Solar Industry Mag

First Solar Inc., a provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar solutions, says Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC (GSRP), a private company managed by the Renewable Power Group of Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), has acquired the 123 MW AC American Kings Solar project in a recently closed transaction.  Located in Kings County, Calif., the project is backed by a 15-year power … [Read more...] about GSRP Acquires American Kings Solar Project

Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, says its 200 MW AC Rambler Solar project in Tom Green County, Texas, has begun commercial operation. The Rambler Solar project is the second 200 MW AC Texas solar facility that Duke Energy Renewables has brought online this year, bringing its total Texas solar portfolio to over 500 MW AC in operation. In early July, the … [Read more...] about Rambler Solar Project Begins Commercial Operation

Sol Systems, a national solar energy finance and development firm, has launched a new initiative with Microsoft Corp. that creates the first community investment fund and the company’s single largest renewable energy portfolio energy purchase agreement.   Sol Systems and Microsoft designed the portfolio to maximize its positive environmental, community and … [Read more...] about Sol Systems Launches Renewables Initiative with Microsoft

546 microgrids were installed in the U.S. during 2019, more than any previous year, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. Three organizations – PowerSecure, Enchanted Rock and The American Red Cross – installed a combined 67% of these projects. Though the systems installed by PowerSecure and Enchanted Rock were almost all basic, Red Cross’ systems … [Read more...] about 2019 Microgrid Installations Reach Record High

The DiMare Pastry Shop, a family-owned and operated business located in Stamford, Conn., will power its 12 Largo Drive South location with a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Started by Ugo and Bice DiMare in 1976, DiMare Pastry expanded to a second Stamford location in 1997. Three generations, including Ugo and Bice’s daughters Maria and Sabrina and granddaughter … [Read more...] about Connecticut Business Equips Rooftop Solar