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Month: September 2024

U.S. residential solar prices hovering near all-time low

Prices for residential solar installations are hovering around an all-time low, said marketplace platform EnergySage in its upcoming Marketplace Report.  Average prices on the EnergySage platform were $2.69 per watt for the first half of 2024, declining 4% from the second half of 2023. This is only 1% higher than the all-time low of $2.67 per …

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Innovation driving change in solar tracker market

Shipment volumes are growing in the global solar tracker market as innovation in project development drives demand. Joe Steveni, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, takes a look at the factors shaping the commercial landscape for trackers, from agrivoltaics and undulating terrain to Indian ambition and the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act. September 18, 2024 From pv …

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Standard Solar, WCP Solar complete 1-MW municipal array in Illinois

Standard Solar, a commercial and community solar developer and asset owner, completed construction on its first project in Illinois — a 1-MW ground-mounted solar array on Lake County’s Central Permit Facility (CPF) in Libertyville, Illinois. Credit: Standard Solar The array, developed with WCP Solar, will power the CPF facility with clean, renewable energy and contribute …

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GenPro Energy builds 1st behind-the-meter solar microgrid in Nebraska

GenPro Energy Development completed construction of a behind-the-meter microgrid powered by solar + storage for CS Precision Manufacturing in Gering, Nebraska. The solar microgrid is the first of its kind in the state, powered by 1,560 550-watt solar modules and three BYD-Chess 120-kW energy storage units. GenPro Energy completed a solar + storage powered behind-the-meter …

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A look at Tim Walz’ clean energy record as governor of Minnesota

Minnesota jumped in state rankings for solar installations, in part due to Governor Walz’ leadership, and what he has promoted on the state level would add to Harris’ record on the national stage. September 18, 2024 When Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election, he …

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Vermeer unveils advanced 25-ft pile driver for solar industry

Vermeer has unveiled the PD25R pile driver, engineered to meet the evolving demands of the growing solar market. This new model features a 25-ft pile driving capability, allowing solar contractors to install longer piles for larger solar arrays and on varied terrain. “The PD25R represents a significant advancement in pile-driving technology,” said Ed Savage, product …

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Sunrise brief: China urges U.S. to reverse new tariffs on solar, batteries, EVs

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Frank Family Vineyards now almost fully powered by onsite solar

Frank Family Vineyards, a part of the Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) family of brands, has announced the installation of 401 kWAC of solar power on its property. The installation will generate at least 75% of the winery’s electricity needs, including powering the winery, tasting room and new hospitality space, The Miller House. Through a combination …

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EcoSmart Finance taps Sirius PV for commercial solar benefits

Business and home improvement finance company EcoSmart Finance is partnering with Texas-based solar panel manufacturer Sirius PV to make it easier for businesses to invest in solar energy and take part in the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant process. “Our focus is on serving the commercial market and helping customers maximize solar incentives. …

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