July 16, 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Solar nears 9% of U.S. total electric generation capacity

The monthly energy infrastructure update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shows solar accounted for nearly 80% of capacity additions in May, continuing its dominance of new-build generation. July 16, 2024 The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released its Energy Infrastructure Update through May 2024. The report tracks the interconnection of new sources of …

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With acquisition of Lyra, Aurora adds automated permitting to its toolbox

Markets / By Staff

Aurora Solar, a platform for solar sales and design, has acquired Lyra, a specialist in permit packaging software that enables solar professionals to automatically create permit-ready design plans. The solar permitting process can be challenging due to complex regulations and reliance on manual input methods. Aurora, which specializes in streamlining the sales and design process …

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UGE completes 510-kW community solar array on Staten Island shopping center

Industry / By Staff

New York City-based solar developer UGE has just energized its latest rooftop community solar project in greater New York City. Located in Staten Island, the 510-kW project sits atop a shopping plaza. UGE now owns and operates 10 rooftop community solar projects in greater New York City, with another two in the final stages of …

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Mission Solar introduces modules for C&I and utility-scale

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The residential solar panel manufacturer introduced large format bifacial solar modules for larger projects. July 16, 2024 Mission Solar Energy, a solar panel manufacturer that recently has focused on the residential market, announced it has expanded its offerings with a new series of solar modules designed for commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale project applications. …

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Solar electricity “a good idea” for 83% of poll respondents

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Support for solar electricity has declined by 8% since 2013, according to a recent RMI poll. July 16, 2024 Polling from the RMI reveals that the popularity of solar power among the U.S. population has dropped to 83%, down from 91% in 2013. During this period, the only energy source to see an increase in …

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Kinematics debuts ‘maintenance-free’ actuator for solar trackers

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Kinematics, a manufacturer of drive systems for solar trackers, shipped the first round of its latest product, the ST Series. Representing years of research, development and engineering, the ST series has a maintenance-free, grease-free dry bearing design that delivers 20 to 50% more holding torque than Kinematics’ HE series. In other words, it’s a smaller …

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Mission Solar now assembling bifacial solar panels with M10 cell size

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Texas-based solar panel manufacturer Mission Solar Energy announced it is now assembling large-format solar panels for utility and commercial projects. The panels are made with polysilicon from Korean parent company OCI Holdings. “With more than 10 years of solar manufacturing experience, we have a very loyal customer base that trusts the quality and reliability of …

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OnSight Technology unveils OWL fire and smoke detection system

Industry / By Staff

Advanced monitoring solutions company OnSight Technology has unveiled its new rooftop fire and smoke detection system, OWL. With AI capabilities, OWL will improve fire safety in various facilities, especially those with solar installations. Fire incidents pose significant risks, particularly in facilities with extensive solar infrastructure. Research indicates that fire durations exceeding five minutes can increase damage …

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Solar trade group sets standards for ethical solar practices

Policy / By Staff

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is releasing two new industry standards to help protect solar energy customers from deceptive and unethical practices and is seeking public comment on the standards. The two standards, 401 and 201 ensure transparency for customers while also enhancing the safety and quality of installations. Standard 401 will outline training …

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Utility-scale agrivoltaic installation in Ohio is now operational

Installation / By Staff

Savion developed the 180 MW solar power plant located in Madison County, one of the first operating utility-scale solar sites to integrate soybeans, alfalfa and forage crop production within the array. July 16, 2024 Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, announced that the Madison Fields Solar Project (MFSP) has achieved commercial operation. The 180 MW solar …

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