Company now behind Solar4America brand name takes over former Sunergy module plant in California

SPI Energy, the global energy company that bought a list of contracts from bankrupt California solar installer PetersenDean, announced it has acquired the lease for the former Sunergy solar panel manufacturing plant in Sacramento, California,…

Bezos Earth Fund contributes $12 million to GRID’s Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund

GRID Alternatives GRID Alternatives received a $12 million multi-year grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to grow the scope and scale of the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund. The Fund is a tribal-led program that partners with tribal communities…

AES unveils new solar installation robot that carries, places panels

The AES Corporation today announced the launch of Atlas, a new first-of-its-kind solar installation robot. Atlas represents a major advancement in solar energy technology, making it faster, more efficient and safer to construct new solar…

President Biden orders 100% carbon-free electricity purchases across federal operations by 2030

On Dec. 8, President Biden signed an executive order that demonstrates how the United States will leverage its scale and procurement power to lead by example in tackling the climate crisis. The executive order will reduce emissions across…

SunPower now offering in-house solar + storage financing

SunPower Corp. today rolled out 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…

Two wallbox types and their advantagess

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IREC forms National Clean Energy Workforce Alliance to scale up green training

Marissa Leshnov/Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) today announced the creation of a new cross-sector initiative to improve clean…

New Carrier AquaEdge 19MV Oil-Free Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller Delivers Incredible Efficiency for More Sustainable Buildings

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Virginia school district offsets half its electricity needs with solar

Isle of Wight County Schools will now offset nearly 50% of the total electricity needs of seven of its schools with a combined 3.3-MW solar system. The combined rooftop arrays are projected to produce an estimated 4,252-MWh of clean energy…