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What does the future of solar look like in the UK? ☀️ 🌍 Explore the current solar industry, challenges and trends, and deep dive into the Solar Taskforce. Does solar have what it takes to power the UK to a more sustainable future? Discover the latest insights in our new blog! #solar #solarenergy #solartaskforce Solar Energy UK

This is another project I’m really excited about. While it is quite true that I’m “easily excitable” (just ask anyone who works with me 😉) this one feels different for a few reasons: 1. Size- This is a 7MWdc single axis tracker (SAT) supplied by our friends over at Terrasmart with modules from Qcells North America, two companies leading the domestic renewable manufacturing resurgence in the US. This will be the largest ground mounted project in NH and only SAT in the state. It’s being installed on land which doesn’t have potential for housing, agriculture or really anything else useful and provides meaningful tax revenue to a rural town. 2. Customer- This is our first large scale project which will be owned by a NH utility, in this case Unitil. Utility ownership of a project of this scale in NH (we have roughly 1.5% solar penetration) is a major milestone for our little state and we appreciate Until’s commitment to providing low cost solar energy to residents. By siting this array on low value land adjacent to an existing substation, we are able to minimize interconnection costs and maximize energy value to ratepayers. That’s a high value proposition for all involved. 3. System Performance- Super psyched to build our first really big SAT. This technology allows us to better match the solar production to NH demand curves, particularly in the afternoon and evening by shifting panels West. We will see additional production gains from the bi-facial backsheets allowing us to take advantage of the albedo (fancy word for reflection) of sunlight reflecting off the ground onto the back sheet of 11,000+ solar modules. Anyone who has ever squinted on a snowy, sunny, NH day knows this is no small factor! 4. Partnerships- This is a massive project which required years of work and collaboration between the utility, PUC, multiple local & state permitting agencies, an excellent civil & environmental engineering firm TFMoran and (of course) the solar development, engineering & construction pros at ReVision Energy. Big things take big teams, and we have an incredible project group here. Can’t wait to share construction progress photos later this summer. Now the fun part starts! #solar #utility #construction

Australia is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition, with rooftop solar emerging as a crucial player in the quest for net-zero emissions. By harnessing the power of the sun in over a third of its households, the nation demonstrates a leading global position in per capita rooftop solar installations, showcasing its potential to significantly contribute to the energy mix. Read on to explore how rooftop solar could ignite the necessary momentum for Australia's energy future. #NetZero #EnergyAnalysis #CleanEnergy #SolarEnergy #Microgrids

Scottish Renewables calls for solar funding to be reinstated   Scotland’s solar sector and the Scottish Government’s net-zero targets are at serious risk if solar is not reinstated to the Home Energy Scotland (HES) grant and loan scheme, says trade body Scottish Renewables. 🔽 Find more info in comments below 🔽 #ScottishRenewables #HomeEnergyScotland #NetZero #Scotland #SolarFunding #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy ⤵️ Click Follow on our page to keep up to date with energy news ⤵️

US smashes solar records in 2023 – but 2024 will bring road bumps [Update] The US added a record-setting 32.4 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in 2023, according to a new report, but 2024 will bring challenges to the industry. March 5, 2024: That’s a 37% increase from the previous record set in 2021 and a 51% increase from 2022. It’s the first time in 80 years that a https://lnkd.in/gMNJTh5S

🌞 Exciting News in Solar Energy! 🌇 SolarBank Corporation has just secured a lease for a groundbreaking 3 MW solar project in New York! ☀️ This move not only marks a significant step towards a sustainable future but also highlights SolarBank's commitment to clean energy solutions. 🌲 The new project is set to contribute to a greener environment and reduce carbon footprints. With the growing importance of renewable energy, SolarBank's initiative aligns perfectly with the global push towards sustainability. 🌞 Check out the full article to delve into the details of this game-changing lease execution in the solar industry. #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergyFuture

Some fantastic figures from the Clean Energy Council's latest Rooftop Solar and Storage Report released today, not least of all that rooftop solar capacity will eclipse that of Australia's entire fleet of black and brown coal-fired power stations by Christmas. Even with a slower economy, Australian households and businesses are flocking to rooftop solar in droves, to lower their electricity bills, as technology costs and payback periods continue to fall. It's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year. #cleanenergy #rooftopsolar #renewables

A solar farm of this size can support ~1,463,942 EVs annually, assuming an average annual mileage of 13,000 miles per vehicle and an energy consumption of 0.32 kWh/mile. This calculation is based on the hypothetical/unrealistic premise that the solar farm's entire power output is dedicated solely to charging EVs. But that's not the point. The point here is large-scale solar projects can transform the transportation sector and help us reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. There is no shortage of 200k acres in the US, we can totally build a similar project. https://lnkd.in/emq-wn9G

Green energy can reshape our world and lead to a cleaner, greener future. This is what excites us about this space ⚡️