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District of Columbia raises renewable portfolio standard target to 50% by 2032

August 31, 2016 Anand Gupta

The District of Columbia (DC) increased and extended its renewable portfolio standard (RPS) target from 20% by 2020 to 50% by 2032…. For more information please see above link:

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Silfab Solar Partners with Vision Solar for Major Module Delivery in United States

August 31, 2016 Anand Gupta

Silfab Solar, North America’s leading PV module manufacturer, announced recently a long-term partnership with Vision Solar, one of the fastest growing residential solar installers in the United States, to supply the company with all-black, high-quality modules and delivery of 12 megawatts for projects across the six states that Vision Solar services.The partnership with Vision Solar, who […]

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PG&E Calls for Proposals from Local California Renewable Energy Developers for New Program

August 31, 2016 Anand Gupta

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced a call for proposals for renewable energy developers to build projects for a new clean energy program available to customers. Approximately half of U.S. households and businesses are unable to install private solar systems due to space limitations or insufficient sun exposure.1 Earlier this year, PG&E launched PG&E’s Solar […]

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Yingli to Launch New UL-Certified PV Module Series in the U.S.

August 31, 2016 Anand Gupta

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Ltd. (“Yingli” or “Yingli Solar”), one of the world’s leading solar PV module manufacturers, recently announced the launch of three new module series in the United States. Yingli Smart Module Series, certified by Underwriters Laboratory (UL), features integrated module-level power optimizers produced by SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in PV inverters, […]

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GE Joins With the MIT Energy Initiative to Develop Advanced Technology Solutions for Transforming Global Energy Systems

August 31, 2016 Anand Gupta

GE announced it will be joining with the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) to fund advanced technology solutions to help transform global energy systems. As a Sustaining Member of MITEI, GE will commit a total of $7.5 million over a five-year period ($1.5 million annually) and play an active role in MITEI’s research and project priorities. […]

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BBOXX Pursues its Ambitious Growth with Successful $20 Million Fund Raising

August 31, 2016 Anand Gupta

Recently, BBOXX, a leading global off-grid solar company, successfully closed a $20 million Series C investment. The company has pioneered a distributed energy platform, comprising data-driven technology and a unique solar home system design to deliver off-grid energy on a utility scale. Since 2010, BBOXX has provided off-grid electricity to more than 350,000 people in […]

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Going Solar Could Replace Your Electric Bill

August 31, 2016 Anand Gupta

Smart, instantaneous, and renewable. That’s the solar energy of today, and it’s becoming the option of choice for environmentally-conscious consumers. California is leading the way to solar energy, and Gilmore Heating, Air, Solar can help you decide if this is the right option for you. For more than 35 years, Gilmore has been a leader […]

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Boviet Solar USA Introduces New 1500 Volt Polycrystalline Solar Modules

August 30, 2016 Anand Gupta

Boviet Solar USA, the North American arm of Boviet Solar Technology Co., Ltd., a global leader in the manufacture of high-quality photovoltaic technology, recently announced that the company is launching its new 1500 volt polycrystalline solar modules. The new high-voltage solar modules are ideal for large commercial and utility scale solar installations and require less balance […]

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Silfab Solar Partners with Vision Solar for Major Module Delivery in United States

August 30, 2016 Anand Gupta

Silfab Solar, North America’s leading PV module manufacturer, announced today a long-term partnership with Vision Solar, one of the fastest growing residential solar installers in the United States, to supply the company with all-black, high-quality modules and delivery of 12 megawatts for projects across the six states that Vision Solar services. The partnership with Vision […]

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Viridian Wins Esteemed Go Green Advertising Award

August 30, 2016 Anand Gupta

Viridian, an international network marketing company offering affordable, responsible energy, announced today that it has been named a 2016 Go Green Advertising Gold Award winner. The company is receiving this honor in recognition of its sixth annual Sustainability Report, released in early 2016. The report details the collective impact Viridian has made helping consumers avoid […]