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Fold-out NASA satellite solar array undergoes successful test deployment

The NASA/NOAA satellite, part of the GOES-R series, operated as-expected in its terrestrial test, making it one step closer to launch.

Solar-plus-storage microgrids to be deployed in four Bay Area cities

The 3.1 MW solar and 6.2 MWh battery microgrid portfolio will provide energy resilience as part of the Resilient Municipal Critical Facilities program.

NEM 3.0 sparks the growing potential of virtual power plants

Exploring California’s energy transition with the help of alternative battery technologies.

Machine learning method to identify residential PV adopters, reduce soft costs

Researchers have defined a new machine learning-based methodology that reportedly reduces customer acquisition costs by about 15% or $0.07/Watt. It is based on an adapted version of the XGBoost algorithm and considers factors such as summer bills, household income, and homeowner’s age, among others.

New Jersey warehouse owner deploys 556 kW rooftop solar using local workforce

The project’s development utilized locally trained solar installers from the STEP-UP group in Edison, N.J.

OCI Solar enhances solar training program in San Antonio

The solar company teamed up with St. Philip’s College, Project Quest, and the San Antonio Area Foundation to establish SolarJobs SA, an education and workforce initiative designed to help prepare students for careers in the renewable energy industry.

Sunrise brief: Senate votes to resume solar tariffs, threatening clean energy supply

Also on the rise: Average silver price expected to drop 2% to $21.30 per ounce this year. Solar Earnings Recap–SunPower, Sunrun and SolarEdge. And more.

California utilities commission sued for gouging rooftop solar payments

Three leading environmental groups have filed a petition to the California Court of Appeals to review the state’s solar net energy metering cuts.

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RFP alert: Tribal solar accelerator seeks projects

An accelerator fund for tribal authorities that includes 65 tribes and over 120 tribal individuals will award grants of up to $200,000 for solar projects situated on tribal authority land, and $50,000 grants per year for tribal energy plan proposals.

Florida resort owner deploys 1.51 MW of solar arrays

Optimus Energy installed four solar arrays at resorts located in Kissimmee (760 kW), Lake Buena Vista (147 kW), Clearwater (205 kW) and Palm Coast, Fla. (402 kW).

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