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How agrivoltaics could solve Nevada’s groundwater crisis

Installing agrivoltaics on previously irrigated land could help minimize the losses from reducing groundwater use, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Water Resources Association. As Nevada hurtles toward its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2025, rural communities around the state are confronting a parallel crisis: groundwater depletion. But …

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Republican lawmakers retry bill to bring community solar to Ohio

Policy / By Staff

Ohio state representatives reintroduced a bill to legalize community solar after the legislation’s previous versions were left to die in the Senate. Republican Reps. Sharon Ray and Jim Hoops reintroduced a community energy bill less than two weeks after the Senate gutted their previous attempt in an overhaul of the state’s energy policy, which was …

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$280 Million Program to Expand Battery Storage and Solar Access for Low-Income Households

News / By Staff

SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is launching a new $280 million statewide initiative to help California’s low-income utility customers install battery storage and solar panel systems. When combined with a federal tax credit, the program’s financial incentives are designed to cover the full cost of installation. The CPUC’s Self-Generation Incentive Program …

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Why Pennsylvania’s efforts to legalize community solar might make a breakthrough

Policy / By Staff

After nearly a decade of failed legislation, a coalition of community solar advocates are making headway in an effort to support community solar in Pennsylvania. Vote Solar’s Elowyn Corby spoke about what makes this year different and why they decided to feel comfortable when the bill was amended to include natural gas. For nearly a …

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“Time is of the essence” to safe harbor solar components to secure U.S. tax credits

Policy / By Staff

Projects can maintain tax credit eligibility if 5% of total capital expenditure is incurred before legislative changes take effect, said solar tracker provider PV Hardware. The renewable energy industry currently faces a potential repeal of tax credits as part of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” which narrowly passed the House of Representatives and now heads to …

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Tiger Group will hold auction for Shine Solar assets June 11

Industry / By Staff

Tiger Group announced it will be hosting an online auction on June 11 for the assets of Shine Solar, a multi-state installer of residential and commercial solar systems that filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Arkansas (Fayetteville) under case #: 5:25-bk-70455. The offering includes a wide selection of solar panels from… …

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S-5! PVKIT solar metal roof mount is now UL 3741-certified

Industry / By Staff

S-5!, a metal roof attachment manufacturer, had its PVKIT rail-less solar mounting system certified for UL 3741 compliance. This certification applies to the complete system when used with all S-5! clamps and brackets, MLPE clips and partner products. This milestone in product safety and performance was certified through testing and evaluation using the latest standards.… …

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SolAmerica completes 3.1-MW solar portfolio for farm feed manufacturer

Industry / By Staff

SolAmerica Energy is celebrating the energization of two on-site, behind-the-meter solar projects for Grain & Protein Technologies for its facilities in Paris and Taylorville, Ilinois. Together, the projects total 3.125 MWAC and will provide affordable electricity under two separate PPAs for the next 15 years. Both projects benefit from Renewable Energy Credits (REC) contracts under… …

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GRID Alternatives building donated Savant energy storage projects in Puerto Rico, Mexico

Industry / By Staff

Savant Systems, a smart home and power technologies provider, is working with renewable energy nonprofit GRID Alternatives to donate Savant Power Storage 20 units for resiliency projects in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Savant will provide technical assistance and support training for GRID installers on these projects. Savant Power Storage 20 will prevent electrical blackouts and… …

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Report: $14 billion in renewable energy projects canceled in 2025

Projects / By Staff

A new report shows that businesses canceled or delayed more than $14 billion in investments and 10,000 new jobs in renewable energy and clean vehicle factories since January. These cancelations come amid rising fears over the future of federal clean energy tax credits and policy, according to E2’s latest analysis of clean energy projects tracked by E2 and Atlas Public …

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