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Why $0.25 per kWh electricity makes off-grid solar & batteries a smart investment

Once electricity prices hit $0.25/kWh, disconnecting from the grid with residential solar-plus-storage starts to become financially viable, with sunny places making strong financial arguments. With recent drops in battery prices, the case for leaving the grid has grown even stronger. October 1, 2024 If electricity prices in your area exceed 25 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) …

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Ameresco celebrates completion of Utah’s first floating solar project

Industry / By Staff

Photo by Stetson Tchividjian, D3Energy, on LinkedIn Ameresco celebrated the completion of Utah’s first floating solar array at the end of September, developed in partnership with Mountain Regional Water Special Service District. The floating solar project, located on a holding pond at the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant, was commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended …

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U.S. Senator introduces community solar act

Policy / By Staff

Senator Luján is working to direct more resources to expand community solar, which he believes will lower energy costs for consumers, support good paying jobs and help reduce carbon. October 1, 2024 U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Community Solar Consumer Choice Act, legislation that would support community solar projects and expand access …

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Former landfill to transform into community solar project

Installation / By Staff

New Jersey 5.7 MW solar project acquired by Standard Solar and Trinasolar will power homes and municipal facilities. October 1, 2024 Standard Solar, a commercial and community solar developer and asset owner, recently acquired a 5.7 MW solar project on a landfill in Pennsville, New Jersey, in partnership with Trinasolar Development Solutions LLC, Trinasolar International …

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Catalyst Power acquires New York energy services company

Industry / By Staff

Catalyst Power Holdings announced it has acquired Robison Energy, a New York energy services company (ESCO) focused in the ConEd footprint. The acquisition expands Catalyst Power’s customer base in Putnam and Westchester Counties. Catalyst Power’s retail power services can be augmented with a suite of complementary clean energy solutions for businesses, including Connected Microgrid solutions, …

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US energy storage deployments continue to rise in 2024

Industry / By Staff

The U.S. energy storage market experienced significant growth in the second quarter, with the grid-scale segment leading the way at 2,773 MW and 9,982 MWh deployed. According to the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie’s latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report, every segment of the market experienced growth in Q2 over year-ago totals, …

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Illinois moving to “Smart Solar Billing” in 2025

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Smart Solar Billing is set to begin in Illinois on January 1, 2025, and solar industry partners have launched a new webpage for consumers and companies to learn everything they need to know about the new billing system. Solar customers and businesses can visit the Solar Powers Illinois website to learn more about the changes …

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Sunrise brief: Gavin Newsom rules that schools and farms cannot use their own solar energy production

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Month: October 2024