Projects

Prime contractor JB Steel is leading the construction of Franz Bakery’s new Outlet Store and Depot in Medford, Ore. The 21,000 sq. ft facility will include six elevated dual-axis solar trackers on the premise, achieving net zero electric (offsetting all the facility’s power needs), and accommodating possible future EV charging stations. Tracker Month sponsor Power …

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Green Power EMC, the renewable energy supplier for 38 Georgia Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs), and independent solar power producers Silicon Ranch, showed off the new 68-MWac Houston Solar project near Perry, Georgia. Located just off I-75, the Houston Solar site is one of the most visible solar energy projects in the state and showcases how …

Georgia’s 68-MW Houston Solar project now online, via Silicon Ranch, Georgia Power EMC Read More »

As the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the solar industry continues to grapple with the rippling effects. While last year’s passage of the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act established programs that help encourage market growth, the stalled Build Back Better bill meant a pivotal step was missed in ensuring a thriving industry …

Keeping solar project development on track in 2022 Read More »

Decarbonization is happening in just about every industry. Flint Hills Resources is moving ahead with a solar project at its oil refinery that is believed to be the largest direct use of solar power in the country, meaning all the power being generated is connected directly to a single facility. The 45-MW solar installation will …

Largest direct-use solar array in the U.S. being built at an oil refinery Read More »

Solar development is land and capital intensive and is often time consuming and difficult for solar developers to unlock the value of the solar land in their portfolio. This means, creativity is sometimes in order, like this latest concept from solar real estate investment fund SolaREIT. Tracker Month sponsor Power Your Next Project with the …

SolaREIT acquires land assets underneath 350 acres of solar projects Read More »

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) approved a power purchase agreement for the 132 MW dc/ 98 MWac Bayou Galion solar project located in Morehouse Parish in Northeast Louisiana, according to Recurrent Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. Tracker Month sponsor Power Your Next Project with the OMCO Origin Bifacial Tracker Bifacial …

Louisiana PSC agrees to PPA for 132-MW Bayou Galion solar project Read More »

The Newark Unified School District (USD) in California worked with ForeFront Power to install a 1.4 MW solar energy and storage system at Newark Memorial High School and Newark Junior High School. The District will now generate 1.7 GWh of renewable electricity annually and is expected to save nearly $6 million over the 20-year term …

California’s Newark Unified School District adds solar + storage system via ForeFront Power Read More »

Community solar developer UGE teamed up with the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy and the Town of Norway and to bring community solar to Norway, Maine. The solar farm, set to begin construction this summer, will be built atop a capped landfill. Tracker Month sponsor Power Your Next Project with the OMCO Origin Bifacial Tracker …

Community solar coming to Norway, Maine Read More »

Dominion Energy Virginia (DEV) is soliciting proposals for up to 1.2 GW of new solar and onshore wind development assets, as well as approximately 125 MW of energy storage. Dominion is changing things up from past annual RFPs. The company will now accept acquisition proposals on a continuous basis throughout the year for more flexibility …

RFP Alert: Dominion Energy Virginia seeking up to 1.2 GW of new solar Read More »

Origis Energy closed a $375 million credit facility for its solar and energy storage development project pipeline this week. This facility for the renewable energy industry bundles Letter of Credit and equipment financing to fund Origis’ clean energy assets. Tracker Month sponsor Power Your Next Project with the OMCO Origin Bifacial Tracker Bifacial modules capture …

Origis Energy secures $375 million credit facility, led by CIT Read More »