Solar

Bobby Bloomer / Courtesy A 16-kilowatt solar array atop Iron Works Cycling. A 16-kilowatt array on the roof of Iron Works Cycling is the first successful project for a regional group trying to seed solar projects across seven coalfield counties. Every other time Lorenzo Rodriguez had moved with his wife as she advanced her academic career, finding a job had been a cinch. His … [Read more...] about Southwest Virginia bike shop is now a beacon for solar power in the region

The 15-megawatt project would clear up to 75 acres of forest between two brooks that feed the Niantic River. … [Read more...] about Scaled back solar farm still a threat to watershed, Connecticut group says

Esdec, a global rooftop solar mounting solutions provider, has acquired PanelClaw, a supplier of solar mounting systems for commercial roofs in the U.S.  With the acquisition of PanelClaw, Esdec expands its customer base and portfolio of products available to the growing commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market. The PanelClaw acquisition is the European … [Read more...] about Esdec Acquires Rooftop Solar Systems Supplier

American Electric Power (AEP) says it will continue its progress toward a clean energy future by investing in its regulated businesses and renewable generation.  The company plans to invest $37 billion in capital from 2021 through 2025, with the bulk allocated to regulated businesses and renewables. AEP’s capital plan includes $26.7 billion in transmission and … [Read more...] about AEP Sets Sights on Energy Grid, Renewables

Wisconsin’s first large-scale solar project has been completed and is now powering Madison-area households and businesses.  Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is a co-owner of the 150 MW Two Creeks Solar facility with Wisconsin Public Service (WPS). MGE owns 50 MW; WPS owns 100 MW. Two Creeks Solar features 500,000 solar panels across 800 acres in Manitowoc … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Two Creeks Solar Facility Completed, Producing Energy