Solar Industry Mag

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has selected Sensus, a Xylem brand, as its provider for grid monitoring technologies. Sensus’ remote telemetry module (RTM II), a wireless communication processing tool, was initially deployed to monitor grid conditions and protect against outages. Central Hudson has expanded this solution to include capabilities for distribution … [Read more...] about Central Hudson Partners with Sensus to Expand DER Capabilities

Sunrun, a provider of residential solar, battery storage and energy services, and Vivint Solar, a full-service residential solar provider, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Sunrun will acquire Vivint Solar in an all-stock transaction, pursuant to which each share of Vivint Solar common stock will be exchanged for 0.55 shares of Sunrun common stock, … [Read more...] about Sunrun Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Vivint Solar

Renewvia Energy Corp., a global solar developer, has launched its U.S. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Division.  This new division will provide customers across the U.S. with customized maintenance plans to optimize solar system uptime and improve overall performance, ultimately maximizing return on investment. The company also announced that SteelFab Inc., a … [Read more...] about Renewvia Launches New Operations and Maintenance Division

8minute Solar Energy, a company that specializes in solar+storage solutions, and Duke Energy Renewables say the 280 MW Holstein solar project in Nolan County, Texas, has begun commercial operation.  Holstein is 8minute’s first solar project to come online in Texas, marking a significant milestone as the company expands its operational footprint outside of … [Read more...] about Holstein Solar Project Achieves Commercial Operation in Texas

Solar Steel, a division of Gonvarri Industries, has agreed to supply 11 new projects in Colombia with its RackSmarT fixed solar structure, extending the company’s installed capacity in the country by 31 MW. The projects are currently under construction and are located in the departments of Antioquia, Risaralda, Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Tolima, Córdoba, … [Read more...] about Solar Steel Supplies RackSmarT Solution to Columbian Projects