EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) has completed the Misenheimer Solar Park, the company’s first solar project in North Carolina. Located in the village of Misenheimer, in Stanly County, North Carolina, the solar project is one of the largest in the state, with an installed capacity of 74 MW. Misenheimer Solar Park, which will be operated by EDPR NA, will generate enough energy annually to power the equivalent of more than 12,000 North Carolina homes while providing economic and environmental benefits to communities near the project and across the state.   Over the lifespan ..read more

The rumors were true: A new petition has been filed to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), to apply new tariffs (both anti-dumping and countervailing duties) to imported solar cells and modules from Southeast Asia. As expected, the reaction from the U.S. solar industry depends on the source. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy United (United), and American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) united to express displeasure because of how tariffs will impact pricing and the ..read more

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) approved a new rule late last week that would prohibit licensed solar contractors from installing new battery storage capacity to existing solar systems. It also prohibits solar contractors from performing maintenance on battery storage systems — including systems they installed themselves. Those projects would now require a licensed electrician. Licensed solar contractors would still be able to install smaller battery storage at the same time as a solar system installation. “But the inability to offer warranties on those systems renders t ..read more

The Vail Buick GMC dealership in Bedford Hills, New York, has added an energy storage system (ESS) to aid EV charging abilities while reducing energy costs. The expansive car dealership in eastern New York tapped Energy Toolbase, Socomec and Sprocket Power to deploy the ESS to provide microgrid capabilities, reduce demand charges, and participate in the state’s demand response programs. Sprocket Power spearheaded the installation of a 100 kW / 186 kWh energy storage system at the dealership. The system, equipped with a Socomec HES L unit integrated with Energy Toolbase’s Acumen EMS controls s ..read more

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is most known for extending clean energy tax credits, which give investors a dollar-for-dollar reduction in their federal tax liability in exchange for providing financing to develop renewable energy projects and other clean energy investments. One of the more exciting provisions is the IRA’s “transferability” rule, which allows tax credit sponsors, including clean energy project developers, to “transfer” their tax credits by selling them for cash to corporations seeking to lower their tax burden. Many clean energy developers sell their tax credits because th ..read more

West Hartford, Connecticut-based developer Verogy has completed a 139.5 kW rooftop solar energy project at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford, Maine. The state-of-the-art system, comprised of 256 solar modules will significantly reduce the building’s carbon footprint and provide a reliable source of clean energy for decades to come. The York Judicial Center’s installation is the first solar project completed for the State of Maine Judicial Branch. “Verogy is pleased to have the opportunity to partner with the Maine Judicial Branch to deliver a solar energy project that will generate clean ..read more

TotalEnergies has begun construction of New York state’s largest onsite solar generating and storage system at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport. The project is being developed in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Located in the airport’s long-term parking Lot 9, the JFK solar carport will be erected as a canopy, providing the added benefit of covered parking for 3,000 vehicles. The solar carport will generate around 12 MW of onsite power paired with an additional 7.5 MW of battery storage to help reduce ..read more

A private K-12 Christian school in Decatur, Illinois, is seeking energy sustainability with a 912 kW gound-mount solar array. Project developer Standard Solar and renewable energy consulting firm CQI Associates have partnered with Unity Christian School, a ministry of the Lutheran School Association, to bring solar power to its campus. The project, developed and installed in collaboration with CQI Associates, Straight Up Solar and Lightwave Solar, marks a significant step toward reducing the school’s carbon footprint while enhancing its energy efficiency. Standard Solar is the ..read more

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at an Earth Day event, April 22, 2024, at Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Virginia. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) Earth Month has been full of solarized news from the White House. First and foremost, President Joe Biden announced $7 billion in federal grants for the Solar For All program. In addition, the Biden administration announced a host of clean energy manufacturing investments, while Reuters has reported that the White House is expected to reverse tariff exemptions on bifacial solar panels. Let’s break it down. $7 billion for S ..read more

Solar contractors in 2024 need more financing options to get more solar projects across the finish line, and energy consultants often need more visibility into lending terms. Sunstone Credit, a commercial solar loan platform, launched a new program this week that could help by giving solar energy brokers and consultants easier access to Sunstone’s loan offerings and installer network. “Sunstone is giving us the tools we need to help our clients go solar without delay, confusion, or compromise,” said Steve Dafnis of EcoLogic Capital. “The Consultant Partner Program makes it much easier to brin ..read more