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Electrical contractor Rosendin will demonstrate its new autonomous robotic solution for solar module installation next week at an under-construction solar project in West Texas. The three-piece robotic system features autonomous operations, obstacle detection and avoidance using lidar, maneuverability across uneven terrain and precise positioning of solar panels within 2 mm using GPS and KMZ mapping.… …

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SMA America has expanded its Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter lineup with the introduction of two larger power classes, 9.6 kW and 11.5 kW, offering homeowners more flexibility and greater energy control. The expanded portfolio allows for larger solar arrays, enhanced backup capabilities and the ability to future-proof the solution for evolving grid requirements.… …

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Fortress Power is expanding its participation in Duke Energy’s battery programs in North Carolina. The new eForce battery from Fortress is now eligible for the program, joining the rest of Fortress Power’s residential energy storage systems. Duke Energy offers an upfront incentive of up to $9,000 through Duke Energy’s PowerPair program when customers install an… …

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Budderfly, an energy-as-a-service company and The Gilman Brothers Company, a 128-year-old, family-owned manufacturer of foamboard products based in Connecticut, have announced a new 750-kW rooftop solar project. Over the 15-year agreement, Budderfly expects to lower Gilman Brothers’ annual energy costs by up to 30%. A fixture of American manufacturing since 1897, The Gilman Brothers Company… …

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Supported by the Our Solar PA Coalition, organized labor and industry groups, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced HB 1155, which will authorize community solar programs across the state. The legislation will promote local economic development, enhancing energy reliability and reducing energy costs. This bill, introduced by Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-134), closely mirrors legislation passed through the House… …

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The Calistoga Resiliency Center, the world’s largest utility-scale long duration energy storage project using both green hydrogen and lithium-ion battery technology, is one step closer to completion after receiving $28 million in financing by Eagle Point Credit Management. Energy Vault is building the project, which will provide the California city of Calistoga with an alternate… …

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