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Commercial and industrial rooftop solar business secures $847 million

Solar Landscape has secured $847 million in new funding in 2024, paving the way for more than 200 commercial rooftop solar installations. December 11, 2024 The solar industry is often classified into four main sectors based on project size and end use type: residential solar, commercial and industrial solar, community solar, and utility-scale solar. The …

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Arizona Corporation Commission on track to keep Grid Access Charge in place

Industry / By Staff

After significant pressure from Vote Solar and other organizations, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) agreed to reconsider the “Grid Access Charge” that unfairly imposes higher electricity prices on households that have chosen to install solar panels. Despite the strong opposition, the ACC is on track to affirm its decision to require that customers with rooftop …

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Five charts forecasting the future for solar energy

Markets / By Staff

Forecasts from the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) show sustained growth through 2030. December 11, 2024 Solar energy continues to charge ahead, increasingly becoming an essential part of the energy mix both globally and in the United States. The U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported that in Q3 2024, the nation installed 8.6 …

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Verogy completes 2 solar installs for FedEx in Connecticut

Industry / By Staff

Verogy has completed two solar installations on the rooftops of FedEx facilities in Stratford (866 kW) and Middletown (2,075 kW), Connecticut. “It has been a privilege to work with FedEx on these impactful solar projects,” said William Herchel, CEO of Verogy. “By embracing renewable energy, FedEx is not only making strides in reducing its carbon …

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Sec. 301 tariffs increased on Chinese polysilicon and wafers

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In its ongoing review of Sec. 301 tariffs on Chinese goods, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today announced increased tariffs on certain tungsten products, wafers and polysilicon. The rates for tungsten products will increase to 25%, and the rates for solar wafers and polysilicon will increase to 50%, effective Jan. 1, …

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BNEF: Lithium-ion battery pack prices drop to record low of $115/kWh

Markets / By Staff

From ESS News Battery prices saw their biggest annual drop since 2017, with lithium-ion battery pack prices down by 20% from 2023 to a record low of $115/kWh, according to analysis by BloombergNEF (BNEF). Factors driving the decline include cell manufacturing overcapacity, economies of scale, low metal and component prices, adoption of lower-cost lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, …

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Strata cuts ribbon on 70 MW Inland Empire Energy Storage project

Installation / By Staff

The California facility will supply 280 MWh of electricity to support PG&E during peak demand periods. December 11, 2024 Strata Clean Energy officially inaugurated its 70 MW Inland Empire Energy Storage project in Rialto, California. The facility, the result of a partnership between the North Carolina-based developer and utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), will …

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Boston doctors prescribe solar energy

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The Boston Medical Center has started an unusual program to help low-income patients save on their electricity bills and support a healthier recovery. December 10, 2024 Some patients in Boston, Massachusetts are receiving an unusual prescription from their doctors: solar energy. The Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) has begun its Clean Power Prescription program, …

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Conservative state legislator org passes resolution supporting solar for farmers

Industry / By Staff

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), America’s largest membership organization of state legislators dedicated to the principles of free markets and federalism, passed “The Resolution in Support of Farming and Energy Production” unanimously last week during the States & Nation Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. Introduced by Colorado Republican Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine, the …

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Axis Solar completes 114-kW rooftop project for Texas surveyor supplier

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Axis Solar, a commercial solar contractor serving the Austin, Texas area, completed installation of a 114-kW rooftop solar array for AllTerra Central, a surveying equipment supplier. For AllTerra, solar energy was the answer to escalating utility bills and the need for a sustainable energy strategy. The 114-kW rooftop solar array installed by Axis Solar at …

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