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Northeastern University energizes 157 kW rooftop solar system

Ameresco Inc. has completed the installation of a rooftop solar installation at Northeastern University’s Boston campus. The installation takes the form of an on-grid, rooftop solar system atop the university’s landmark Snell Library building. In total, the implemented solar system provides 157.78 kWp DC of power for the University’s library, which receives more than 2 …

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Carhartt announces new sun protection clothing line

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Carhartt Carhartt has announced the launch of the Force Sun Defender series — its lightest performance gear solution to battle the heat and sun. Force Sun Defender provides UPF 50+ sun protection, fights sweat, dries fast and blocks 98% of harmful UV rays from reaching the skin. “At Carhartt, we pride ourselves upon serving and …

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Lydian Energy launches with focus on developing solar, battery storage projects

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Lydian Energy is the new kid on the block. The recently launched independent power producer specializes in the development, construction and operation of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across North America. Backed by the capital and deep experience of Excelsior Energy Capital, Lydian is poised to drive significant economic and environmental benefits through its …

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Solar is beginning to sunset natural gas use in Texas

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The top state for solar deployment in 2023 is seeing tangible changes to its daily electricity supply, lowering the need for natural gas peaker plants, said the Energy Information Administration. April 9, 2024 Texas led the United States in solar installations in 2023, and it is projected to continue its leadership through the next five …

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Prevalon Energy agrees to provide BESS for Idaho Power

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Prevalon Energy LLC has contracted with Idaho Power for a complete battery energy storage system (BESS) along with a robust long-term service agreement. The project will provide grid resiliency as a net peak solution, helping the utility continue providing reliable power during peak demand periods. The service agreement includes maintenance as well as remote monitoring. …

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Five energy equity policy wins in 2024

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Advocacy group Vote Solar highlights policies it helped influence and develop in Q1 2024. April 9, 2024 Vote Solar is among the leading solar advocacy groups in the U.S., operating since 2002. The organization brings policy and technical expertise, coalition building and public engagement to drive outcomes to support the solar industry and its end …

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Virginia solar project using Nevados trackers receives state environmental award

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The recently commissioned 170-MWDC Bartonsville Energy Facility solar project has been hailed by Virignia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as a model of environmental stewardship. This array was able to avoid environmentally disruptive grading of rural sites and less steel at a structural level using Nevados‘ All Terrain Tracker, a single-axis solar tracker. Terrain-following solar …

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New Jersey research farm studies agrivoltaics with vertically mounted solar

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Rutgers reports that the vertical system fits well with the aim of the project, which is to study the benefits of agrivoltaics where there is a large energy demand and limited space. April 9, 2024 Rutgers University’s 170 kW agrivoltaic project on its farm on the Cook campus in New Brunswick, New Jersey features a …

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Rutgers installs Sunzaun vertical solar system on experimental farm campus

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Rutgers University has selected vertical solar system Sunzaun for an agrivoltaics project at its farm on Cook campus. The farm at Rutgers University-New Brunswick operates as a hybrid of production farm, research facility and teaching operation in support of the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station related …

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Digitizing deployment: Enhancing solar development

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By Emily Obenauer | Sitetracker Thomas Edison’s pioneering generation facility — the granddaddy of all central station power — would today be considered a distributed energy resource. After all, it served just a single New York City neighborhood when it fired up back in 1882. Today, DERs and advanced energy systems proliferate, with distributed solar …

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Month: April 2024