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Borrego, Greenbacker Partner on Two Solar Projects in Montana, South Dakota

Charles Wheeler Borrego, a developer, EPC and O&M provider for large-scale renewable energy projects, has been selected by Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC (GREC) to engineer and construct two utility-scale solar projects in Montana and South Dakota. The projects are the largest to date for GREC as well as Borrego’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) […]

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Sells 53 MW Solar Portfolio to SolRiver Capital

SolRiver has experience completing several projects in North Carolina, such as Warbler Solar. SolRiver Capital, a national solar investment fund, has acquired a portfolio of utility-scale solar PV projects across North Carolina from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). The portfolio is eight projects totaling 53 MW. Each project is expected to initially operate under a power […]

Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat review

Smart thermostats have evolved to optimize comfort and efficiency. You can set temperatures remotely through the manufacturer app whether you are home or hundreds of miles away. And smart sensors add another layer of ingenuity. These sensors detect humidity, occupancy, and more. And with a multi-room interface, you control temperatures in different rooms throughout your […]

21 Formula 1 Hats to Rep Your Favorite Team

Formula 1’s popularity in the U.S. has really gained traction over the last few years, and getting your team’s merch is a quest all fans enjoy. One of the most common (and practical) pieces of team swag is the trusty hat—perfect for if you’re able to attend an F1 race or even just for taking […]

GAF Energy, Sandia National Labs Research Solar Roofing Technology

GAF Energy, a provider of roof-integrated solar solutions, is partnering with Sandia National Laboratories, a U.S. Department of Energy research and development lab, to test the company’s next-generation solar roofing product, which will be launched in January 2022. In September, GAF Energy announced the completion of the buildout of its facility in San Jose, Calif., […]

Charging a Porsche Taycan 4S Using Pikes Peak Mountain

Marc UrbanoCar and Driver From the October 2021 issue of Car and Driver. At 14,115 feet above sea level in Colorado, we found ourselves in a pickle. A $136,190, 562-hp German pickle. Our Porsche Taycan 4S—with only 6 percent of the battery remaining and an indicated 12 miles of range—needed to charge. There’s no practical […]