First Solar Inc., a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar solutions, has completed the sale of its North American operations and maintenance (O&M) business to NovaSource Power Services, a portfolio company of Clairvest Group Inc. and Clairvest Equity Partners VI. “We are excited to be working with the First Solar O&M team,” said Jack Bennett, … Read more
BCI Engineering, a company specializing in contract manufacturing of solar shelving, has unveiled Full Tilt, a new floor-mounted solar shelving system. According to BCI Engineering, Full Tilt is an optimal fixed-tilt rack solution that has fewer parts, direct manufacturer prices, and versatile methods of loading and securing modules. The Full Tilt system introduces a new … Read more
Infiniti Energy Services (IES), a New Jersey-based developer and engineering, procurement and construction services company, has completed the construction of a 992,800W rooftop solar field project at a PepsiCo bottling facility in Piscataway, NJ, on a corporate initiative by PepsiCo to achieve 100% renewable electricity for operation in the USA. “We are very excited to … Read more
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co. (GREC), a company that acquires and manages renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, has reached commercial operation, according to Rawhide Prairie Solar, a 22 MW project in Colorado. GREC is managed by Greenbacker Capital Management, a national investment firm in the field of sustainable infrastructure. The system is GREC’s first solar … Read more
Gas South, a natural gas company, says it will invest $ 50 million in solar energy through the end of 2023 to support renewable energy initiatives. “In addition to our charitable donations, our promise to fuel good also means doing our part in building a sustainable future for our children and future generations,” said Kevin … Read more
AEP Energy, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, has signed an agreement with Opdenergy, an independent power company with experience in the development, financing, construction and operation of renewable energy. Under the 12-year contract, Opdenergy will develop an 80 MW AC solar array in Jefferson County, West Virginia. The energy will be used to power … Read more
Alliant Energy, a public utility holding company that provides regulated energy services to customers across Iowa and Wisconsin, plans to add an additional 414 MW of solar in Wisconsin. This rounds off the company’s previously announced plan to accelerate the clean energy transition by adding more than 1,000 MW of solar and helping customers avoid … Read more
Despite the pandemic, solar installers had an all-time high in industry confidence, according to the results of the sixth annual solar installer survey recently published by EnergySage and the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). Over 650 residential and commercial installers across the country took part in this year’s survey. As for any … Read more
An Important Warning About The Issues That Arise With Cheap Solar Systems In 2021 The solar power industry is in a price war at the moment. Due to everything that is happening in the world, we are seeing a number of solar installers offering cheap solar systems and dropping their prices to win business. You … Read more
Take a look at how many manufacturers are no longer active in Australia compared to a few years ago: In addition, more than 750 solar installation companies have gone into liquidation or ceased trading since 2011. That is why it is important to avoid the appeal of cheap solar;; Systems that are often supported by … Read more
