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Array provides tracking systems for 50MW California solar project

James Cartledge — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:00:30 +0000

Array Technologies has announced the first shipment of solar tracking systems for a utility-scale PV project in southern Sacramento County, California. The New Mexico-based manufacturer is providing horizontal, single-axis trackers and ground-mount racks for the 50 MW DC installation being developed by Recurrent Energy for Sacramento Municipal Utility District. Developer Recurrent Energy is using Swinerton [...]

Unirac launches cost-cutting commercial solar racking system

James Cartledge — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:07 +0000

Solar power infrastructure provider Unirac, Inc., has launched its newest generation of commercial solar racking systems, the ISYS Ground Mount racking system. The company said the ISYS Ground Mount (IGM) 2.0 is stronger, lighter and installs more quickly than its predecessor. It is available now, and engineered to accommodate virtually every foundation option, said Unirac. [...]

SunEdison to move HQ to California, as solar tax laws are revised

James Cartledge — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:40 +0000

California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. visited the new headquarters of SunEdison yesterday, to mark the company’s decision to establish its world headquarters in the state. The company, currently headquartered in Maryland, has decided to make the move following actions by Governor Brown and the state Legislature to create a friendlier business environment in California. [...]

1,900-panel solar rooftop completed for Purina in Arizona

James Cartledge — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:00:17 +0000

Nestle Purina PetCare unveiled the region’s largest private solar array on Friday, at its Flagstaff pet food manufacturing facility. The solar array, designed and installed by REC Solar, represents the latest step in Nestle Purina’s commitment to being a leader in environmental performance and sustainability. U.S. Representative Paul Gosar, a native of Flagstaff, led a [...]

SolarCity to develop 1.6MW solar project for California school district

James Cartledge — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:00:52 +0000

Solar power firm SolarCity is to develop a 1.6-megawatt solar power project spread among five school district sites in California. The project for the Chico Unified School District was announced along with the launch of SolarChico on Friday, a collaborative community initiative offering residents and businesses discounts on solar power. SolarCity will also donate a [...]

SolarBridge using DOE grant to seek cheaper solar power conversion

James Cartledge — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:00:35 +0000

PV microinverter technology provider SolarBridge Technologies has been awarded a $1.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The grant is one of ARPA-E’s 60 cutting-edge research projects announced last week that are worth a combined $156 million, aimed at dramatically improving how the U.S. produces and uses energy. [...]

Maryland celebrates “largest” solar power project, at Perdue HQ

James Cartledge — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:43 +0000

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and other dignitaries celebrated the completion of one of the largest commercially owned solar power systems in the eastern United States on Friday. The six-acre facility at Perdue Incorporated’s corporate headquarters in Salisbury comprises an array of 5,040 solar panels. It will supply electricity to adjacent Perdue Corporate headquarters, and is [...]

Solar manufacturer SunWize expands distribution network

James Cartledge — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:00:25 +0000

SunWize Technologies, Inc., has grown its solar distribution operation in the United States with a new warehouse and expansion of current facilities. The combined facilities comprise more than 200,000 square feet, enabling SunWize to efficiently provide same-day shipping of its solar electric product offerings to its North American customers. SunWize significantly expanded its East Coast [...]

Plans unveiled for 6.7MW solar power plant in New Jersey

James Cartledge — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:00:59 +0000

Solar developers KDC Solar LLC and SunDurance Energy, LLC have teamed up to build a 6.7 MW ground mounted solar installation at the Middlesex Apple Orchard Complex in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey. The solar facility is expected to generate approximately 8,450,000 kilowatt hours of solar electricity per year and supply 100% of the electric [...]

SunPower prepares to start work on 25MW solar farm in Modesto

James Cartledge — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:00:16 +0000

Silicon Valley-based SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWRA, SPWRB) is expecting to start construction on the 25-megawatt McHenry Solar Farm in Modesto, Calif. before the end of the year. The solar photovoltaic (PV) power project received unanimous approval by the Stanislaus County planning commission last month. During construction, it is expected to create up to 144 construction [...]