Del Dotto Winery in Napa Valley has invested in solar technology that will reduce its electric bill by 95%. The winery will save a projected $3 million over the life of the four recently installed Mechatron Solar dual-axis trackers at the winery’s Caves facility located on St. Helena Highway in California. Six more trackers are …
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Adapture Renewables Inc. crossed the finish line three months early with the completion of a 67 MW utility-scale solar project in Hunt County, Texas. The company completed construction and began commercial operations at the facility that will generate renewable energy to help to meet the growing demand for electricity in the wake of data center …
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After the wall panels and roof trusses quickly went up, it was exciting to see the house transform from a 2D plan to a 3D reality. And now the interior design begins… January 3, 2025 Only a few months have passed since my last article when I received approval from the county, and since then …
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Stanford University professor Mark Z. Jacobson spoke to pv magazine about recent research work showing that California could easily rely on a wind-water-solar-dominated large grid. He says the state’s current electricity prices are high because of several reasons that have nothing to do with renewables. January 3, 2025 From pv magazine Global New research from Stanford …
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The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) has issued a final order regarding NV Energy’s three-year resource plan that takes a positive step forward by holding NV Energy accountable and valuing distributed energy resources, such as local solar and storage, as cost-effective measures. In the order, the PUCN mandates more regular and substantial stakeholder interactions, …
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Also on the rise: Predictions for the solar energy landscape in 2025. Samsung launches monobloc air-to-water heat pumps. And more. REC Silicon shuts down polysilicon operations in Moses Lake The reason given for the shutdown is the inability to “improve the level of some key impurities,” and would not be able to deliver a quality …
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From ESS-news.com Canadian Solar has secured deals to supply 315 MWh of direct-current coupled BESS capacity to two projects in Texas. The Sino-Canadian solar and energy storage company announced, on Dec. 12, 2024, it had secured the deal to supply 188 MWh of BESS capacity to the Gaia project, in Navarro County; and 127 MWh …
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The clean energy transition is about more than environmental benefits. It’s about creating jobs, stimulating economic growth and achieving energy independence. January 2, 2025 Today, with the evolving political landscape under the Trump administration, it’s more critical than ever for solar companies to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead with clarity and purpose. Resilience in …
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Now available in the North American market, the manufacturer says these heat pumps work with new AI technology and reportedly perform better when connected to a PV system. January 2, 2025 From pv magazine Global South Korea’s Samsung has launched new residential air-to-water heat pumps for heating and domestic hot water (DHW) in multi-unit homes, apartments, new-builds and …
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office announced the Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) notice of funding opportunity, which will award up to $11 million to improve the compatibility of large-scale solar (LSS) facilities with wildlife and agriculture. The funding intends to support research and development, technical assistance, and stakeholder …
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