Projects

Altus Power plans to develop Hawaii’s largest community solar project to date that will soon deliver clean electric power at a discount to a local medical facility, its employees and residents of Oahu. Upon completion of the 5 MW array expected later this summer, Altus Power will sell approximately 60% of the clean electricity generated …

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DSD Renewables has been selected by Rutgers University to install 16 solar carport canopies, totaling 14.5 MW, in parking lots across the university’s multiple campuses in New Jersey. This is the first major sustainability initiative to roll out since Rutgers president Jonathan Holloway announced the university’s commitment to a climate action plan in September 2021. …

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Strata Clean Energy has closed on all installments of tax equity financing for two standalone battery energy storage systems in Vermont. Strata partnered with United Community Bank (UCB) and Enhanced Capital on an $8.7 million investment for the Georgia and Springfield, Vermont, projects, each of which have 5 MW/10 MWh of storage capacity. The first installment …

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The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has released a new report that provides guidelines for renewable energy development on public lands. Following the Biden administration’s proposed rule to accelerate wind and solar development on public lands, the report outlines best practices for projects while safeguarding wildlife, protecting communities and cultural resources, and expanding economic opportunities.   The report provides …

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The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) released its Freeing the Grid interconnection grades, showing room for improvement in the United States. The grades assess each of the United States, as well as Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico on the quality of its interconnection policies. These policies govern how distributed energy resources (DERs) — such as solar …

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As supply chain uncertainty has hampered large-scale solar development in the United States, some companies are looking to secure project materials well in advance of breaking ground. Lightsource bp has developed a strategy of striking multi-year deals with manufacturers for solar modules, inverters and trackers to ensure “supply certainty,” says Stephen Barnes, senior VP of …

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Lehigh University will soon add a 2.61 MW solar project on its campus as part its strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. Standard Solar recently acquired the Lehigh Valley project from developer EDF Renewables North America, further solidifying the company’s commitment to advancing solar energy in Pennsylvania and educational institutions nationwide. “This transaction adds to Standard Solar’s …

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The top risks facing the solar industry are related to extreme weather, financial modeling, and operations according to the 5th annual Solar Risk Assessment from climate Insurance provider kWh Analytics. The report provides an objective overview of solar project risks and includes contributors such as NREL, EnergySage, RETC, Envision Digital, BloombergNEF, Clean Power Research, Raptor Maps, PVEL, …

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Truliant Federal Credit Union has completed a 742-panel solar installation on the roof of its new Hanes Mall Operations Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Truliant recently finished converting the former three-story Macy’s store at Hanes Mall into an operations center for the credit union. The projected used 51,000 square feet of rooftop space — about …

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Linea Energy has acquired a 490 MWdc utility-scale solar project in Texas from London-based Horus Energy. The acquisition marks Linea’s entry into the Texas market and advances its strategic plan to establish a robust development pipeline while promoting renewable energy and economic growth in the Houston area. The project is expected to generate 900 GWh per …

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