Utility-scale solar projects used to cost nearly $4,000 per kW to build in 2013. By 2020, they fell to $1,655 per kW. November 3, 2022 Historically, one of the main challenges for the ramp up of solar energy was the higher cost of construction relative to other available technologies. Innovation, economies of scale, and incentivization …
Testing and certification lab CSA Group opened its new Distributed Energy Resource Lab in Independence, Ohio. The new lab addresses an increasing demand for the testing and certification of energy storage devices, charging equipment, microgrid components, and power conversion systems. The 40,000 sq-ft advanced technology lab will provide CSA Group customers with an expanded set …
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Construction has started on a 20-MW solar farm near Pittsburgh International Airport that will supply electricity to the University of Pittsburgh for the next two decades. Credit: University of Pittsburgh Built on 68 acres on the border of Findlay Township in Allegheny County and Independence Township in Beaver County, the Gaucho Solar project is expected …
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Solar had its slowest quarter in two years in terms of deployment, hampered by global supply challenges that slowed growth, delayed projects, and driven up prices. November 3, 2022 With just under 1.9 GW of utility-scale solar installed in Q3 2022, the industry experienced its slowest quarter since Q3 2020. This was expected to …
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Formed earlier this year by Copenhagen, Denmark-based European Energy, EE North America is developing a 10 GW project portfolio of solar, storage and wind projects in the U.S. through 2026, with Arizona representing 20% of its project pipeline. November 3, 2022 EE North America, the U.S. project development business of European Energy A/S, partnered with …
New MidwayUSA headquarters outfitted with large, utility-scale rooftop solar array. Outdoor retailer MidwayUSA‘s new 300,000 sq ft headquarters in Columbia, Missouri, was outfitted with one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in the state via EnergyLink. The 1.612 MW system will both advance MidwayUSA’s sustainability mission while also delivering serious economic value. The solar array …
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Xendee is designed to model up to 25 different distributed energy resource technologies and calculate a techno-economic solution for each site to meet organizational goals including reducing costs, cutting CO2 emissions, increasing resilience, or a combination of all three. November 3, 2022 The Department of Defense (DoD) is looking to microgrids to shore up resilience …
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Hunting and outdoor retailer MidwayUSA’s new 300,000 sq ft headquarters was outfitted with one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in Missouri. EnergyLink was the primary design-build contractor for the 1.6-MW rooftop array that will advance MidwayUSA’s sustainability mission while also delivering economic value. Credit: EnergyLink “The MidwayUSA project is the new benchmark for corporations …
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Sunnova’s groundbreaking community microgrid proposal is fighting back against a motion to dismiss, from major utility companies who must feel their business plan is being attacked. November 3, 2022 In September, Sunnova submitted a proposal to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), requesting that its newly formed subsidiary,- Sunnova Community Microgrids California (SCMC), fully own …
Renewable energy developer EE North America has partnered with Elio Energy to develop a pipeline of 2 GW of solar power generation and energy storage in Arizona and surrounding states with projects expected to start construction gradually between 2023-2025. “Our partnership with Elio Energy is another step forward in EE North America’s growth story. This …
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