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Avangrid switches on 57 MW Camino Solar in California | Projects Weekly

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This edition of Projects Weekly highlights Avangrid’s newest project in Kern County, California. Plus, we look at Geronimo Power’s expanding solar portfolio in Ohio, Greenskies newly completed project for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU), and DESRI is beginning construction on a solar + storage project in Arizona. We spill the tea in the paragraphs …

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Fixing residential solar’s trust problem

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A buyer-oriented approach could help solar installers begin to rebuild trust with wary homeowners.  Despite the benefits of deploying residential solar, many homeowners remain wary and distrustful when installers come knocking, according to Dhanur Grandhi, the CEO of software startup WattBot, which develops trust-based AI insights for consumers considering residential solar.   “Every solar-eligible home …

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Gov. Gianforte vetoes Montana community solar legislation

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On June 13, Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have created a community solar program in Montana. Solar advocates including the Coalition for Community Solar Access had sent a letter to the Montana Public Services Commission committing to work hand-in-hand with regulators and lawmakers on the specifics of the program if passed. “We… …

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Tigo Energy MLPE now compatible with sonnen inverter-battery systems

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Tigo Energy announced that Tigo TS4 MLPE devices are now operationally compliant and compatible with hybrid inverter-battery systems from sonnen. The certification covers sonnenBatterie hybrid models and Tigo TS4 product family when properly designed and installed. “The certification of compatibility between Tigo MLPE devices and our hybrid series is a very positive development for the… …

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Verogy and NJR Clean Energy Ventures break ground on Connecticut community solar project

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Verogy, a West Hartford-based solar developer, and NJR Clean Energy Ventures (CEV), the renewable energy subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, today celebrated the groundbreaking of Glastonbury Solar One, a 3-MW community solar project located in Glastonbury, Connecticut. This marks the first project under construction from the strategic partnership between the two organizations announced in October… …

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Indianapolis solar panel manufacturer begins production

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Bila Solar is manufacturing ultra-lightweight solar modules and newly launched 550 W dual-glass conventional panels in its 157,000 square-foot Indianapolis facility. Bila Solar, a Singapore-based solar panel manufacturer, began production at its new Indianapolis facility, where it is making ultra-lightweight solar modules and newly launched 550 W dual-glass conventional panels. The initial modules are designed …

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New West Virginia utility rate proposal would retroactively reduce solar customer net-metering rates

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On Tuesday, June 17, West Virginians from across the state will take action in response to Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power’s proposed base rate increase and drastic cuts to rooftop solar compensation. Residents will gather at a rally outside the Public Service Commission (PSC) in Charleston and at a community streaming and speaking event at… …

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Bila Solar now making dual-glass bifacial panels at Indianapolis factory

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Bila Solar has begun producing its new line of silicon solar panels at its Indianapolis factory, the company announced. “This is a pivotal moment not just for Bila Solar, but for the entire U.S. clean energy industry,” said Mick McDaniel, Vice President and General Manager of Bila Solar. “Our Indianapolis facility proves the power of… …

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For rooftop, community solar, ‘we’re all for it,’ ComEd says

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Electric utility ComEd and its parent company Exelon spoke in a keynote session at the Midwest Solar Expo about why, as utilities, they want growth in the community solar and rooftop solar markets. Utilities are not known for their support in distributed energy resources (DERs), such as rooftop and community solar. However, Chicago-based utility Exelon and …

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Mayfield Renewables announces 2025 Education Summit in Seattle

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Engineering consultancy firm Mayfield Renewables announced its second-annual Education Summit will be held Oct. 15-16, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. The Summit is a learning-focused live event for developers, EPCs, manufacturers and industry stakeholders working in commercial and industrial solar + storage. The event will feature two full days of training sessions and networking opportunities. Compared… …

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