February 2023 | Page 11 of 25 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

McDonald’s will buy entire power output of Louisiana solar farm

McDonald’s will purchase the entirety of power coming from a180-MWDC solar project in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, currently being built by Lightsource bp. “Growing our partnership with Lightsource bp reaffirms our commitment to building a more sustainable McDonald’s system at a meaningful scale,” said Elaine Strunk, Sr. Director Global Sustainability, McDonald’s. “Prairie Ronde Solar will …

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$10 billion from the IRA to help clean up the industry

Policy / By Staff

The IRS released guidance on how it will allocate $10 billion to grow recycling facilities, re-equip industrial facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20%, and establish new manufacturing facilities that reduce our carbon footprint. February 16, 2023 The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released guidance on how it will allocate $10 …

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Maryland bill would boost residential rooftop solar grants

Industry / By Staff

On Feb. 16, a coalition of rooftop solar advocates, workforce development groups, energy equity champions and renewable energy companies launched a campaign to advocate for legislation that would make solar power more accessible and affordable for all Marylanders. Sponsored by Maryland Sen. Brian J. Feldman and Delegate Lily Qi, Senate Bill 664 (SB0664) and House …

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Canadian manufacturer releases carbon-fiber solar panel for boats

Markets / By Staff

Lightleaf’s new 110 W PV module features monocrystalline solar cells from SunPower Maxeon, with 25.1% efficiency. It has a rigid carbon-fiber foam foundation instead of glass, and weighs just 2.5 kg. February 16, 2023 From pv magazine global Lightleaf has developed a new carbon fiber 110 W PV module for boat applications. “Our latest product …

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Sunrise brief: Energy justice, LMI solar strike a chord at Intersolar North America

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6 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

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Now that Bluetooth speakers, Alexa home assistants and internet-connected refrigerators have become ubiquitous in our homes, it is a good time to ask a question: How should we power all of this technology in the most efficient way? A big part of the answer can be found in sustainable tech and the expanded use of …

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Report: U.S. community solar growth expected to double by 2027 after slowing 16% in 2022

Projects / By Staff

U.S. community solar installed capacity declined 16% in 2022 compared to last year, primarily driven by interconnection delays hindering growth in key state markets such as Massachusetts, Maine and Maryland. Industry-wide supply chain constraints also pushed project timelines into 2023, according to the latest report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for …

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California utilities commission advised to block solar and storage microgrid application

Policy / By Staff

In a move that was “shocking” to solar and storage provider Sunnova, the California Public Utilities Commission made yet another decision in favor of the investor-owned electric utility giants. February 15, 2023 In another move that is a boon to large investor-owned utilities in California and a bane to market competition, a distributed solar and …

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New Jersey commits to 100% clean energy by 2035

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In addition to accelerating the state’s commitment to clean energy, the governor launched the process to adopt a clean cars initiative, which would require all new cars and light-duty truck sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and more. February 15, 2023 Governor Phil Murphy announced a series of commitments to further “green” the Garden …

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ESS to deploy long-duration energy storage for Turlock Irrigation District in California

Projects / By Staff

ESS Inc. is set to deliver two Energy Warehouse (EW) systems to the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) in Central California. Supporting TID’s Project Nexus, the EWs will be paired with the first-ever installation of solar panels over irrigation canals in the United States. Project Nexus aims to generate clean energy while conserving water resources in an …

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