EDF Renewables North America signed a storage contract with CleanPowerSF as an expansion to the previously announced 20-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA). The 100-MW Maverick 6 Solar Project will now be coupled with a 200-MWh battery storage system. The project is expected to come online by the end of 2021 and deliver enough clean…
As a comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions company, Ameresco is dedicated to meeting its clients’ energy needs. From school districts to municipalities to healthcare customers, the company approaches each portfolio holistically to ensure load is reduced before suggesting distributed generation options. In this episode of the Contractors Corner podcast, Solar Power World editor-in-chief…
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by Adam Jordan, Head of Commercial Solutions, Trina Solar Thus far in this series, we’ve offered tips on originating C&I solar projects, identifying if a business is a good fit for solar and maximizing C&I solar system value. Now, we’d like to show what makes Trina Solar’s C&I Solutions the ideal all-in-one smart solution for…
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P90 and variability: A deep dive
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The investor perspective on solar software
How to Cut Costs Without Hurting Sales During Tough Times
The Benefits of Customizable Solar Software
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Selling Solar in Times of Uncertainty
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