1,600 EV Charge Points To Be Installed In Berlin
The new project is set to upgrade the city’s charging infrastructure this year as part of efforts to reduce air pollution.
Author: Derek Markham
Smart Solar Street Lights Spread With IoT Adoption
The role of the once lonely street light has been heavily rewritten so that it now serves as a major information gateway, runs on solar power, and is sensing and reporting far more than you might imagine. Indeed, the global market for the smart street light is projected at $18 billion per year by 2024. While that number may sound hard to believe, the next time you drive under a carport or walk across an intersection, just look up.
Latin American Solar Developer Atlas Renewable Energy Targets Brazil
Atlas Renewable Energy has recently added Brazil to its portfolio of Latin American investment countries, with the start-up of the 67.1 megawatt São Pedro solar plant in Bom Jesus da Lapa, state of Bahia. Already holding a 1.2 gigawatt solar portfolio in Latin America, the second-largest in the region, the Miami-based group has built solar plants in Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay since it was formed in 2017.
Caribbean Island Bonaire Balances Solar, Wind, & Diesel With Storage
Caribbean island Bonaire is adding a 6 megawatt energy storage system to help balance its solar and wind assets with backup diesel generators, opening up the potential for greater renewable penetration. Additional solar will expand on the 2015 pilot project that included close to 800 solar panels.
Low-Income Solar Is The Goal Of 225 Megawatt New Jersey Community Solar Program
New Jersey has firmly embraced the concept of solar for all with its new 225 megawatt community solar program, within which 40% of all capacity is earmarked for low- and moderate-income consumers. The three-year pilot program was designed by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to serve up to 30,000 homes. The evolution of the project will determine the terms of the permanent program thereafter.
Community Solar Specialists SunShare Break Through 100 Megawatts
SunShare has crossed the 100 megawatt mark for community solar projects it has developed, providing it with the largest active residential subscriber base among all developers in the country. While many community solar developers focus on one or more commercial anchor tenants and backfill demand with resident subscribers, SunShare finances, develops, and operates primarily all-residential community solar systems within its portfolio.
Lime Joins DriveNow & Car2Go In Seattle’s Car-Sharing Showdown
The company is set to kick-off the LimePod program, starting with 500 EVs in Seattle.
Solar Microgrid To Power Indoor Farm All Year Round
A New Jersey indoor farm will use a solar microgrid to grow high-quality produce independent from the grid and natural seasons.
Arizona Unlocks Solar Rooftop Regulations
Arizona has finally begun to loosen the regulatory shackles from solar hopefuls in the state, proposing new rules for installing solar, energy storage, and other clean energy systems. The Arizona Corporate Commission (ACC) filed a draft rulemaking on January 16, after studying interconnection standards for 13 years.
Solar Roofing Is The Focus Of Standard Industries’ New GAF Energy Unit
Boosting solar roofing growth with the DecoTech is the mandate of GAF Energy, a new company formed under the Standard Industries wing. The new entity will assist customers with planning, financing, permitting with utilities, and installation in a streamlined approach, the company says.
