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With an increased emphasis from the federal government on solar energy, the cost of mowing and property upkeep will be an increasing need across the solar industry. In response to this growth, Mach, a manufacturer of autonomous technologies, announced the launch of advanced technologies tailored for solar field mowing applications. By leveraging Mach’s proven foundation …

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KMFA Classical 89.5, a classical radio station from Austin, Texas, invested in an 89.64-kWDC rooftop solar project. In addition to solar panels, KMFA’s parking lot will soon host four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, all equipped with universal chargers, for employees and guests to use. Credit: KMFA Classical 89.5 KMFA has partnered with locally owned …

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Pine Gate Renewables and Meta announced the execution of an agreement for the renewable attributes from a Pine Gate solar project located in Temple, Texas. The 204-MW Limewood Bell Solar Project in Bell County is expected to be operational in 2026 and is located just seven miles away from Meta’s Temple Data Center. The project …

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SolarPanelRecycling.com today opens its new recycling center in Breckenridge, Texas. The site can fully recover and reuse solar equipment, including panels, inverters, cabling and batteries. The center, owned and operated by SolarPanelRecycling.com (SPR), can recycle 300 MW of solar panels annually, the company says. The Texas recycling center will serve as a central hub for …

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Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) released model policy that encourages the adoption of automated rooftop solar permitting software. This release comes as the U.S. hits 5 million solar installations, over 97% of which are on residential rooftops, and looks poised to double that total in the next six years.   The model …

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Entergy Louisiana’s proposal to add up to three gigawatts of economic solar power to its generation portfolio has been approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, marking the largest renewable power expansion in state history. “This approval underscores our commitment to meeting operational and sustainability needs, driving economic development and protecting the environment,” said Phillip …

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Today, Governor Polis will sign into law SB24-218 — The Modernize Energy Distribution Systems Act (Powering Up Colorado), marking a significant milestone in the state’s transition to clean energy. This comprehensive legislation introduces a suite of policy changes aimed at modernizing our local electric grid, ensuring proactive investments and fostering the adoption of clean energy …

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Sunnova Energy has added QuickBOLT‘s solar roof mounts to its approved vendor list (AVL). This approval allows Sunnova dealers to access QuickBOLT’s innovative and solar mounting solutions. QuickBOLT, a family-owned business, has developed solar mounts for a range of roof covering styles and profiles, from stone-coated steel to composition shingle. “We are excited to bring …

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RP Construction Services (RP), a distributor serving the utility-scale solar industry, is partnering with Hubbell Incorporated to include products to include the manufacturer’s new end-to-end electrical balance-of-system offering. Credit: RP Construction Services “Our approach has always been to take the most basic site parameters and turn them into an accurate, fully designed structural package, kitted …

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Affordable Wire Management (AWM) announced the company has achieved a 630 A rating from the Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC), a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). AWM’s CMS is the first in the industry to achieve this rating, qualifying their offerings to support Sungrow’s recently released 4.4-MW SG4400UD-MV modular inverter in North America. “Sungrow’s 4.4-MW …

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