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A new study conducted by climate and energy analytics company Sunairio found that climate change is increasingly impacting U.S. solar energy generation. Traditional, industry-standard solar production risk assessment approaches are based on decades-old methods that use historical data and which crucially omit the growing influence of climate trends. As a result, pre-construction energy models over-predict …

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has secured 279 MWdc of advanced thin film solar panels from First Solar for its Lawrence County Solar Project in Lawrence County, Alabama, which is expected to commence commercial operation in 2027. The project reflects TVA’s growing emphasis on solar in the region, which by 2025 is also expected to become the …

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final rule today to improve the interconnection process and address the growing backlog of renewable energy projects — mostly wind, solar and storage resources — waiting in queues nationwide. FERC’s historic ruling marks a step toward the modernization of the U.S. energy grid by streamlining the interconnection …

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Developer SolarBank Corp. has awarded a contract to Polar Racking to supply ground mounting solutions for two landfill solar projects in New York, totaling 10 MWdc. According to the agreement, Polar Racking will supply its CORE fixed tilt ground mount solar mounting solution and ballasted foundations for SolarBank’s Manlius and Geddes projects. The Manlius project is being developed for …

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More than two-thirds of the country has state requirements for decommissioning end-stage renewable energy projects, according to a new report from law firm Lewis Roca. The report, State Requirements For Decommissioning End-Stage Renewable Energy Projects, is believed to be the first legal analysis that compiles and assesses renewable energy decommissioning requirements on a state-by-state basis. Utility-scale wind …

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Private investment firm Greenview Energy (GVE) has launched a platform focused on producing clean power and sustainable fuels. Primary investor Slater Family Holdings is backing the initiative through its new energy infrastructure group to decarbonize all areas of the economy. With nearly a decade of success advancing renewable energy infrastructure, GVE’s leadership has developed 4 …

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Virginia-based solar company Convert Solar was selected as the installer for Solarize Virginia, managed by the renowned Virginia nonprofit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP). Solarize programs around the country aim to simplify the process of adopting solar energy by providing a comprehensive platform for education, installation, and ongoing support. Convert Solar, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, was …

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An Orlando, Florida-based Subaru dealership is looking to save about 60% on its electricity costs with a 395 kW solar array.   Don Mealey Auto Group just opened its new Sport Subaru dealership, which features a rooftop solar project by ESA. The solar array will serve as a pilot project for future electrification of other …

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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. and Blattner Co. have entered into a collaboration agreement to improve solar jobsite automation. The agreement focuses on the development and refinement of Sarcos’ autonomous mobile robotic system designed to optimize employee safety and enhance the efficiency of the installation of photovoltaic (PV) modules for utility-scale solar projects. “Like many industries, the solar …

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Joe Ennen, CEO of SunOpta Minnesota-based food and beverage company SunOpta wants more sun in its operations. The company has installed a new rooftop solar array at its U.S. headquarters and innovation center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, which will provide up to two-thirds of SunOpta’s annual energy needs. SunOpta’s 742 solar panels, which occupy 36,000 …

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