The project, supported by Virginia Clean Economy Act, will provide 50% of electricity needs and enable the school system to allocate energy cost savings to supporting student success.

Also on the rise: GE brings proven inverter technology to the U.S. market, University of Alabama deploys outdoor solar-powered study pods, robots do the dirty work at CSP plants, land-use scenarios look at agriculture and renewable energy on Oahu

SEIA responds that a new round of tariffs will hamper U.S. solar development and forestall this administration’s vision of becoming a world leader in clean energy.

Also on the rise: KKR launches Stellar Renewable Power, National Grid closes tax equity financing for 200 MW solar project, bp enters fleet charging segment, Mercedes Benz approved for an 80 MW solar project in Alabama, new technology allows renewables to connect to grid while removing the risk of costly upgrades.

With the rapid growth in public and electrical use of electric vehicles, bp enters fleet charging services in its acquisition of AMPLY Power.

Also on the rise: Community solar donated to low-income families, Maine ski area hosts community solar, UL fire safety certification means microgrid platform can be offered to utilities, SolarAPP+ pilots energy storage and building-integrated PV permitting

Strata Grid DERMS technology allows large-scale producers of renewable energy resources to connect to the electric power grid while removing the risk of costly upgrades.

Adoption of SolarAPP+ by local jurisdictions can speed deployment of solar and energy storage systems through faster permitting. The program is exploring energy storage and buildings-integrated photovoltaics permitting.

With the certification secured, Emera Technologies can now offer its microgrid platform to utilities.

Also on the rise: Clean energy bonds issued in California, EV charging stations with integrated advertising space, DART mission uses solar power to redirect Earthbound asteroids, and the Bezos Earth Fund supports tribal-led program.