Solar Builder Magazine

“With 20% of the array generating solar power for?Minoa, our Clemons Road Solar project exemplifies how we accomplish that goal, providing solar in?Minoa?for nearly 100?Minoa?residents," said Aaron Halimi, president of Renewable Properties. https://lnkd.in/gReDhNqm

"With the rise of artificial intelligence and data-driven constructs like digital twins, the tools are now at hand to help solar infrastructure developers and contractors speed their projects to the finish line to keep pace with the world’s growing appetite for (and investment in) renewables," writes Hisham Gouda, chief solution expert at SAP. https://lnkd.in/gkjqazdR

Meta, Google, and Amazon added the most solar to their electricity portfolios through Q1 2024 and have the largest pipelines of new solar procurements under contract, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association's new "Solar Means Business" report. Meta retains its spot as the top corporate solar user with nearly 5.2 GW of capacity, while Google is the leading energy storage user with 936 MWh of installed battery capacity. https://lnkd.in/gxS9bY9V

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"The advanced solar microgrid for the Penobscot Nation will be a source of clean, reliable power to protect and strengthen the community for years to come,” said Michael Grasso, executive VP and chief revenue officer at Sunnova Energy. “Community microgrids have proven to be highly effective in combating power outages, which are becoming more frequent across the country." https://lnkd.in/gukTqtrJ

ICYMI -> Joseph R. from SolarKal writes about how utility rate escalation is impacting solar project development. Plus, the latest project news: >Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC develops community solar project on remediation site in Maine. >Standard Solar acquires 25 MW solar portfolio in California. >ComEd updates capacity maps to push more solar development in Illinois. >Navisun and Queen City Solar LLC team up to add 30 MW of solar in Maryland. Get the Projects Weekly delivered to your inbox every Friday: https://lnkd.in/ebQt5Bw Thanks to BayWa r.e. Global for sponsoring this month's newsletter. Read it all here: https://lnkd.in/gxd63zDp

The Massachusetts legislature?passed S.2967 last week, a robust climate bill that is earning praise from renewable energy advocates for the significant changes it would make to the siting and permitting of energy infrastructure. “Now, more than ever, state-level legislation is crucial in transitioning towards clean energy,” said Vote Solar’s Northeast Director Elena Weissmann.?“We applaud legislators for passing this bill and recognizing that we urgently need to address the climate crisis, while also prioritizing equity in the process.” https://lnkd.in/gBduqpvK

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Intersolar & Energy Storage North America acquires Midwest Solar Expo This is IESNA's second regional expansion following?Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Texas, coming up November 19-20, 2024 in Austin. “MWSE’s platform has focused on the intersection of policy, finance, technology, and business model innovation in the Midwest, and its growing exhibition targets the region’s specific challenges, offering professionals the tools they need to successfully navigate this ever-changing market,” said Wes Doane, VP, Intersolar & Energy Storage North America. Read: https://lnkd.in/g9_7xu42

“This acquisition is another example of our successful partnerships with innovative developers like [Balanced Rock Power], allowing us to bring high-quality solar projects to market efficiently,” said Michael Streams, chief development officer of Standard Solar. “It also aligns with our strategy of acquiring high-quality projects developed by utility-scale developers in the 20 to 75 MW range." https://lnkd.in/gquRw5ce