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Nextracker is launching NX Horizon-XTR, a terrain-following, single-axis tracker designed to expand solar power deployment on sites with sloped, uneven and challenging terrain. Nextracker began deployment and testing of NX Horizon-XTR at utility-scale three years ago, working closely with customers that faced capital expense and construction challenges on projects sites with hilly terrain. Credit: Nextracker …

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North American solar panel maker Heliene announced it will embed UbiQD’s sunlight optimizing technology UbiGro in its new line of solar-generating glass for greenhouse and agricultural installations. Quantum dot glass prototype held aloft by a UbiQD engineer. Photo credit: UbiQD “As energy costs continue to rise, the controlled environment agriculture industry will have to utilize …

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The U.S. Department of Energy announced nearly $9 million in funding to 13 American Indian and Alaska Native communities for 14 projects to increase energy security and resilience on tribal lands. The projects consist of microgrids, residential solar and more. The 14 projects will result in 3.3 MW of new clean energy generation and more …

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Troy, Virginia-based Van der Linde Recycling tapped Tiger Solar (formerly Altenergy) to design, build and install a new 360.96-kW solar system on its rooftop. Over 750 panels will cover van der Linde’s construction and demolition processing facility in the next several months, supplying almost 100% of its electrical needs.  “We are very excited about our …

Virginia recycling plant will soon be almost 100% powered by rooftop solar Read More »

CPP Genie Community Solar, a joint venture of Community Power Partners and Genie Energy, announced it has signed agreements with Sunwealth to subscribe and manage the participation of electricity customers for a community solar project administered under New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program. New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has approved 165 MW of new community solar …

CPP Genie to handle customer side of Sunwealth community solar project in New Jersey Read More »

The U.S. Department of Energy released an action plan to enable the safe and responsible handling of solar PV end-of-life (EOL) materials. The activities outlined in the plan will reduce the environmental impact of solar energy while supporting the Biden Administration’s goal to decarbonize the electricity grid by 2035. Although 95% of a PV module …

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PetersenDean Many states have offered subsidies to promote rooftop solar adoption. Most of these subsidies have phased out over time, partly under the assumption that subsidies become less necessary as solar prices decline. However, even though solar prices have declined significantly, relatively high up-front prices remain a barrier to solar adoption for low- and moderate-income …

Berkeley Lab finds subsidies for low-income solar customers succeeded in increasing adoption Read More »

Standard Solar is partnering with The Catholic University of America to build the Washington metropolitan region’s largest urban community solar array on the University’s campus in Northeast D.C. The 7.4-MW project will provide access to locally generated renewable energy through the D.C. community solar program to residents, non-profits and businesses. Standard Solar will own, operate …

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Utility subsidiary ConEdison Solutions installed a 209-kW solar carport project at Preferred Utilities Manufacturing in Dansbury, Connecticut. The solar array was installed in the facility’s parking lot, creating a covered parking area. Credit: Preferred Utilities Manufacturing “The energy market needs equipment and expertise that leverage the use of renewable energy,” said Dwayne Boulden, Preferred’s Vice …

Connecticut boilermaker reduces emissions further with solar carport Read More »