Category: Solar Sales and Services

KENDALLVILLE — Two days after a group opposed to a potential solar project in north central Noble County met, the company attempting to develop that project held an open house Wednesday evening at the Community Learning Center in Kendallville. Geenex representatives were available to discuss the potential financial impact on Noble County. Several dozen people attended the event, which saw several pro- and anti-farmland solar groups interact with the reps.

GoodWe has developed new double-glass tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) bifacial solar modules for its Polaris series, available in 530 W and 580 W variants. July 12, 2024 Lior Kahana Image: GoodWe From pv magazine Global China-based PV inverter manufacturer GoodWe has unveiled new bifacial modules based on n-type TOPcon technology. “Whether installing it on a carport, flat-to-pitched roof conversion or sun shed, the Polaris series is adaptable and versatile,” the company said in a statement. “One of the standout features of it is its double-glass and bifacial design, which improves impact resistance and power…

Duke Energy teams up with Buncombe County, N.C., to serve more customers with renewable energy NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 12, 2024 / Duke Energy By Gina DiPietro | illumination Staff Writer In the rolling hills of Asheville, N.C., a transformation is underway. As the community announced a goal to power all of Buncombe County with 100% renewable energy by 2042, Duke Energy set out to construct another solar facility as part of the Western Carolinas Modernization Plan. The challenge? To find enough space – 20 to 30 acres…

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO praised the legislature for passing House Bill 1032, known as Solar for Schools. Introduced by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, the bill will create a grant program to fund solar panel installations at schools across the state. This initiative aims to accelerate the construction of solar projects, create well-paying union jobs, and revitalize local communities. The Solar for Schools Grant Program, established by this bill, will be overseen by the Department of Community and Economic Development. The program will cover equipment and installation costs for solar…

Solar energy will soon cover over ten percent of electricity demand Keystone-SDA This year, solar energy is set to cover more than 10% of Switzerland’s total electricity requirements for the first time. This corresponds to more electricity than the Beznau nuclear power plant, said the Swiss Solar Energy Association. This content was published on July 12, 2024 – 13:20 Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. Since 2020, the Swiss photovoltaic market has been on a steep growth trajectory with annual growth of over 40%, the association…

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A fight over rooftop solar incentives in Puerto Rico has clean energy advocates fearing the territory could be on the verge of following in California’s footsteps and undermining the fast-growing industry. The dispute pitting lawmakers, the renewable energy industry and environmentalists against the powerful board that oversees the territory’s finances threatens to disrupt Puerto Rico’s efforts to meet its renewable energy goals. A law signed by Puerto Rico’s governor this year extended the territory’s net metering policies for at least six years in an effort to support the growing solar…

In the midst of Northwest Indiana’s ongoing discussions about economic development and solar energy, I often hear comments suggesting that these projects will bring more harm than good. With so much changing suddenly around here, it’s only natural for concerns to arise. I know and respect everyone’s opinions, but believe it is best to base such decisions on facts. So I decided to look at some recent research that examined how solar projects impact their communities. Based on this research and my own observations of the solar projects underway in…