The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) announced a slate of solar companies and nonprofits selected to install rooftop solar and battery storage systems for vulnerable households in Puerto Rico through the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF). The first tranche of PR-ERF funding, up to $440 million, will help lower energy bills for 30,000 to …
DOE sponsors solar + storage for up to 40,000 homes in Puerto Rico Read More »
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officially turned on a new solar carport system atop the Anacostia parking garage and another at the Southern Ave Station in the nation’s capital. The two projects are part of a four-project portfolio being undertaken by the Metro in D.C. and Maryland. Metro leveraged private investments, economic opportunities, and …
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PG&E today unveiled its first fully renewable remote grid within its service area. The system at Pepperwood Preserve in Sonoma County consists of solar canopy and a battery energy storage system As described in PG&E’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan, remote grids provide utility service using standalone local energy resources. Throughout PG&E’s 70,000-sq.-mile service area, there are remote …
The City of Derby, Conn., is teaming with Electriq to launch the PoweredUp Derby program. The program will provide Derby homeowners – regardless of socioeconomic status – access to home solar + battery storage solutions to lower electricity costs and provide reliable backup power during power outages. “The new partnership with Electriq Power will help …
Clean Energy Future Plan will make Michigan a leader in clean energy, boost economy, create jobs and lower electric bills for residents. November 6, 2023 The Clean Energy Future Plan, passed by Michigan’s House and Senate and now awaiting the Governor’s signature, will move the state closer to 100% clean energy. The legislation, which includes …
EDF Renewables North America signs on with Solarcycle to recycle damaged or broken solar panels. November 6, 2023 EDF Renewables North America is among the largest developers in North America, with over 35 years of experience and a portfolio that currently consists of 16 GW of developed projects and 13 GW under service contracts. The company announced …
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Castillo Engineering and RECON Corporation, a Midwest EPC and solar contractor, have partnered on a 15-MW portfolio of five community solar projects in Illinois. Part of the Illinois Shines or Adjustable Block Program, each of the 3-MW community solar projects will use bifacial solar modules and FLEXRACK by Qcells solar trackers, and will each provide …
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The Michigan State House passed a package of bills on November 3 that sets a statewide requirement for utilities to get all of their electricity from carbon-free sources by 2040 and invest in energy efficiency. The legislation now returns to the state Senate for reconciliation and then heads to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk. If the …
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LONGi announced it has set a new world record of 33.9% efficiency of crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells. This was certified by NREL. This new record efficiency of 33.9% has surpassed the Shockley-Quieser (S-Q) theoretical efficiency limit of 33.7% of single-junction solar cells for the first time. This provides meaningful empirical data to demonstrate the …
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