Lightsource bp brings 300 MW of solar into service for steelmaker
The Bighorn Solar project is one of the largest on-site solar facilities in the U.S. dedicated to a single customer, with more than 750,000 solar panels on 1,800 acres near Pueblo, Colorado.
Bundled solar projects to power Rhode Island public housing
Nine public housing authorities are aggregating demand for a contract with Nautilus Solar Energy and Veolia, which will build solar arrays to support thousands of residents.
Middlebury College closes in on renewable energy goal with solar installation
The installation will provide the College with about 30% of its total electricity usage and bring Middlebury to 100% renewable power upon completion.
DOE funds Shell-led group for liquid hydrogen demo project
The project aims to advance the U.S. as a leader in LH2-based international supply chain development and facilitate the commercialization of both blue and green hydrogen export opportunities.
SolarRecycle website launches
SolarRecyle.org is designed to provide clear information for a more sustainable solar panel life-cycle.
Grasshopper closes $48m financing deal for U.S. solar expansion
The Canada-based renewable energy developer will use the funds to support four solar-plus-storage projects in Massachusetts.
Ameresco outfits Coast Guard facility with solar and storage
The 5 MW solar, 11.6 MWh storage array forms a microgrid to power a Coast Guard training center during grid outages.
Sunrise brief: SEIA program aims to broaden solar’s workforce diversity
Also on the rise: PVEL adds hail stress test for modules, Wolverine signs PPA for 150 MW of capacity, and smart inverters are starting to strut their stuff.
PVEL adds hail test to its module certification program
The hail stress sequence aims to address concerns from insurers and asset owners about the ability of PV modules to withstand severe hail impacts.
SEIA launches diversity certification program
The program is intended to help companies analyze their DEIJ practices and offers training and support for a more diverse and equitable work environment.
