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CPUC passes through ‘failed’ community solar program, industry advocates say
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) this week finalized portions of its community solar program that solar advocates continue to describe as “unworkable and destined for failure.” “California remains committed to delivering on clean energy options for all customers,” said CPUC President John Reynolds. “Our decision makes sure that competitive community solar programs grow responsibly,…
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Hail-resistant Trina Vertex N Shield solar panel now available to US market
The Vertex N Shield solar panel from Trinasolar is now available to the North American market. The 620-W Vertex N Shield with 23% efficiency is engineered to withstand the extreme weather and common risks found in nature while maximizing system performance and lowering LCOE. Built on Trina’s 210-mm n-type TOPCon platform, Vertex N Shield combines…
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ARRAY ships 100 GW of solar trackers globally since founding
Solar racking and tracker manufacturer ARRAY Technologies crossed the 100 GW line for shipping solar tracker product. “Surpassing 100 GW of tracker products delivered worldwide is a significant milestone not just for ARRAY, but for the continued growth and maturation of the global solar industry,” said Kevin Hostetler, CEO of ARRAY. “It’s not just about…
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RWE secures Meta PPA on 298-MW Texas solar project
RWE and Meta have arranged a long-term corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity generated by the 298-MWAC Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in Northeast Texas. Rabbit’s Foot began construction earlier this year. Once operational, the energy generated at Rabbit’s Foot will support Meta’s operations and expanding data center energy demands. The solar project is…
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After Hurricane Helene outage, NC bookstore installs microgrid for Asheville community
On September 27, 2024, the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, North Carolina. The devastating storm caused historic flooding, triggered landslides, downed trees and power lines, closed bridges and roads, destroyed homes and businesses and left entire communities without drinking water and power. In the immediate aftermath, Firestorm Books in Asheville became an essential site…
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