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New software helps installers locate and replace inverters affected by 3G shutdown

In the next few weeks, mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks to make room for newer technology. This will affect all 3G-enabled devices, including some solar inverters. Inverter warranties and SRECs will be affected by this issue, so installers will need to work with customers on upgrades. The new, free 3G tool from …

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Nautilus Solar and Pivot Energy complete 13-MW Colorado community solar portfolio

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Denver-based Pivot Energy and Nautilus Solar Energy have announced the completion of a 13-MW community solar portfolio in Colorado. The fully operational portfolio is comprised of seven projects located in Crowley, Weld and Logan Counties, and provides a clean energy alternative to an estimated 1,700 households and 12 commercial subscribers, including the Town of Breckenridge, …

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Florida solar industry descends on the state capital to protest anti-net-metering bills

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Bob O’Lary Photography Hundreds of solar advocates, businesses owners, homeowners and industry representatives traveled to Florida’s Capitol from across the state Tuesday to hold a rally against legislation threatening the solar industry. SB 1024/HB 741 would decimate the growing rooftop solar industry, which supports more than 40,000 local jobs and contributes over $18.3 billion in …

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DOE pledges $2.91 billion to boost U.S. production of advanced battery technology

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The Dept. of Energy (DOE) will provide $2.91 billion to boost production of advanced batteries used in stationary energy storage and electric vehicles, as directed by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. DOE intends to fund battery materials refining and production plants, battery cell and pack manufacturing facilities, and recycling facilities that create good-paying clean energy jobs. …

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Enphase solar + storage systems can now participate in select VPP programs

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Enphase Energy announced that it is launching a partnership with renewable energy and grid solutions provider Swell Energy. The partnership enables Enphase Energy Systems, powered by IQ Microinverters and IQ Batteries, to participate in Swell’s distributed virtual power plant (VPP) programs in California, New York and Hawaii. The partnership will enhance solar and battery access …

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EDP Renewables supports commercial projects in Philadelphia solar program

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EDP Renewables NA Distributed Generation is working with the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) to expand access to onsite renewable energy solutions for business, commercial and industrial properties throughout the city through its Solarize Philly Program. Launched by PEA in 2017, Solarize Philly is Philadelphia’s first city-wide solar program. Solarize Philly aims to streamline the solar …

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CPUC accelerates California’s short-term RPS goals

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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

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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

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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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