April 2023 | Page 15 of 24 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

CPA board approves NextEra Energy Resources long duration storage project in California

The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) board of directors has approved a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NextEra Energy Resources LLC for a 75 MW long-duration standalone energy storage project. The project is located at NextEra’s Desert Sands Energy Storage facility in Riverside County, California. CPA will begin storing and discharging energy from the facility …

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Vanderbilt University flips the switch on 35 MW solar farm

Projects / By Staff

Silicon Ranch Corp. joined Vanderbilt University, Nashville Electric Service (NES) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to “flip the switch” on the Vanderbilt I Solar Farm, a 35 MWac facility located in Bedford County, Tennessee. First announced in 2020, the Vanderbilt I Solar Farm is the result of a landmark agreement as the first project contracted …

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California utilities commission rejects solar microgrid proposal

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Last September, a new proposal came across the desk of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as Energy-as-a-service provider Sunnova Energy announced it applied to install a “micro utility” on a new homes community. The company seeks to develop largely self-sustaining micro utilities by equipping new home communities with solar and storage. Under the plan, …

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Duke Energy completes Florida community solar projects totaling 150 MW

Industry / By Staff

Duke Energy completed two solar projects in Alachua and Suwannee counties in Florida, the latest sites in the company’s community solar program portfolio, Clean Energy Connection. Together, the sites are delivering 150 MW of clean, renewable energy to the grid for the utility’s Florida customers. At peak output, each site will generate enough carbon-free electricity …

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Quanta Services adds RPCS to its family of solar construction companies

Industry / By Staff

RP Construction Services (RPCS) announced it has been acquired by Quanta Services, joining solar EPC Blattner under the Quanta umbrella. “We are extremely excited to join the Quanta family of companies and continue building upon our unique offering to the solar industry,” says Eben Russell, Founder and President of RPCS. “Our proven ability to remove …

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SunPower secures $450 million to support loan business

Finance / By Staff

The capital raise is expected to support SunPower’s residential solar and storage loan program. April 13, 2023 SunPower, a residential solar technology and energy services provider, announced it has secured $450 million in new financing commitments. The funds are expected to help the company meet rising demand for its solar and storage loan program. The …

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50 states of solar incentives: Idaho

Installation / By Staff

Idaho has much wide-open space as it ranks the 13th least populous and 7th least densely populated of the 50 states. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), in 2021 Idaho generated 74% of its electricity from renewable sources, the fourth highest share of any state after Vermont, South Dakota and Washington. Idaho’s primary energy …

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CPUC and CDT Announce Broadband for All, Digital Equity, and BEAD Regional Planning Workshops

News / By Staff

The internet is now an essential part of everyday life. Yet one out of five Californians lack access to affordable, reliable broadband service, devices and the skills to use them. Millions in our state are unable to access essential government services and realize other social and economic benefits that most others enjoy due to the …

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Generac unveils commercial and industrial scale battery energy storage system

Installation / By Staff

Generac Industrial Power, a Wisconsin-based supplier of power generation equipment and part of Generac Power Systems, Inc., unveiled its zero-emissions SBE series of stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. The SBE series pairs with on-site solar as well as with Generac’s line of gas and diesel generators for resilience …

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ESS, Coldwell Solar to build solar + storage microgrid to power California wineries

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Energy storage systems manufacturer ESS Tech Inc. will deliver three Energy Warehouse systems to Coldwell Solar. The systems will be installed in a solar + storage microgrid at Roederer Estate, Scharffenberger Cellars and Domaine Anderson, California wineries in Mendocino County known for their sparkling and still wines. Caldwell Solar is a major developer and builder …

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Month: April 2023