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Horizonview Technologies unveils new aerial inspection platform for solar projects
25 Jul 2025 at 1:23pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerHorizonview Technologies, a solar aerial inspection company, has announced the launch of its new Software 2.0 platform, marking the company’s official debut in the renewable energy market. Having operated in development mode since 2023, Horizonview is now stepping into the spotlight with a platform that provides solar asset owners and operators with full-site orthomosaic imagery…
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Solar power out-produced wind for the first time in May25 Jul 2025 at 12:51pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerA review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals that solar provided over 11% of total U.S. electrical generation in May while wind + solar produced over one-fifth and the mix of all renewable energy sources generated nearly 30%. EIA’s latest monthly “Electric Power Monthly”…
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NLYTN Energy releases new solar-specific 3D visualization services24 Jul 2025 at 6:42pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerNLYTN Energy has announced new solar-specific 3D visualization services to help engineers convey proposals to stakeholders. From local governments to landowners, solar stakeholders are seeking further transparency and more confidence, especially in rural environments. Traditional plan sets, site maps and technical drawings often fall short. 3D project visualizations, grounded in actual engineering and existing site…
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Nexamp self-performs grid upgrades for 3 New England community solar projects24 Jul 2025 at 5:21pm
by Billy LudtNexamp has successfully completed construction on three community solar projects that included the scope of work typically performed by the electric utility. The concept, known as self-performance, lets developers perform certain grid modifications and infrastructure upgrades to reduce both the time and cost required to connect their projects to the grid. Working with Central Maine…
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Tigo inverter AC nameplate rating can now be configured during commissioning24 Jul 2025 at 2:21pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerTigo Energy announced a new offering of Inverter Power Output Control (IPOC), or the ability to easily limit the AC power output of Tigo inverters via software during the commissioning process. The ability to reduce the maximum AC power rating of an inverter, also referred to as inverter power derating, allows solar installers to set…
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Eaton to site 4-MW solar array near Wisconsin operations24 Jul 2025 at 1:59pm
by Kelly PickerelEaton, in its commitment to achieve net-zero operations by 2050, will install a 4-MW solar system at one of its Wisconsin operations. Working with WEC Energy Group subsidiary We Energies, Eaton will site the project adjacent to its Thomas A. Edison Technical Center in Franksville, Wisconsin, and the array is expected to meet 30% of…
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Gripple releases new Power-Tie that distributes pressure evenly on solar cables24 Jul 2025 at 1:12pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerGripple has announced a new product called Power-Tie, an advanced cable tie designed to deliver secure, efficient and long-lasting cable management across solar applications. Power-Tie is designed to distribute pressure evenly across electrical cables. This feature minimizes the risk of damage to cable jackets, ensuring long-term cable integrity and helping prevent costly operations and maintenance…
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Six full-sized transparent PV windows installed at NEXT Energy HQ23 Jul 2025 at 4:58pm
by Kelly PickerelOrganic photovoltaic (OPV) company NEXT Energy Technologies has completed the first commercial application of its transparent PV windows. Six windows, each measuring 40 by 60 in. for a total of 100 ft2, were installed at NEXT’s headquarters in Santa Barbara, California. This is the first building-integrated PV (BIPV) facade featuring the OPV coatings developed by…
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DOE terminates loan guarantee for Midwest U.S. wind and solar transmission line23 Jul 2025 at 2:30pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerThe Dept. of Energy (DOE) has announced the Loan Programs Office (LPO) has terminated its conditional commitment for the Grain Belt Express Phase 1 project, a high-voltage DC transmission line intended to connect wind and solar capacity across Kansas and Missouri. The conditional commitment, which would have provided a loan guarantee of up to $4.9…
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EDPR developing 2.35-MW solar project to power California water treatment plant23 Jul 2025 at 12:24pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerEDPR NA Distributed Generation, the distributed generation business of EDP Renewables North America, and California Water Service have signed a 20-year PPA for a 2.35-MWDC onsite solar array at Cal Water’s Northeast Bakersfield Treatment Plant. The partnership is designed to reduce the utility’s long-term environmental footprint. Cal Water and EDPR NA DG expect the system…
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Virginia State Corporation Commission leaves community solar in limbo with latest ruling23 Jul 2025 at 12:12pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerOn July 22, the Virginia State Corporation Commission denied the Coalition for Community Solar Access’ (CCSA) Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification of its recent ruling affecting shared solar in Appalachian Power Company (APCo) territory. At issue is the “minimum bill” — a mandatory charge customers must pay to participate in shared solar —which has made…
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New Mexico outdoor education organization adds solar + EV charging to basecamp22 Jul 2025 at 6:28pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerCottonwood Gulch Expeditions, a nonprofit educational organization in New Mexico, announced a continued partnership with Everybody Solar for the installation of a new 10.08-kW solar array and electric vehicle charging station at its historic basecamp. Building on the successful 2019 collaboration, which brought 8.85 kW of solar energy and powered more than 17,000 pounds of…
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Community solar is the honey badger of clean energy
25 Jul 2025 at 6:47pm
by Paul GerkeCommunity solar projects deliver a unique set of benefits that are becoming more attractive to states hoping to lower electricity costs.

Invenergy says Grain Belt Express will go forward despite DOE decision
25 Jul 2025 at 5:49pm
by Associated Press EditorsThe U.S. Department of Energy declared that it is "not critical for the federal government to have a role” in the first phase of Chicago-based Invenergy's planned Grain Belt Express.

A win for a utility in the data center struggle – This Week in Cleantech
25 Jul 2025 at 3:58pm
by Paul GerkeThis Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or so.

Factor This finance and development roundup: 38 Degrees North, Exus Renewables, Louth Callan, Nautilus, Primergy
25 Jul 2025 at 3:01pm
by Paul Gerke38 Degrees North, Exus, and Nautilus announce new funding, while Louth Callan and Primergy make project development updates.

With latest acquisition, ArcLight sets sights on $5B in investments and 20 GW of new power
24 Jul 2025 at 8:20pm
by Sean WolfeArcLight Capital Partners has acquired Advanced Power, giving ArcLight the potential to invest $5 billion to enable 20 GW of new power.

Could Canadian offshore wind help Mass. meet climate goals?
24 Jul 2025 at 6:37pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsThe Bay State faces a statutory deadline: It must lock in contracts for at least 5,600 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2027.

Hot weather leads to power grid impacts, requests for some Kansas customers to conserve energy
24 Jul 2025 at 5:50pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsHigh temperatures this week drew a caution from the regional organization that ensures reliability of the power grid and led Evergy to ask some customers to conserve energy usage.

Why did feds cancel a $4.9 billion loan for the Grain Belt Express transmission line project?
24 Jul 2025 at 4:26pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsWhat this means for the future of the project is unclear, though a spokesman for the company behind the transmission line, Illinois-based Invergy, sounded a positive tone.

Equinor, Tesla paying the price of prohibitive US clean energy policies
24 Jul 2025 at 4:00pm
by Paul GerkeIn Q2 2025 financial reports, offshore wind developer Equinor and battery and EV maker Tesla report suffering from shifting US policy.

Capacity auction predicts higher energy bills; Youngkin, governors air frustrations in letter to PJM
24 Jul 2025 at 3:43pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsAmid skyrocketing electricity costs, multiple governors are asking PJM to let them have more of a say in the grid operator’s leadership.

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