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Lightsource bp funds community initiatives with 180-MW Louisiana solar project
26 Mar 2025 at 5:26pm
by Billy LudtLightsource bp’s 180-MWDC solar project in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, has entered commercial operation. The Prairie Ronde Solar project is located about 30 miles north of Lafayette. “The Prairie Ronde solar project is a powerful example of domestic energy investment in action,” said Emilie Wangerman, COO of Lightsource bp USA. “Working together with our partners,…
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American-made LG Energy Solution lithium battery cells to be used in Delta’s residential ESS26 Mar 2025 at 1:58pm
by Kelly PickerelDelta has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solution Vertech to use LG’s American-made battery cells in Delta’s residential energy storage systems. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution will provide Delta with 4 GWh of residential lithium battery cells from 2025 to 2030, which will be integrated into Delta’s upcoming All-in-One Box for…
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New York Power Authority announces first fully owned solar project26 Mar 2025 at 1:40pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerGovernor Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) acquired full ownership of a 20-MW solar energy generation project in the town of Fort Edward in Washington County. The Somers Solar project is the first to be acquired, owned and operated by the Power Authority under its expanded authority — signed into…
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Seven top research universities kick off California Solar Canal Initiative26 Mar 2025 at 12:40pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerAn initiative led by faculty from seven top research universities — six of which are in California — aims to accelerate the deployment of solar arrays over the state’s extensive canal network. According to a 2021 UC Merced study published in Nature Sustainability, covering large sections of the state’s 4,000 miles of canals with solar…
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Case study: PureSky leans on Terrasmart to optimize NY community solar portfolio26 Mar 2025 at 11:27am
by TerrasmartU.S. solar developer PureSky Energy works within the community solar market and operates its projects for their entire lifetime, prioritizing collaboration with landowners, towns and other local stakeholders to ensure long-term partnerships in the communities. With over 9,000 customers signed up and more than $5 million in savings, the company is helping Americans enhance their…
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PV Hardware debuts remote solar tracker operating platform25 Mar 2025 at 5:27pm
by Billy LudtPV Hardware USA (PVH), a global solar tracker manufacturer, has introduce DeepTrack, an operating ecosystem designed to improve the efficiency, reliability and management of solar tracking systems. The platform integrates real-time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance and AI-driven analytics to help solar asset owners optimize energy production and reduce operational costs. DeepTrack provides automated tracking adjustments,…
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Pisgah Energy completes 649-kW project for NC plastics company25 Mar 2025 at 5:02pm
by Kelly PickerelCMI Plastics, a third generation family-owned business, is built on a foundation of strong relationships. That’s why, when some of CMI Plastics’ customers called on the company to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, CMI Plastics went above and beyond to show its commitment to sustaining these meaningful partnerships. In addition to implementing energy efficiency upgrades and…
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Minnesota legislature considers sunsetting LMI community solar program in 202825 Mar 2025 at 2:26pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerNew bipartisan legislation in Minnesota sponsored by Sen. Nick A. Frentz (18, Democratic–Farmer–Labor), Sen. Bill Weber (21, R) and Sen. John A. Hoffman (34, Democratic–Farmer–Labor) proposes to sunset the state’s newly reformed Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Accessible Community Solar Garden (CSG) program in 2028. “This blatant rollback is a gift to powerful utilities intent on protecting…
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Solar Industry Snapshot: 52% of business owners fear negative impacts if IRA gets slashed25 Mar 2025 at 1:00pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerAurora Solar has announced its third annual Solar Industry Snapshot. This comprehensive report offers projected 2025 solar trends across policy, politics and energy resilience amid a shifting market landscape, with the overwhelming message that the market is shifting rather than stalling. “In the face of high interest rates, policy changes and other economic headwinds, this…
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Span invents ‘at-the-meter’ grid category with new Edge device25 Mar 2025 at 12:05pm
by Kelly PickerelSmart electrical panel company Span has expanded its produce suite with SPAN Edge, an “intelligent service point” device designed for utilities to better manage the distribution grid and enable home electrification. This product establishes a new category of “at-the-meter” grid technology that delivers real-time, autonomous power controls, the company says. SPAN Edge is designed to…
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Sunrun home energy storage owners will help PG&E with load relief again this year24 Mar 2025 at 5:02pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerSunrun has announced a new VPP partnership with California’s largest utility, PG&E. The collaboration will utilize hundreds of Sunrun solar + storage customer homes to deliver targeted load relief to neighborhoods identified with highly constrained electric grids. The goal of this approach is to help avoid or defer growth-related distribution investments, reducing costs for ratepayers.…
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Renew Home launches new VPP program24 Mar 2025 at 3:36pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerHome energy management company Renew Home announced it has unveiled new, personalized home energy management platform features as well as a new grid solution: Renew Home VPP. Renew Home VPP is a new kind of virtual power plant (VPP) that brings households and energy providers together to help households save energy and earn rewards while…
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Charging ahead: AI’s powerful role in EV load management
26 Mar 2025 at 9:01pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsAs utilities explore new ways to serve current and long-term demand growth from transportation electrification, robust AI-powered analytics offer ways to develop necessary and holistic EV management programs, write contributors Mary Mantese, Senior Manager of Innovation, Bidgely and Ann Collier, Senior Manager – Emerging Technology, Smart Electric Power Alliance.

Autonomous drone company releases end-to-end AI powered remote inspection solution at DISTRIBUTECH
26 Mar 2025 at 8:09pm
by Sean WolfeBy leveraging autonomous drones and advanced analytics, Percepto argues it enables continuous, high-frequency inspections, shifting grid maintenance from reactive to proactive.

System flexibility is key to affordability and reliability
26 Mar 2025 at 7:22pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsWith 200 million consumer devices projected to be added globally by 2030, inefficient management of these devices could drive peak electricity demand beyond grid capacity, requiring extensive investment in transmission and distribution systems, writes Rob Chapman, EVP and Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, EPRI.

GridUnity launches new interconnection management solution at DISTRIBUTECH
26 Mar 2025 at 6:53pm
by Sean WolfeGridUnity, known for its grid modernization solutions, announced the launch of a new interconnection management solution and a new venture with Southern Company to streamline large generation interconnection at DISTRIBUTECH 2025.

Does customer service ‘ring a bell’? DTECH keynote emphasizes rapid change and growth in energy industry
26 Mar 2025 at 6:00am
by Paul GerkeRing founder Jamie Siminoff touched on the importance of customer service in his keynote address at DISTRIBUTECH in Dallas, Texas.

Sense smart meter software gives utilities a real-time look at the grid edge
26 Mar 2025 at 3:11am
by Paul GerkeSense software embedded in smart meters can help utilities get a better look at the grid edge, as CEO Mike Phillips explains at DTECH.

G&W Electric shows off next-gen recloser amongst transmission and distribution solutions at DTECH
26 Mar 2025 at 2:32am
by Paul GerkeG&W Electric is presenting a variety of transmission and distribution solutions at DTECH, including its next-generation Viper-ST recloser.

GridUnity unveils new tool for transmission owners to manage stuffed interconnection queues
26 Mar 2025 at 1:06am
by Paul GerkeGridUnity's interconnection solution was recently selected to receive funding through the Department of Energy’s GRIP program.

Heimdall Power shows off its ‘magic ball’ that promises to save the grid
25 Mar 2025 at 10:59pm
by Paul GerkeElectric utilities can quickly add capacity to power lines with grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) like Heimdall Power's Neuron.

Want to walk the DTECH show floor without taking steps?
25 Mar 2025 at 9:14pm
by Paul GerkeFactor This content director Paul Gerke leads you on a first-person stroll through the expo hall at DISTRIBUTECH 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

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