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Chick-fil-A cuts costs, boosts grid reliability with solar-powered microgrid

The project completes the trio of Chick-fil-As piloting the solar-powered microgrids. March 19, 2025 Chick-fil-A’s flipped the switch on its third solar-powered microgrid, the final rollout to the company’s three pilot projects. The Chick-fil-A Quarry Creek microgrid project includes an 81 kWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and a 112 kW solar array consisting of …

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SolMicroGrid installs microgrid solar project for California Chick-fil-A

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SolMicroGrid announced the completion of a microgrid project at a Chick-fil-A Quarry Creek in Oceanside, California. SolMicroGrid typically leverages a combination of solar, on-site battery energy storage and generators to enable reliable and continuous power to its clients. The project at this Chick-fil-A restaurant includes an 81-kWh battery energy storage system and has a 112-kW… …

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CPUC Public Forums on Carrier of Last Resort Rules

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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking public input during any of the 14 upcoming Public Forums on potential updates to Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) rules for telecommunications providers, which ensure universal access to essential communications service. About the Proceeding A telecommunications provider designated as a COLR stands ready to …

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US energy storage installation market grows 34% in 2024

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The U.S. energy storage market set a new record in 2024 with 12.3 GW of installations across all segments, according to the latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. The report shows a total of 12,314 MW and 37,143 MWh deployed, representing increases of 33%… …

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Sinovoltaics launches China transformer factory map to aid solar developers

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Sinovoltaics has released a free annual resource that includes listings for 128 transformer factories in mainland China. The Dutch-German Battery Energy Storage (BESS) and solar photovoltaic (PV) technical compliance and quality assurance service firm released its first annual Mainland China Transformer Factories Map to help solar developers overcome supply bottlenecks. With growing concerns over transformer …

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Objections to PJM seeking to fast-track gas-fired power plants over renewables

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The Sierra Club and four other public interest organizations say that jumping the interconnection queue offers no guarantee of these resources coming online in time to meet what PJM describes as an urgent need. March 19, 2025 The Sierra Club, Appalachian Voices and other organizations represented by Earthjustice filed a request for a rehearing regarding …

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GS Power Partners secures $22M for community solar portfolio in N.Y. | Solar Financing Spotlight

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In this edition of the Solar Financing Spotlight, we highlight GS Power Partners securing $22 million to build out a community solar portfolio in New York, while Dimension Energy has increased its credit facility to support the development of its 3.5 GW community solar portfolio. Meanwhile, DSD Renewables and Ecofin are making waves in the …

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Comstock Metals tackles closed-loop solar recycling

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The Nevada company’s thermal process decomposes plastic components in solar panels and recovers 100% of useful materials. March 19, 2025 Comstock Metals, a closed-loop solar recycling company, is embarking on its “urban mining journey.” “Instead of ripping silver out of the ground and processing it, we’re extracting it from solar panels to be reused in …

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Utilities say existing customers key to meeting future demand

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In an ICF survey, utility leaders cite importance of distributed generation, management systems and artificial intelligence. March 19, 2025 Virginia-based consulting company ICF released a report saying utility leaders are looking to energy efficiency programs to help manage existing and future demand. To meet new demand from data centers, EV charging and electrification efforts, utilities …

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APsystems DS3, QT2 microinverters now come with 25-year standard warranty

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APsystems announced that its DS3 and QT2 series microinverters now come with a 25-year standard warranty in the U.S. This major upgrade — expanding from the previous 10-year standard warranty with an optional 15-year extension —underscores APsystems’ commitment to long-term product reliability and customer satisfaction. The new 25-year standard warranty officially went into effect on… …

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