Credit: Solaris Energy On May 7, the Vermont Senate passed H.289, which would update Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard to require 100% renewables by 2035. H.289 passed both the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities, so if Governor Scott vetoes the bill as expected, Renewable Energy Vermont believes it will become law when the Legislature reconvenes …
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Powin has announced its new multi-cell-based hardware platform, the Powin Pod, designed for utility-scale projects. “We consistently challenge ourselves to improve our products and services to ensure we are continuously delivering nothing short of excellence to both new and existing customers,” said Jeff Waters, CEO of Powin. “This next-generation product advancement demonstrates our commitment to …
Sungrow will showcase its new liquid-cooled battery energy storage system at the Cleanpower 2024 tradeshow this week in Minneapolis. Sungrow’s ESS technology incorporates liquid cooling to avoid pulling dust and humidity into the system, as well as advanced temperature management and fire suppression systems to enable more control of the system’s internal environment conditions and …
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Groundswell, in partnership with the Community Church Atlanta, Stryten Energy, InterUrban Solar, the City of Atlanta, the Wells Fargo Foundation, and GM, celebrated the construction launch of one of the first community-owned resilience hubs in the Southeast. The 34.1-kW solar installation at the Community Resilience Hub at the Vicars Community Center at the Community Church Atlanta will utilize …
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RES announced it has been selected by Repsol to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services at one of the largest solar projects in the United States. Built upon a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation, the partnership aims to maximize the performance of Repsol’s 637-MWDC Frye Solar facility in Kress, Texas. RES will perform preventive …
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Cypress Creek Renewables announced it has completed construction and reached commercial operation of its newest and largest hybrid facility, Zier, in Brackettville, Texas. The facility adds capacity to the grid as the need for energy in the state grows to an all-time high. The power plant boasts 208 MW of photovoltaic capacity, enough power to …
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Vermont is a state known for its rolling green hills spotted with dairy cows. The dairy industry generates over $2.2 billion for Vermont annually, yet, with increasingly thin profit margins, local farmers are looking for ways to compete without losing use of any of their land, moving to greener financial pastures with a community solar …
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Two solar panel manufacturers have experienced fires at factories in recent weeks that may affect production for months to come. JinkoSolar revealed that a silicon wafer and solar cell manufacturing facility in Shanxi Province, China, had a fire accident on the afternoon of April 26, 2024. The local fire department quickly extinguished the fire. There …
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Colorado is working on revamping its community solar program to capture new IRA funds. California may require licensed electricians for energy storage retrofits and maintenanceSacramento, California The California Contractors State License Board approved a new rule that would prohibit licensed solar contractors from installing new battery storage capacity to existing solar systems or from performing …
An installation by Maine Solar Solutions. Local solar installer Main Solar Solutions has introduced a 30-year solar component warranty, believed to be the first long-term warranty offering by a solar installer in Maine. “We understand that choosing to invest in a solar electric system is a significant decision for Maine homeowners,” said Sam Zuckerman, CEO …
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