November 1, 2022 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Ford adds 4 MW Convergent energy storage system to Ontario engine assembly operations

AI-powered energy storage system helps Ford reduce energy costs while improving long-term sustainability on Ontario grid. November 1, 2022 Auto maker Ford Motor is adding a 4 MW (8 MWh) lithium-ion battery storage project to its Midwest automotive assembly operations with a project developed in Windsor, Ontario at Ford’s Essex Engine Plant by Convergent Energy …

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Assessing capabilities of residential solar + storage systems amidst long-duration outages

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With stories about outages during extreme weather events driving adoption of residential behind-the-meter (BTM) solar + storage, a recent Berkeley Lab report offers an expansive analysis of the performance capabilities of these systems when they are most vital. November 1, 2022 Amidst the recent destruction caused by Hurricane Ian has emerged a story of resilience …

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Rackless, earth-mounted solar 107 MW memorandum of understanding signed

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Erthos announced a 14 MW portfolio of earth-mount solar PV projects under contract along with a memorandum of understanding for a 107 MW project. November 1, 2022 Erthos, an energy technology company with uniquely designed utility-scale Earth Mount Solar PV, announced 14 MW of projects under contract and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a …

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Sunrun will set up 17-MW VPP on Puerto Rico for PREPA

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Puerto Rico’s sole electric utility provider, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), has chosen Sunrun as the installation company and battery provider for the island’s first virtual power plant (VPP). The 17-MW VPP will network together more than 7,000 Sunrun solar + storage systems installed on homes. “Puerto Ricans are ready to make the move …

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Google signs 942-MW PPA on solar projects under development in Texas

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Google will purchase approximately 75%, or 942 MW, of the renewable energy produced by four of SB Energy Global‘s solar projects under development in Texas. The projects — Orion 1-3 and Eiffel — total 1.2 GW and are expected to be operational by mid-2024. “SB Energy is thrilled to join forces with Google to provide …

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A 6,000 square foot net zero home in New Jersey

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This sprawling LEED Platinum Certified home now features 80 solar panels and microinverters mounted on a metal roof with penetration-free attachments. November 1, 2022 Located in the historic district of Society Hill in Piscataway, New Jersey is a sprawling 6,000-square-foot home. With an impressive façade and two grand stone columns at its entrance, one would …

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rPlus Energies starts construction on 200-MW Utah solar project

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Renewable energy developer rPlus Energies has commenced construction of the 200 MWAC/240 MWDC Appaloosa Solar 1 project located in Iron County, Utah. Credit: rPlus Energies Appaloosa Solar 1 is being built next to the 80 MWAC/110 MWDC Three Peaks Solar project. Completed in 2016, Three Peaks Solar was the second utility-scale solar project developed in …

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ESS sees flow battery demand curve turning upward

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It might be that long duration energy storage has turned its growth curve upward, and some of us might not have realized it. pv magazine USA sat with Hugh McDermott of Energy Storage Systems Inc (ESS Inc) at RE+ to discuss the company’s technology and future. The truth is, all the commotion around batteries has …

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As China expands energy storage manufacturing, the U.S. can step up to compete

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By investing in factories to build zinc-ion batteries for energy storage, the U.S. can rapidly establish a complete energy storage supply chain. November 1, 2022 Whether it’s California’s record-breaking heat waves causing narrowly avoided blackouts or Texas’ billion dollar efforts to keep the lights on, the need for resilient stationary energy storage systems throughout the …

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Erthos flat solar ground-mounts under contract for 14 MW of projects

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Erthos, a solar mounting company specializing in securing panels flat on the ground, has been contracted for 14 MW of PV projects and is in negotiations for an additional 107-MWDC project. Maryland-based community solar developer Chaberton Energy is one of five contractors working with Erthos. Earth Mount Solar PV by Erthos. “Erthos technology allows us …

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