Susan Bilo / NREL Workers install rooftop solar panels. State regulators dealt a setback to solar developers last month, but some think it could become a blessing in disguise. A disappointing ruling for Michigan’s solar industry last month likely nudged the state closer to a potentially “game-changing” tipping point in the economics of distributed … [Read more...] about Michigan solar ruling could expand the role of residential energy storage
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Sentry Electrical Group Expands O&M Services to U.S. Renewable Market
Sentry Electrical Group Inc., a company that provides renewable energy services, says it is now offering operations and maintenance (O&M) services for existing renewable energy infrastructure throughout the U.S. and into Canada. The company says its 15 years of experience positions it to deliver safe, quality O&M services to original equipment manufacturers … [Read more...] about Sentry Electrical Group Expands O&M Services to U.S. Renewable Market
Swell Energy Secures Grid Services Contract with Hawaiian Electric
Swell Energy Inc., a California-based energy and smart grid solutions provider, says the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved its $25 million contract with Hawaiian Electric for the delivery of various grid services through an aggregated virtual power plant (VPP) on three islands. Swell Energy will deploy behind-the-meter solar-powered home batteries … [Read more...] about Swell Energy Secures Grid Services Contract with Hawaiian Electric
California Grant Program Improves Tribal Access to Clean Energy
The Tribal Government Challenge Planning Grant Program has awarded nearly $2 million to projects that identify solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve clean energy access and advance climate resiliency on Tribal lands and in tribal communities. Funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and administered in partnership with the California … [Read more...] about California Grant Program Improves Tribal Access to Clean Energy
SunBrush mobil Expands PV Cleaning Operations into the U.S. Market
SunBrush mobil, a Germany-based provider of PV cleaning systems, has opened a branch office, SunBrush USA, in Henderson, Nev. The joint venture of SunBrush mobil and Halse Solar Ltd., SunBrush’s importer for the U.K. and Irish markets, will sell and maintain the PV cleaning systems and deliver spare parts to PV power plant operators, O&M companies and site … [Read more...] about SunBrush mobil Expands PV Cleaning Operations into the U.S. Market