Solar News

Construction Begins on 10 Pivot Energy Community Solar Projects in Illinois

Pivot Energy’s Illinois community solar capacity now stands at 51MW. One of these projects is a Kankakee, Ill. system that produces 2.8 MW. Pivot Energy, a national provider of renewable energy, has begun construction of 10 new community-scale solar projects in Illinois. These will provide low-cost electricity for Illinois households and

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Wärtsilä supplying 2 GWh energy storage portfolio to Clearway solar projects

Clearway Energy Group’s Mililani Solar Project on Oahu, Hawaii. Wärtsilä is supplying an energy storage system for the project. (Courtesy: Clearway Energy Group/Wärtsilä) Wärtsilä has signed contracts to deliver energy storage systems totaling 500 MW/2 GWh to five Clearway Energy Group solar projects in California and Hawaii. The portfolio includes the Daggett 2 & Daggett

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Tigo Energy Brings New Solar Rapid Shutdown Technology to Market

Tigo Energy Inc. is a Flex MLPE (module-level power electronics) supplier. It has launched Pure Signal technology for Tigo RSS Transmitters. Pure Signal technology is designed to reduce electromagnetic interference in large-scale solar system. Tigo RSS Transmitters with Pure Signal technology are based on patented, advanced rapid shutdown technology. They can be used in conjunction

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GAF Energy Builds Second Solar Shingle Manufacturing Facility in Texas

GAF Energy is a Standard Industries company that provides solar roofing in North America. To meet growing demand for Timberline Solar roof, a new 450,000-square foot manufacturing facility will be built in Georgetown, Texas. “The response from both consumers and roofers to our Timberline Solar roof has been tremendous and we’re

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BayWa r.e. Promotes Jodi White to CEO, Increases Executive Leadership

Jodi White BayWa r.e., an energy developer, services, and systems provider, has expanded its executive team following the acquisition by Beacon Solar. Beacon Solar was the former solar distribution division for roofing distributor Beacon. This will allow BayWa to continue expanding its U.S. network. BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC has appointed Jodi White as CEO.

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Southwest Public Power Signs PPA with BrightNight for 300 MW of Solar Power

After a competitive solicitation, Southwest Public Power Agency Inc. (SPPA), has signed a power purchase arrangement (PPA), with a BrightNight joint-venture (JV), for the delivery 300 MW of solar power and 600 MWh battery storage power. This is the largest renewable power purchase in SPPA’s operational history and will supply 21 of SPPA’s constituent members.

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