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Applications & Installations
US software supplier introduces hail detection solution for solar projects Hail events have historically posed a considerable risk for utility-scale solar projects, with weather creating up to $100 million in damages at large installations in US states such as Texas.
Michael Schoeck
May 31, 2023
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Sheep grazing team to reduce solar mowing costs by more than 44% About 70 Katahdin breed sheep were dropped off at the Oberlin College campus in Ohio last week. They will graze through mid-June, stomping grass and weeding the solar field in a move aimed at reducing operations and maintenance costs.
Michael Schoeck
May 29, 2023
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US developer completes first phase of 3.6 MW cannabis grower’s solar farm ESA Solar has announced the completion of the first 1.2 MW phase of a 3.6 MW ground-mounted solar project for an indoor cannabis growing operation. Cannabis production represents more than 1% of US electricity demand, presenting an opportunity for renewable energy adoption.
Michael Schoeck
May 25, 2023
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Markets & Policy
Maxeon raises $199.4 million for IBC module manufacturing expansion Maxeon Solar Technologies, the producer of the Maxeon and SunPower solar module brands, is raising capital from a $157.4 million underwriting of shares and a separate $42 million private placement with TCL Zhonghuan.
Michael Schoeck
May 22, 2023
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Applications & Installations
Meta to power US data center with 200 MW solar project RPlus Energies has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with investor-owned utility Idaho Power to install the 200 MW Pleasant Valley Solar project in Ada County, Idaho.
Michael Schoeck
May 19, 2023
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Technology & Products
Canadian Solar ships 6.1 GW of modules in Q1 Canadian Solar shipped 6.1 GW of solar panels in the first three months of this year, up 68% from the first quarter of 2022.
Michael Schoeck
May 19, 2023
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Applications & Installations
Solar gazebo provides up to 4.3 kW of backyard generating capacity Arka Energy’s new outdoor gazebo provides 2.4 kW to 4.3 kW of residential solar power via monocrystalline PERC solar tiles.
Michael Schoeck
May 18, 2023
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Applications & Installations
US startup releases hourly grid-monitoring distributed energy tool Bidgely, an energy data software startup, has developed the 8760 Energy Model, a data set and report that provides utilities and industry stakeholders with behind-the-meter energy data, tracked at an hourly level throughout the year.
Michael Schoeck
May 17, 2023
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Applications & Installations
U.S. court orders developer to pay $135.5 million in 100 MW solar property damage case U.S. District Court Judge Clay D. Land issued a May 5 order ruling that Nashville-based Silicon Ranch and IEA are liable for more than $135 million in damages due to sediment erosion and lack of soil control.
Michael Schoeck
May 10, 2023
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