The largest floating solar array in North America is now complete in New Jersey. Owned and operated by NJR Clean Energy Ventures, the 8.9-MW solar project covers 17 acres of the Canoe Brook reservoir in Short Hills, New Jersey. The project will provide approximately 95% of the power needs for New Jersey American Water’s Canoe Brook… The post Largest floating solar array in North America now online in New Jersey appeared first on Solar Power World.

Construction has begun on the Fresno Disadvantaged Community (DAC) Solar Farm, the largest shared solar project for disadvantaged communities in California and the first utility-scale solar farm within Fresno. The 10-MW system will provide energy cost savings directly to qualifying low-income residents under PG&E’s Disadvantaged Communities Green Tariff (DAC-GT) Program. The project was made possible… The post Construction begins on California’s largest community solar project for disadvantaged residents appeared first on Solar Power World.

LG Electronics has unveiled a program for installers working with the LG Electronics Home 8 residential battery system. The LG PRO Program provides installers with tools to connect with home and business owners, including co-branded sales materials, images, videos and more. The program also provides access to installation best practices through the LG | U… The post LG unveils installer program for those working with the Home 8 battery appeared first on Solar Power World.

Utility-scale energy project installer Strata Clean Energy has completed installation of an AiON-ESS Energy Series system from LS Energy Solutions for Green Mountain Power in Vermont, the first commercial deployment of the product. The project with Strata and GMP includes a total of 12 AiON-ESS enclosures divided between two 4.99-MW/10-MWh projects in Vermont. Each UL 9540-certified… The post Green Mountain Power taps LS Energy Solutions for peak shaving batteries appeared first on Solar Power World.

Real estate investment and development firm Crow Holdings announced the launch of Crow Holdings Renewables, a new business that aims to apply Crow Holdings’ development expertise and local presence in several solar markets across the U.S. to develop community- and utility-scale solar energy and battery storage projects across the country. Crow Holdings Renewables is initially… The post Real estate investment firm launches community- and utility-solar business appeared first on Solar Power World.

Metal-hydrogen battery manufacturer EnerVenue has inked a 25-MWh supply order with Florida consulting and EPC firm High Caliber Energy. The large order of EnerVenue’s Energy Storage Vessels (ESVs) will be delivered to High Caliber client that is installing a large energy storage project in Florida. Delivery of the batteries should be fulfilled by Q4 2024. “When you… The post EnerVenue to supply 25 MWh of metal-hydrogen battery systems for Florida project appeared first on Solar Power World.

PearlX announced its first large-scale solar and storage installation since Antin Infrastructure Partners invested in a majority stake of the company in February. The large-scale installation is for High Desert Villas, a 232-unit senior community in Victorville, California, with over 700 kW of solar power installed on the property’s rooftops, and 314 kWh of paired… The post PearlX installs 700-kW community solar + storage project for California senior community appeared first on Solar Power World.

Minnesota governor signs $80 million omnibus renewable energy bill St. Paul, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that includes an $80 million investment in solar + energy storage incentive programs for the state of Minnesota. The law also expands the state’s Community Solar Garden program and adds new requirements for utilities to… The post The Solar Policy Scoop: June 2023 <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.</span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Connecticut Green Bank is pleased to announce updates to its Smart-E loan program designed to help more homeowners take advantage of low-interest financing to access energy-saving technologies. The loan’s maximum amount will increase from a $40,000 limit to a $50,000 standard maximum, and with exception approval from the lending partner, up to $75,000. This… The post Connecticut Green Bank increases loan maximums to finance more comprehensive renewable energy projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) issued $275 million in air quality revenue bonds to finance Madison Fields Solar Project in Madison County, Ohio. “We are excited to partner with local leaders and Madison Fields Solar Project on the development of this solar facility that brings additional investment into the community,” said Christina O’Keeffe,… The post State agency funds 180-MW ‘agrivoltaic’ project in Ohio appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Advanced Power and Energy Program at the University of California, Irvine, joined the U.S. Department of Energy, KB Home, SunPower, Southern California Edison and Schneider Electric on May 22 to officially open the novel microgrid communities located in the Shadow Mountain master plan in Menifee, California. A microgrid is a self-supporting energy system that… The post University of California, Irvine, opens research microgrid in Shadow Mountain community appeared first on Solar Power World.

Goldbeck Solar, a Germany-based solar energy solutions provider, is rebranding its North American EPC Division, formerly known as GP JOULE EPC North America. Effective immediately, the division will now operate under the name Goldbeck Solar. Goldbeck Solar is rebranding to grow its presence in North America, according to a press release. The company produces solar… The post Solar racking manufacturer GP JOULE rebrands as Goldbeck Solar appeared first on Solar Power World.