October 2022 | Page 12 of 19 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Bucknell University unveils solar array, installed by Encore Renewable Energy

Bucknell University and Vermont’s Encore Renewable Energy debuted a 1.76 MW solar array this week that will support up to 7% of the university’s electricity. Bucknell has a goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. “Bucknell has been actively seeking solar opportunities in an effort to achieve goals found in the University’s sustainability plan,” said Bucknell …

Bucknell University unveils solar array, installed by Encore Renewable Energy Read More »

Sunrun partners with Enel X Way to offer home EV charging stations

Markets / By Staff

The residential solar provider will now offer Level 2 EV charging. October 13, 2022 Enel X Way and Sunrun, a major residential solar provider, announced the two have partnered to offer Enel X Way’s Level 2 EV charging stations. The co-branded EV charger joins Sunrun’s rooftop residential solar and battery energy storage offerings. The partnership …

Sunrun partners with Enel X Way to offer home EV charging stations Read More »

California school district saves $70 million with 8.1 MW solar installation

Installation / By Staff

Chula Vista Elementary School District now has solar across 48 sites and is putting the final touches on a microgrid system that will provide backup emergency power. October 13, 2022 Energy costs are the second largest expense for U.S. schools, according to the report Brighter Future: A Study on Solar in U.S. Schools by Generation 180, …

California school district saves $70 million with 8.1 MW solar installation Read More »

ENGIE completes 8.1-MW solar portfolio for Chula Vista Elementary School District

Industry / By Staff

Chula Vista Elementary School District and ENGIE North America announced the completion of the district’s new solar project. The District now has 8.1 MW of solar installed across 48 sites and is finalizing the installation of a microgrid system. The microgrid is located at the Education Service and Support Center and powered through solar and …

ENGIE completes 8.1-MW solar portfolio for Chula Vista Elementary School District Read More »

Rooftop solar adoption rises sharply as system value to homeowners increases

Installation / By Staff

Annual rooftop solar installations more than double when each homeowner’s long-term “profit” on a system increases from zero to $1,000, a study found. Based partly on that study, a Minnesota utility must now evaluate distributed solar incentives as a means to save all customers money. October 13, 2022 Annual rooftop solar installations more than double …

Rooftop solar adoption rises sharply as system value to homeowners increases Read More »

Sunrise brief: Sunrun completes successful residential virtual power plant in New England

Policy / By Staff

Westinghouse Electric to be acquired by Brookfield Renewable and Cameco A consortium comprised of Brookfield Renewable and Cameco together with its institutional partners, has signed an agreement to acquire Westinghouse Electric Company from Brookfield Business Partners. Estimate your home solar potential with the Solar Calculator SolarReviews provides customized solar savings and design estimates for your …

Sunrise brief: Sunrun completes successful residential virtual power plant in New England Read More »

California Energy Commission to require more utility transparency into time-of-use electricity rates

Industry / By Staff

The California Energy Commission (CEC) today adopted updates to the state’s load management standards that will give consumers more timely and accurate information on electricity costs, to help them manage energy use — especially around times when demand is high. As the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency, the CEC has statutory authority to …

California Energy Commission to require more utility transparency into time-of-use electricity rates Read More »

Clēnera chooses Merit Controls for solar + storage grid integration services

Industry / By Staff

Grid integration provider Merit Controls announced that utility-scale solar and energy storage developer Clēnera will work to accelerate the deployment of the Merit Controls solution in the U.S. through their partnership. The partnership is unique in that Merit Controls provides a secure, programmatic, scalable, standardized and integrated approach to interconnection and control of U.S. renewable …

Clēnera chooses Merit Controls for solar + storage grid integration services Read More »

CPUC To Hold Public Forums on PacifiCorp’s 2023 General Rate Case

News / By Staff

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold remote public forums to provide an opportunity for customers of PacifiCorp to offer their perspective and input to the CPUC about the company’s 2023 rate increase proposal, as follows: WHEN: November 7, 2022, 1 p.m. AND 6 p.m. WHERE: Remote access via webcast or phone for all public …

CPUC To Hold Public Forums on PacifiCorp’s 2023 General Rate Case Read More »

Quinbrook, Primergy find investor for Gemini, largest solar + storage project currently under construction

Projects / By Staff

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and its portfolio company Primergy Solar sold a minority equity stake in its $1.2 billion Gemini Solar + Storage project outside of Las Vegas to APG, the largest pension asset manager in the Netherlands. APG has agreed to acquire a 49% equity ownership in the project on behalf of its pension fund …

Quinbrook, Primergy find investor for Gemini, largest solar + storage project currently under construction Read More »

Month: October 2022