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KKR Launches Stellar Renewable Power to Develop Utility-Scale Solar Facilities

Vijay Venkatachalam KKR, a global investment firm, has launched Stellar Renewable Power, a new platform that will source, develop and operate utility-scale solar plants and storage facilities on behalf of KKR’s asset-based finance (ABF) strategy. Stellar will source opportunities through greenfield development and acquisitions of early-stage assets from other developers. Vijay Venkatachalam, a renewable energy […]

Over 120,000 Supporters Urge Governor to Save Rooftop Solar

Save California Solar coalition event photos captured at Capitol Park, Sacramento, Calif. (Credit: Samantha May Photography) Hundreds of solar supporters, including consumers, affordable housing advocates, faith leaders, environmentalists, conservationists and climate activists, joined together for a rally at the California State Capitol building to deliver more than 120,000 public comments to the California Public Utilities […]

New SunPower Financial Offering Enables Easier Solar Buying Experience

SunPower Corp., a solar technology and energy services provider, has launched SunPower Financial, a financial services institution designed to make renewable energy affordable for more American homeowners. SunPower Financial will also expand access to underserved populations by supporting a new line of financial products featuring expanded eligibility as well as a 0% interest annual percentage […]

Kerlink’s Robust WirnetTM Station Powering Smart Solutions at Popular French Ski Resort, La Clusaz

Written on {{ “2021-12-10T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Modified on {{ “2021-12-10T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Local Private Network Designed to Improve Efficiency & Safety And Enhance Visitor Satisfaction. Kerlink (AKLK – FR0013156007), a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), is helping to take the IoT to the high country with […]

NREL Solar Permitting Tool Speeds Up Residential Solar Projects

Cities and counties across the country have shown their interest in adopting SolarAPP+ Since its launch in July, the Solar Automated Permit Processing (SolarAPP+) tool has processed over 2,800 residential solar permits for more than 20 MW of residential solar across 12 jurisdictions. In addition, nearly 200 other jurisdictions are interested in the tool. The […]

Infineon’s 5th Generation CAPSENSE technology extends market leadership with improved robustness, reliability and lower power consumption

Written on {{ “2021-12-10T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Modified on {{ “2021-12-10T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today launched the company’s fifth-generation CAPSENSE capacitive and inductive touch sensing human-machine interface (HMI) technology. With ten times better performance and a tenth of the power consumption of previous generations, the […]

California Utilities Enlist Swell Energy to Expand Virtual Power Plants

Swell Energy Inc. is working with three California utilities on pilot projects to expand grid services use cases for residential solar + storage resources to meet both local and regional energy needs. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) are working with Swell to expand residential participation in their […]

Renesas Introduces RA6T2 MCUs for Next-Generation Motor Control in Inverter Appliances, Building Automation and Industrial Drives

Written on {{ “2021-12-10T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Modified on {{ “2021-12-10T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} New MCUs Achieve Higher-Performance, Cost-Efficient Motor Control with a High Frequency Arm Cortex®-M33 Core, a Hardware Accelerator and a Targeted Feature Set; New, Easy-to-Use Motor Control Tools and Kits Speed Design Process. Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of […]

Apex Clean Energy, Weyerhaeuser Team Up to Develop Solar Projects

Apex Clean Energy developed a renewable energy project to serve the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, Texas. Apex Clean Energy has signed an agreement with Weyerhaeuser for the development of 1,000 MW of utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects on Weyerhaeuser property in the southeastern United States. “This significant portfolio of […]

IoT News | Volvo offers Vodafone GPS vehicle tracker which could slash insurance costs

Volvo Car UK offers new Vodafone Automotive VTS S5 tracking device for all Volvo models Device uses pinpoint GPS tracking to provide 24/7 monitoring of vehicle location across the UK and 44 other European countries, with Vodafone Automotive working in partnership with local police authorities Tracking device uses Internet of Things (IOT) technology provided in […]