Day: April 18, 2023

Local construction nonprofit St. Johns Housing Partnership plans to harness solar energy to help power its main office and three of six apartment units for veterans, reducing financial burdens for inhabitants and promoting the use of solar energy in the community. The nonprofit anticipates its 21.87-kW solar portfolio to be installed in two parts: first, …

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Demand IQ has announced the launch of Hero, a canvassing app designed exclusively for the solar industry to enhance the homeowner experience and help solar sales reps sell more projects. Hero generates personalized shade reports and qualification insights to deliver a better at-the-door experience, leading to more appointments and improved consumer education. “Hero gives sales …

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Summit Ridge Energy and Black Bear Energy have started construction on four industrial solar projects in Maryland. The sites, in Belcamp and Rosedale, total over 17 MW of rooftop solar that will be part of the Maryland Community Solar program. Developed and owned by Summit Ridge Energy and facilitated by Black Bear Energy, the projects …

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Sunobi announced the launch of its new Utility vs. Battery tool to help customers make well-informed decisions about solar panel and battery options, while simplifying the sales process in California’s rapidly growing solar market. California has long been a leader in solar energy adoption, but as the state transitions to the new NEM 3.0 program, …

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A community solar project by TurningPoint Energy in Maryland. Maryland State Delegate Luke Clippinger (D-Baltimore City) announced the passage of HB 908 on April 11, which, once signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore, will expand access to clean, reliable and affordable solar power for all Marylanders. The bill, cross-filed with SB 613 led by …

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Maplewell Energy, a virtual power plant developer, and zinc-battery developer Urban Electric Power (UEP) have entered into a strategic partnership. Maplewell will use UEP batteries in VPPs throughout North America for commercial and industrial customers. The storage systems will use Maplewell’s energy management system JANiiT to participate in grid services opportunities. JANiiT provides real-time demand …

UEP zinc-alkaline batteries will be tested in virtual power plant setups with Maplewell Read More »

Genie Solar Energy, a developer of commercial and community solar project, started construction of a 4-MW community solar array in Perry, New York. Genie Solar’s leadership and local Perry, New York, landowners celebrate the groundbreaking of their community solar project “We are excited to bring all the benefits of clean, renewable solar energy to the …

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As one of the first public agencies nationwide to utilize newly expanded federal renewable energy incentives, Peninsula Clean Energy has reached innovative agreements with nine cities and the County of San Mateo to install solar and future battery storage on public buildings. Peninsula Clean Energy is executing 20-year power purchase agreements to install 1.7 MW …

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