Solar Industry Mag

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the availability of proposed regulations that would implement the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act.  The draft regulatory framework will dramatically speed up the siting and construction of major renewable energy projects to combat climate change and help jumpstart the state’s economic recovery from … [Read more...] about Cuomo Proposes Regulations to Speed up Renewable Siting, Construction

Hawaiian Electric, a subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., has submitted eight contracts for new grid-scale renewable energy and storage projects on O’ahu and Maui to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for review and approval. The six projects on O’ahu and two on Maui are part of the largest renewable energy procurement ever for Hawai’i. If … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Electric Submits Contracts for Renewable, Storage Projects

Soltec, a manufacturer and supplier of single-axis solar trackers, has unveiled its new SF8 tracker.  This SF8 tracker reinforces its structure to facilitate installation and favors high performance on any terrain. A reinforced torque tube with a new geometry, together with an autonomous self-stow system, contribute to increased tracker resistance to adverse weather … [Read more...] about Soltec Launches the SF8 Tracker

The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) has approved the implementation of a community solar pilot offered on an opt-out basis in Lima and Brockport, N.Y., as a component of the Finger Lakes Community Choice program.  Community solar enables households to receive the benefits of solar energy – lower electricity costs and reduced carbon gas emissions … [Read more...] about New York State DPS Endorses Opt-Out Community Solar Pilot

Nexamp, a solar and energy storage provider, says it is acquiring a 10-project, 50 MW portfolio of Maine community solar projects from Dimension Energy.  The projects – representing some of the first developed after Governor Mills reinstated, expanded, and enhanced Maine’s Net Energy Billing program – will enable residential customers of Central Maine … [Read more...] about Nexamp to Acquire Maine Community Solar Portfolio from Dimension Energy