Solar Industry Mag

Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (IPL), a subsidiary of AES Corp., has unveiled plans to acquire a 195 MW solar project.  “IPL has a long history of providing safe, reliable and affordable electric service to our customers,” says Kristina Lund, president and CEO of IPL. “Our investment in solar energy allows us to diversify our electric generation … [Read more...] about IPL Plans to Expand Portfolio with Indiana Solar Project

Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures Mike Thompson (CA-05) and the entire Democratic membership of the committee have introduced the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act.  The bill, first introduced in June 2020, is a comprehensive use of the tax code to combat the threat of climate change. The legislation would … [Read more...] about House Ways and Means Subcommittee Introduces GREEN Act

Contec Inc., a global manufacturer of contamination control products for cleaning in manufacturing environments, has partnered with Pisgah Energy and Southern Current to design, develop and install a roof- and ground-mounted solar project at its headquarters in Spartanburg, S.C. The two systems, totaling 625.5 kW DC, serve as on-site electrical generation for Contec, expanding … [Read more...] about Contec Completes Solar Installation at Global Headquarters

Loveland Innovations, maker of IMGING, a site survey solution created for the solar industry, has unveiled a new suite of shading analysis tools for the platform. IMGING keeps surveyors on the ground and significantly reduces time spent on site. With a single automated drone flight, design teams can receive solar access, TOF and TSRF calculations – in addition to existing … [Read more...] about Loveland Innovations Adds Shading Tools to IMGING Solar Site Survey Solution

Southern Power, a U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Co., has been awarded two 20-year power purchase agreements by Southern California Edison (SCE) and is adding battery-based energy storage resources at both Southern Power’s Tranquillity Solar Facility and Garland Solar Facility in California. “These projects will be two of the first … [Read more...] about Southern Power Secures Two Solar PPAs, Looks to Add Storage Component