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Recurrent Energy Sells 150 MW AC Virginia Solar Project

Canadian Solar Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Recurrent Energy LLC has completed a purchase and sale agreement with Appalachian Power for Recurrent’s Firefly Energy solar project, located in Pittsylvania County, Va. With a capacity of 150 MW AC, the Firefly project will be Appalachian Power’s largest solar energy acquisition to date and will help the utility meet

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Bill Parsons Chosen as American Clean Power Association’s VP for Federal and State Affairs

Bill Parsons Bill Parsons has been named as American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) new vice president for federal and state affairs. Parsons brings over two decades of legislative experience and policy expertise, both in Congress and for the renewable energy sector. In this newly created role, Parsons will lead ACP’s federal and state policy efforts.

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NREL Project Investigates Wind Condition Impacts on Solar Power Structures

The instruments shown here are used to conduct high-resolution measurements at Nevada Solar One. Photo courtesy Shashank Yellapantula at NREL High wind loads can increase the structural design costs for concentrating solar power (CSP), collector structures such as parabolic troughs and heliostats. In a new two-year project, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will work

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GAF Energy Debuts Nailable Solar Shingle for Solar Roofs

GAF Energy, a Standard Industries Company, has launched Timberline Solar. This roof system integrates solar technology directly into traditional roofing materials and processes. This new system incorporates a nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle (ES), which will be assembled domestically at GAF Energy’s manufacturing and R&D facility in San Jose, Calif. The ES

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DOE researchers to study wind impacts on concentrating solar power technology

DOE researchers study wind impacts on concentrating sun power technology – Renewable Energy World Home News DOE researchers study wind effects on concentrating solar power technology Cookies are used to provide you with the best possible experience on our website. If you continue to use the site, we will assume you are satisfied with it.Ok

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