 69% over the last 10 years, while retail electricity prices increased 10% nationally just since …

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No resting on laurels, New York seeks to improve upon successful solar programs

NYSERDA has launched a Request for Information to gain stakeholder feedback on refinements to the state’s Large Scale Renewables procurement and Clean Energy Standard programs. July 14, 2022 Having recently announced two gigawatts of new solar power capacity across 22 projects, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) is launching two Requests …

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Sunrise brief: Americans beginning to correlate extreme weather with a climate crises, but purse strings are still tight

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