Community-scale solar offers $6.5 billion in savings, bypassing California gridlocks
Localized distribution-level projects can cut out-of-state energy imports by 13% while providing a faster alternative to delayed transmission-scale infrastructure, said a report by Pathfinder Communications.
How a resilient design strategy positively affects the underwriting process for solar projects
Advances in solar panel design have reduced the impact of microcracking on overall performance, according to Mike Perron, renewable energy market lead for FM. He says risk reduction plays an important role in the process of underwriting solar projects.
Ideematec to supply 1.2 GW of trackers for Texas solar portfolio
German tracker manufacturer Ideematec has executed an agreement with Parliament Energy to supply its Horizon L:TEC 1P trackers for 1.2 GWac of solar projects in Texas.
Third-generation Massachusetts farm embracing agrivoltaics
Farmer Joe Czajkowski said there are several benefits of incorporating solar with his farming operation, not the least of which is income.
Modular microgrid company Critical Loop announces $26 million Series A round
The Los Angeles-based startup says it has now raised $49 million to accelerate its work to provide flexible industrial solutions that help its clients connect to power faster and bypass long waits for permanent grid infrastructure upgrades.
Mortenson acquires Nor-Cal Controls to bolster utility-scale solar integration capabilities
The acquisition of Nor-Cal Controls allows Mortenson to internalize power plant control and SCADA engineering, targeting the technical bottlenecks that often delay project commissioning and grid synchronization.
People on the move: ECA Solar, Powin, Form Energy and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
PowerBank terminates sale of two New York solar projects following permit delays
PowerBank Corp. announced that a third-party buyer has returned two New York community solar projects to its portfolio after the sites failed to secure local permits.
Managing cyber risks in the era of decentralized energy
The move toward decentralized energy resources offers resilience and flexibility in power generation, but it also introduces new complexities that demand proactive security measures.
AI inspection data is gaining traction in solar risk assessment
Machine learning is enabling more granular performance tracking and insurance evaluation.
