November 21, 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

U.S. Congress introduces bill to block implementation of 45X tax credit

Congressmen John Moolenaar and Jared Golden introduced a new bill that aims to halt advanced manufacturing tax credits. November 21, 2024 Congressmen John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to block the implementation of the recently finalized U.S. Treasury rule on section 45X advanced manufacturing production tax credit. The Inflation Reduction Act, …

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Renewable America gets go-ahead for new 2.48-MW California solar project

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Renewable America announced a major milestone for its Ranch Sereno Clean Power (RASE) project. After a two-year permitting process, Contra Costa County granted RASE a conditional use permit (CUP) on September 24, 2024, clearing the way for the development of a new solar and storage project in Byron, California. The project will be built on …

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GameChange Solar releases software for designing tracker projects on uneven land

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Solar structures manufacturer GameChange Solar is releasing TopoSmart+, a project analysis tool designed to minimize topography costs for installations of the company’s single-axis solar tracker on challenging, uneven terrain. TopoSmart+ runs multiple design iterations on a solar project site to determine lower cost options for grading and steel posts, optimize tracker elevations and generate grading …

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Panasonic releases new R32 heat pumps

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Panasonic launched its new R32 heat pumps for the Canadian market, introducing the Exterios Z and ClimaPure XZ series. The models offer heating capacities ranging from 10,900 Btu/h to 28,800 Btu/h, depending on specifications. November 21, 2024 From pv magazine Global Panasonic has released two new heat pump lines for the Canadian market. The Exterios …

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Public Power NY pushes leaders for 15 GW of new renewable energy

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Over 200 New Yorkers called on Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to build 15 GW of renewable energy at a rally and public hearing at John Jay College on Wednesday night. Speakers ranged from 14-year old students to an 89-year old member of PSC-CUNY, a union that has hosted ten …

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Silfab secures $100 million to manufacture solar cells in U.S.

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Silfab Solar Inc. has closed on $100 million of new financing to scale its state-of-the-art solar cell manufacturing plant in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Silfab, a Canadian-headquartered company, announced its intention to produce 1 GW of cells and to add 1.3 GW of module capacity at the facility, which the company said will begin operations …

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Michigan townships challenge state’s solar control

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A lawsuit alleges that Michigan’s takeover of zoning authority for large-scale solar and wind projects violates the state’s rulemaking process. November 21, 2024 Six counties and 72 townships in Michigan are suing the state, arguing that the Public Service Commission (PSC) exceeded its authority by taking over zoning authority for large-scale solar and wind facilities. …

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ProScore launches IRA compliance software

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Technology company ProScore has launched a software platform to support taxpayers, solar developers, EPCs and contractors in managing domestic content requirements to ensure IRA compliance. By offering full visibility into the sourcing process, tracking capabilities and AI verification tools, ProScore simplifies the complexities of adhering to domestic content standards. The platform enables users to document …

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Enphase portable IQ battery now available for pre-order

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The Enphase portable battery with accessories sold separately. Enphase Energy has announced the availability of its new portable energy system, the IQ PowerPack 1500, for pre-order in the United States and Canada. This latest addition to the Enphase suite of products is a 1,500-Wh smart, go-anywhere portable energy system that can power most small appliances …

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Lighting manufacturer to offset 100% of electricity with new solar install

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Rendering of the planned solar project. Amerlux, a Delta Group company and performance-grade lighting manufacturer, announced that it would install a 1.525-MW rooftop solar system at its global headquarters and manufacturing facility. This initiative underscores Amerlux’s commitment to achieving Net Zero Energy and leadership in sustainable lighting in the U.S. The project, set to begin …

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