As the Philippines continues to switch to alternative energy sources, we can count on several renewable energy options. We have, among other things, the wind turbines from Illocos, the hyrdrothermal plant in Benguet and the geothermal plant in Bicol. What makes solar different and yet most practical for us Filipinos? The Philippines are sitting on … Read more
Are you still looking for reasons to run solar this year 2021? Here are some reasons why you must love this renewable energy! save money The main reason many people are switching to solar power is to save money by paying their monthly electricity bills. This is made possible if you install a solar grid … Read more
Duke Energy has started construction of the 50 MW Broad River solar power plant in Cleveland County, NC The project will be owned and operated by Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial subsidiary of Duke Energy. The project was selected as part of the tendering process established by the 2017 solar legislation. The power plant will … Read more
Altus Power America Inc., a Connecticut-based company specializing in clean electrification, is to build a 4.5 MW ground-mounted solar power project in Kapolei, Hawaii, on the island of O’ahu. When the project is completed, it will be the largest municipal renewable energy project (CBRE) in the state. Altus Power acquired the project from Tritium Enterprises … Read more
GameChange Solar, a company specializing in fixed pitch solar shelving and trackers, has received two orders for its MaxSpan post-powered fixed pitch systems. The orders have a total output of 36.7 MW and will be shipped to Colombia. “This step is one of the many ambitious goals of our company,” says Gabriel Losada, CEO of … Read more
The Southwest Virginia Solar Workgroup has published a call for proposals (RFP) for a partnership under the Southwest Virginia 2021 Residential Solar Program. The program will provide solar installation services to homeowners in the coal field region. The working group supports this program as part of its mission to harness the development of solar energy … Read more
CenterPoint Energy said Indiana-based power and natural gas business CenterPoint Energy Indiana South is seeking approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to enter into an agreement to acquire a 300 MW solar array. The company is also applying for approval to conclude a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for an additional 100 MW of … Read more
Jonathan Fisk, Co-Founder and Director of Solaray, was in the news today discussing the growing problem of cheap solar systems with pv Magazine Australia. The Solaray team is currently inundated with service requests from homeowners trying to fix their broken solar systems. With one in four Australian homes now being fed by the sun, we … Read more
National Grid Renewables, a company that designs, owns, and operates major renewable energy facilities in the United States, has begun construction of the 200 MW Prairie Wolf solar project in Coles County, Illinois. The project is expected to generate millions in tax revenue. Landowners Income and Charitable Initiatives. As announced in 2020, Prairie Wolf has … Read more
Trina Solar Co. Ltd., a global provider of PV and Smart Energy solutions, has established Trina Storage, a dedicated global business unit. According to Trina, the new provider of energy storage systems is developing solutions for solar + storage, standalone (network services) and other applications (large industrial and micro-networks). The company is well positioned to … Read more
