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CPUC accelerates California’s short-term RPS goals

Credit: Solar FlexRack The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved new plans to ensure long-term sufficient electricity resource investments, including transmission, for the safe and reliable delivery of electricity and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CPUC, per Senate Bill 350 (De León, 2015), developed an integrated resource planning (IRP) process to ensure …

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1.2-MW solar project helps power Mauna Loa macadamia nut processing plant in Hawaii

Industry / By Staff

DSD Renewables has completed a 1.2-MW solar project with a 500-kW battery for Mauna Loa, a macadamia nut brand. The installation will directly power 85% of Mauna Loa’s processing plant in Kea‘au, Hawai‘i, with solar energy. The addition complements existing clean energy sources at the facility, which will now be powered by 100% renewables. The …

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MCE approves 100-MW, union-built California solar + storage project

Industry / By Staff

California community choice aggregator MCE greenlit a 100-MW solar project that will be paired with 75 MW of battery storage. The Golden Fields Solar project, located in Kern County, was selected with unanimous support by MCE’s Technical Committee of the Board. “Projects like Golden Fields Solar are essential to California’s transition to a carbon-free power …

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Wind project off North Carolina coast gets overwhelming support

News / By Staff

By Elizabeth Ouzts, Energy News Network Birders and organized labor dominated a recent public comment period, while beach towns were mostly mum. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will now consider the input ahead of an anticipated auction this spring. Though a spate of southeast North Carolina beach communities last year passed resolutions against ocean …

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EVs, supply chains, and infrastructure: 4 renewable energy trends to watch in 2022

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Contributed by Zaki Robbins, Moye White LLP Despite facing industry-wide obstacles ranging from supply chain issues and COVID-19 pandemic-driven workforce shortages to continued mixed signals coming from governmental and business leaders, 2021 was a banner year for renewable energy policy and development. Although 2021’s headwinds are unlikely to subside in the near future, all indications …

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The case for equitable energy storage in Pennsylvania

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Tesla Powerwall home battery storage (Courtesy: Tesla) Contributed by Odette Mucha, Vote Solar and Liz Robinson, Philadelphia Solar Energy Association As we know, solar power provides a wide range of benefits to Pennsylvanians. It creates local jobs, with PA currently home to over 400 solar companies with over 4,300 solar workers. Solar power brings tax revenue to …

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SolarEdge Energy Bank – FAQs

SolarEdge / By Staff

Q: Which cell technology does SolarEdge Energy Bank use? A: Energy Bank is based on Li-ion NMC and is compliant with advanced safety ratings, such as UL1642, UL9540, UL1973 & UN38.3. Q: What is Energy Bank’s energy capacity? A: 9.7kWh (100% depth of discharge). Q: What is Energy Bank’s round-trip efficiency? A: 94.5% Q: How much …

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California Solar Consumer Protection Guide Transparency

Solar Panel / By Staff

In 2019, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) created the California Solar Consumer Protection Guide to aid consumers with everything they “need to know” before investing in solar. This guide was meant to be supplied to and signed by the customer during the sales process. Although contractors were technically required to submit a signed consumer …

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How Does My Home Solar System Work?

Solar Panel / By Staff

Record-breaking highs in the installation of solar energy are occurring throughout the nation. As we learn more about solar power, we discover it’s a viable solution for helping the environment, fighting climate change, creating jobs, and saving money. While there are so many promising aspects of this disruptive technology, many may be thinking, “How does …

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NEM 3.0 Is Almost Here – What You Need to Know About Net Energy Metering

Solar Panel / By Staff

What is Net Energy Metering (NEM) Net metering (also known as net energy metering or NEM) is a solar incentive framework allowing you to store energy in the electric grid. When a rooftop solar system of a residence or business generates more electricity than consumed, the excess power goes back to utilities and receives credits to their …

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