SolarBank has announced it is partnering with Viridi, producer of fail-safe battery energy storage systems (BESS), on the development of a combined 3.06-MWDC ground-mount community solar project and 1.2-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Buffalo, New York. The project is being constructed on a closed landfill site, transforming previously unusable land into a productive …
Yotta Energy will unveil its new Yotta Block product at Intersolar North America next week. The next-generation of its SolarLEAF panel-level battery is engineered to replace a standard ballast block behind solar modules, eliminating the need for dedicated battery space. “Yotta Block is a game-changer for commercial solar storage,” said Jordan Harris, CEO of Yotta …
Scanifly, a PV design and field operations software provider, has integrated with Unirac, a North American producer of solar mounting and racking solutions. The partnership connects Scanifly’s site survey and design platform directly to Unirac’s plan set portal, creating an automated workflow. “Solar contractors spend too much time moving data between different software tools,” said …
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A Nexamp project in New Jersey. The United States community solar market installed a record-breaking 1.7 GWDC of capacity in 2024, a 35% increase from 2023, according to a new report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA). However, with policy uncertainty at both national and state levels, …
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Credit: Adobe Stock On February 19, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced the publication of its Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Power Export Permitting Standard, defining the technical parameters to allow electric vehicle owners to utilize their vehicles as mobile energy storage units and sell excess energy back to the grid. The standard outlines characteristics …
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Affordable Solar announced the groundbreaking and construction of New Mexico’s first-ever community solar project, marking a significant milestone in the state’s transition to clean energy and community-driven sustainability. The 5-MWAC Cuidando Los Niños Community Solar Project, located in Valencia County, expands access to renewable energy for New Mexicans and reinforces the commitment to environmental and …
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EDP Renewables North America has launched its Ragsdale Solar Park in Madison Country, Mississippi. The 100 MW project, which became operational in late 2024, will provide power to Entergy Mississippi’s transmission system. Amazon has contracted for the full energy off-take of the system through a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA). Credit: EDP Renewables North America …
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UbiQD, a player in quantum dot technology and manufacturing from New Mexico, announced it will acquire perovskites startup BlueDot Photonics. The deal enables UbiQD to secure exclusive rights to BlueDot’s intellectual property, which was originally developed at the University of Washington. UbiQD will use BlueDot’s doped perovskite materials to enhance silicon solar panel efficiency and …
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Three years after first unveiling a nailable solar shingle to the market, GAF Energy today launches its second evolution of the Timberline Solar product. Timberline Solar ES 2 delivers 23% more power than its predecessor — 57 W per shingle. “Timberline Solar ES 2 represents everything we’ve learned about solar roofing, enhanced by extensive feedback from… …
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FREYR Battery announced it will rebrand as T1 Energy. The former Norwegian company focused on lithium battery development is now an American solar panel manufacturer with battery aspirations. “The rebirth of our company as T1 Energy is about American energy, jobs, and advanced manufacturing. The U.S. needs domestic supply chains and manufacturing capacity to harness …
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