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QuickBOLT debuts roof penetration repair kit QuickPATCH
21 Jan 2025 at 8:44pm
by Billy LudtQuickBOLT, a solar mounting and roofing solutions provider, is launching QuickPATCH, a patent-pending product designed to address one of the most persistent challenges in the solar and roofing industries: roof holes caused by missed rafters, safety anchors, weather, age or other system installations. The QuickPATCH is a 4- by 5-in. galvanized steel patch backed by…
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First Solar and Terrasmart partner to provide domestic solar panel and racking package21 Jan 2025 at 2:08pm
by Billy LudtTurnkey solar racking provider Terrasmart has integrated both its fixed-tilt racks and its TerraTrak 1P Single Axis Tracker (SAT) with First Solar’s Series 7 TR1 module. Combined with a portfolio of ground screws, driven piles and ballasted foundations, the Terrasmart and First Solar partnership can provide a domestically produced ground-mount offering for the U.S. solar…
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Sunvoy unveils new white-label sales platform for solar installers21 Jan 2025 at 1:00pm
by Kelly PickerelSunvoy has launched a new platform that allows solar installers to configure their own branded online shops. Sunvoy eShop unlocks significant revenue potential by turning one-time solar customers into long-term energy partners. From energy storage systems and EV chargers to service plans and lead referrals for roofing partners, the eShop provides a seamless way to…
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SunModo rooftop solar mounts achieve UL 3741 certification17 Jan 2025 at 9:02pm
by Billy LudtSunModo, a U.S. solar racking manufacturer, has completed the UL 3741 listing process for both its NanoRack and SMR Roof Mount systems. NanoRack is a rooftop mounting attachment and SMR Roof Mounts are a rail-based racking — both systems work on pitched rooftops. “Achieving the UL 3741 certification for our NanoRack and SMR roof mount…
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Enphase, Empowered by Light donate solar generators to LA fire relief efforts17 Jan 2025 at 7:25pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerRenewable energy-focused nonprofit Empowered by Light and global energy management technology company, Enphase Energy have partnered to provide solar generators to communities impacted by the recent LA fires and to firefighting strike teams that have been deployed from the Bay Area to help battle the devastating fires. The two Bay Area based organizations are distributing…
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17 attorneys general ask Congress to protect the IRA17 Jan 2025 at 1:24pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerA coalition of 17 attorneys general led by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell sent a letter urging Congressional leaders to safeguard the investments that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has supported across the country. The AGs highlight the benefits of the IRA to states across the political spectrum in improving domestic energy security, decreasing…
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Smart Roofs Energy installs rooftop array for Connecticut printing company17 Jan 2025 at 12:52pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerThe Connecticut Green Bank announced the closing of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for a solar photovoltaic system at Hitchcock Printing & Distribution Services, located at 191 John Downey Drive in New Britain, Connecticut. The system is estimated to save the business more than $1.2 million in avoided energy costs over the next…
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New DOE roadmap calls for detailed interconnection queue data in every state16 Jan 2025 at 8:24pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerThe U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) released a new roadmap that can lead to shorter timelines and better outcomes for connecting clean energy resources to the distribution and sub-transmission grids. The Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Roadmap also sets ambitious targets and strategies to improve interconnection processes and maintain reliability of the…
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K2 Quote solar racking design program integrated with Aurora16 Jan 2025 at 7:59pm
by Billy LudtK2 Systems, a solar mounting system solutions provider, has integrated K2 Quote directly the Aurora platform. This will let users design their racking systems entirely within Aurora, generating a bill of materials (BOM) without switching applications. By enabling permissions on the Aurora platform, users can access K2 Quote through Design Mode, choose their preferred racking…
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Developer asked to pay $26 million interconnection charge for 1-MW solar landfill project16 Jan 2025 at 4:52pm
by Kelly PickerelSolar project developer Verogy released information today that a planned 975-kW solar project on a former landfill in Windham, Connecticut, has been met with a $26 million estimated bill for grid interconnection. Typically, transmission interconnection upgrades for projects less than 1 MW cost approximately $50,000 to $300,000. Local utility Eversource, which serves customers in Connecticut,…
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DSPTCH field service management software releases IRA Field Guide16 Jan 2025 at 3:02pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerDSPTCH announced the release of the DSPTCH Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Field Guide. This indispensable resource offers over 100 pages of in-depth guidance on prevailing wage, apprenticeship requirements and IRA Tax Credit compliance, providing project stakeholders with the tools, resources, and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the IRA. The IRA Field Guide is a…
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Energy software provider Peloton expands into renewable energy land management16 Jan 2025 at 2:48pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerEnergy software provider Peloton has announced its expansion into the renewable energy space. Peloton’s new initiative addresses the complexities of land agreement management for solar, wind, utilities, mining, geothermal and carbon capture projects. By streamlining land management at scale, Peloton’s technology empowers organizations to optimize operations while building the next generation of energy infrastructure. Peloton’s…
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Treasury issued new domestic content bonus guidance just before Biden’s exit
21 Jan 2025 at 9:47pm
by Sean WolfeThe guidance updates and builds upon the domestic content safe harbor that Treasury and the IRS published in May of 2024.
Charlotte software company attracts $1.2B to finance residential solar and storage
21 Jan 2025 at 7:51pm
by Paul GerkePalmetto's LightReach plans enable homeowners to install rooftop solar and storage systems with no upfront investment.
Trump orders pause on IRA spending, declares ‘energy emergency,’ lays out new America-first policies
21 Jan 2025 at 7:04pm
by Paul GerkePresident Trump advised all federal agencies to pause disbursement of IRA and IIJA funds in an excutive order signed Monday.
How to get the most out of a wind energy project
21 Jan 2025 at 5:35pm
by Renewable Energy WorldEnsuring wind turbine performance is a multifaceted challenge that requires a strategic balance of guarantees, testing rigor, and ongoing monitoring, writes contributor Andy Chang.
Michigan remains on top in clean energy projects, new study says
21 Jan 2025 at 4:55pm
by Renewable Energy WorldThe state is continuing to lead the country in attracting battery manufacturing sites, solar and wind manufacturing plants, and new or expanded facilities for building electric vehicles as it heads into 2025.
Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects
21 Jan 2025 at 4:34pm
by Associated Press EditorsThe interior secretary will review wind leasing and permitting practices for federal waters and lands. The assessment will consider the environmental impact of wind projects on wildlife, the economic costs associated with the intermittent generation of electricity and the effect of subsidies on the viability of the wind industry, the order states.
Residential solar and storage for free? Here’s how it’s possible
20 Jan 2025 at 2:00pm
by Paul GerkeSOLRITE Energy and sonnen are launching the world's first virtual power plant power purchase agreement in the ERCOT market. Here's how it works.
Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick for public lands boss, questions reliability of renewable power
20 Jan 2025 at 1:30pm
by Associated Press EditorsPresident-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for interior secretary told a Senate panel Thursday the U.S. can leverage development of fossil fuels and other energy sources to promote world peace and voiced concerns about the reliability of renewable power sources promoted under the Biden administration.
No panels? No problem. Duke Energy offers its take on community solar
17 Jan 2025 at 8:05pm
by Sean WolfeUnder Duke Energy's proposal, customers could subscribe to new, utility-owned solar energy facilities, pay a monthly subscription fee, and receive a bill credit.
Project Polo: The plan to build a 27-state virtual power plant
17 Jan 2025 at 6:02pm
by Paul GerkeSunwealth has secured a $289.7 million loan guarantee for a scheme to deploy up to 1,000 solar PV and battery energy storage systems across 27 states.
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