Enphase Energy announced that the company is now providing 24/7 support for installers and Enphase system owners globally across its phone, online chat and email communications channels. Providing around-the-clock support builds on the commitment Enphase has made to delivering the industry’s best customer experience. In recent years, Enphase has introduced online chat support; the Enphase …

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Four community solar farms are coming online in Oregon within the Portland General Electric service territory. Each 2.5-MW project is supported by renewable energy provider Neighborhood Power and Mana Monitoring. Three of the projects, online now, are the first projects commissioned in Oregon’s state-mandated community solar program.Daimler Trucks, WorldMark by Wyndham – Portland Waterfront Park vacation …

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By Ryan Brown, co-founder and CEO, Salient Energy Lithium-ion batteries are the leading battery technology for both electric vehicles (EVs) and the renewable energy industry. This makes it critical in the fight against climate change, with the world’s ability to adopt EVs and renewables limited in part by its ability to source lithium-ion raw materials. …

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In this special edition of Contractors Corner, solar mounting product manufacturer K2 Systems talks about the evolution of solar roof flashings from “goop and a prayer” to tried-and-true metal solutions and new plastic solutions. Below is a portion of the company’s Solar Spotlight podcast with Solar Power World, but be sure to listen to the full …

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Alliant Energy and the city of Perry have reached an agreement to install a 1-megawatt solar facility on a 7-acre site on the western edge of the city. On April 5, a lease for the project was approved during the City Council Meeting. “The city of Perry looks forward to hosting a solar energy project …

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Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has partnered with Holy Cross Energy (HCE) for a solar + storage project on land leased from Colorado Mountain College at its Spring Valley Campus in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. A rendering of the 5-MW solar + storage project Ameresco plans to install for Holy …

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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced it received a record 410 applications to participate in Year 2 of its Community Solar Energy Pilot Program. The applications represent 800.5 MW of total capacity and all but one project have committed to serving low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities. The program offers guaranteed savings for …

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Intersolar North America (ISNA) and Energy Storage North America (ESNA), the industry’s flagship solar + storage events, announced that their newly combined conference and tradeshow is impossible to hold in person in 2021 due to the ongoing risks of COVID-19. New dates have been secured for January 13-15, 2022, at the Long Beach Convention Center …

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Schneider Electric Solar, an industry leader of solar technology and energy management, announced that its XW Pro solar hybrid inverter is now eligible for the California’s energy storage rebates. Customers can install the XW Pro at low cost through the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), which provides rebates to support homeowners and communities in acquiring affordable …

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A landlord in Queens has installed solar panels on more than half the buildings it owns in the borough, part of an ambitious project that should eventually be the largest solar portfolio in the New York City borough. Solar panels have been installed on 26 of the 45 buildings Zara Realty owns and manages in …

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