The pv magazine USA tour of solar incentives now takes us to our second stop in the DMV: Maryland, which, like its neighbor, Delaware, is one of the most densely-populated states in the country. Similarly to Delaware, Maryland generates less than 5% of its electricity from solar resources, however this has more to do with …
The developer entered a joint venture to deliver 300 MW of solar, 600 MWh of battery energy storage to Arizona’s Southwest Public Power Agency. July 19, 2022 After a competitive solicitation process, utility-scale developer BrightNight announced it entered a joint venture with Southwest Public Power Agency (SPPA) in Arizona to deliver 300 MW of solar …
North American solar PV mounting provider Polar Racking announced the acquisition of Axsus Solar, a fixed-tilt racking and single-axis tracker manufacturer. Polar has added Axsus’ Sol-X, a single-axis tracker, to its product line of fixed-tilt and carport solar structures. Axsus Solar powered by Polar Racking. “The addition of Axsus Solar to Polar Racking advances our …
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Ohio-based manufacturer Roll-A-Rack has developed a gutter-like solar racking system that captures rain falling on solar panels. To prevent soil erosion and grow vegetation, certain space must be allowed between panel rows on ground-mount solar projects. For Roll-A-Rack, that distance is 11 in., reducing its project footprint compared to other ground-mount projects. The water harvested …
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In one year, Pittsburgh Airport’s microgrid saved so much in energy costs that it’s considering doubling the size of the installation. July 19, 2022 One year ago Pittsburgh International Airport became the first major US airport to be powered entirely by a microgrid using natural gas and solar energy, and the results are in. Carbon dioxide emissions …
Pittsburgh Airport solar microgrid saved $1 million in energy costs Read More »
Tigo announced the launch of its Pure Signal technology for Tigo RSS Transmitters. Designed to enhance powerline communication (PLC) signal quality, Pure Signal technology reduces the impact of electromagnetic interference in large-scale solar systems. Built on patented advanced rapid shutdown technology, Tigo RSS Transmitters with Pure Signal technology pair with an industry-leading list of third-party …
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With strong demand for its Timberline nailable solar shingle, GAF Energy is looking to expand manufacturing capacity 500%. July 19, 2022 Until the company’s 2021 renovation of a 112,000-squre-foot factory in San Jose, California, GAF Energy’s building integrated solar products were manufactured in South Korea. The reason for the move to the United States was …
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In half the states, interconnection procedures for distributed energy resources do not yet mention energy storage. To help states remove that hurdle, and several others, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council is providing guidance on a detailed toolkit. July 19, 2022 Energy storage can control when rooftop solar exports energy to the grid, and that “export control” …
States that enable distributed storage will make room for more rooftop solar Read More »
The new program tackles barriers to solar adoption for low-income customers through a net metering rate adder and a one-time $3,000 upfront cash rebate. July 19, 2022 The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved final amendments to the state’s net metering policy, first outlined in Jan. 2022, which now refers to the program as …
Aurora Solar, a cloud-based solar platform, unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to support solar team members, from marketing and sales, to design and more. Powered by proprietary computer vision and machine learning algorithms, Aurora’s AI solutions are designed to drive solar adoption by lowering soft costs of delivery, and ultimately accelerating project …
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