MCE continues to expand its local renewable energy portfolio with two new solar projects placed online in June in Contra Costa and Napa counties. The 1-MW Byron Hot Springs Solar project in unincorporated Contra Costa County has a 20-year term with Renewable Properties, a commercial solar energy developer. Located on top of a storage facility, …
MCE adds 1.6 MW of solar in Contra Costa, Napa counties Read More »
With portable power, Green Mountain Power kept a commercial customer operational during 6-hour scheduled maintenance and plans to expand use by bringing resilience to five communities. August 8, 2023 The Nomad mobile energy storage system from Vermont-based Nomad Transportable Power Systems is a lithium-ion based battery energy storage system (BESS) developed by Kore Power. The …
Vermont utility keeps the power on with portable long-duration energy storage Read More »
The majority of new utility-scale electricity generating capacity added in the first six months of 2023 in the United States came from solar and wind. This is according to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of newly released data by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Credit: Lightsource bp In its latest monthly “Energy …
More solar will be connected to the U.S. grid than wind power within three years Read More »
Following a suppressed 2022, community solar is expected to have an upward trajectory, boosted by new state laws, the implementation of billions in grant money from the Inflation Reduction Act, and the smoothing of bumps in the supply chain. August 8, 2023 Community solar took a downturn last year, which continued into the first quarter …
Nextracker has opened a manufacturing line with Asteelflash/USI, an electronic components manufacturer, to produce patented self-powered controller (SPC) and high-voltage power supply hardware for Nextracker’s solar trackers. Key components of the Nextracker controller include printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), battery integration and other essential components used in the company’s solar tracking technology deployed globally. The …
Nextracker unveils solar tracker electronics factory in Silicon Valley Read More »
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has released information on a recall involving the proprietary nailable solar shingles offered by GAF Energy. Solar shingles (top) and jumper modules (bottom) This recall involves the solar-generating shingles and jumper modules related to the Timberline Solar shingles officially unveiled to the industry in January 2022. The energy shingles …
GAF Energy voluntarily recalls its solar shingle product due to potential fire hazard Read More »
The Ohio Power Siting Board has unveiled new regulations after its five year rule review, including 350 foot setbacks, sound regulations, and an underground drilling contingency plan, addressing the state’s extensive network of fracking pipes. August 7, 2023 The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) revised its guidelines for solar facilities that exceed 50 MWac. These …
The California Public Utilities Commission has returned with another proposed decision to stack the deck against rooftop solar. August 7, 2023 The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has released a proposed decision that is expected to be harmful to the value of rooftop solar for renters in multifamily housing, farms, and schools. The decision sets …
California puts multi-meter rooftop solar at risk in proposed decision Read More »
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (US-DOL OA) to serve as an Industry Intermediary for Registered Apprenticeships (RA) in clean energy. Through the contract, IREC will lead the Apprenticeships in Clean Energy (ACE) Network, a national coalition of industry, education and workforce development …
IREC tapped to lead U.S. clean energy apprenticeship network Read More »
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