Best practices for planting a pollinator-friendly solar project
How to avoid critical mistakes when planting pollinators for solar projects.
Genie Energy to proceed with two New York community solar projects for 2023 construction
The retail energy provider recently acquired rights to develop seven community solar projects with 34 MW of total capacity in New York and 30 MW of total capacity in Pennsylvania, which it is advancing through permitting.
Solar apprenticeship program to train and employ 10,000+ Illinois residents
The Sustainability Hub, a partnership between Summit Ridge Energy, 548 Enterprise, Ecademy and the Power52 Foundation, plans to train veterans and other Illinois residents for solar careers.
Renewable Properties acquires 40 MW community solar portfolio in Maine
This latest acquisition from NextGrid brings Renewable Properties’ Maine portfolio to over 42 MW now in various stages of operation, construction, and development.
Design framework for BIPV shading devices
Canadian researchers have developed a new model to improve the performance of building-integrated PV (BIPV) shades in buildings. They considered solar electricity, heat transferred through windows, and interior daylighting quality.
Sunrise brief: Enphase to expand microinverter manufacturing in the U.S.
Also on the rise: Wisconsin utility decision could spur more rooftop solar development. 50 states of solar incentives–Oklahoma. And more.
Virginia homeless shelter and recovery center adds 313 kW rooftop solar array
The Richmond, Virginia non-profit is estimated to save $224,358 per year in energy costs with the system from Secure Solar Futures.
Wisconsin utility decision could spur more rooftop solar development
The Wisconsin PSC voted 2-1 in favor of a residential contract between a utility customer and a solar provider, a move that could usher in more residential solar.
Longroad Energy acquires 98 MW Titan Solar Project from Sunpin
With the acquisition of the Titan Solar Project, Longroad enters the CAISO market and expands its California holdings to 340 MW.
Sunrise brief: Commerce Department tariff ruling seen as big mistake by solar industry
Also on the rise: Heat pumps competitive with gas boilers in some markets, says IEA. PV Intel announces Solar Development Training consulting service. And more.
