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Iron Mountain Announces the Largest Rooftop Solar Installation of Any Data Center in the US

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Monday, October 21, 2019
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It will be the largest rooftop solar installation of any data center in the USA.

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  • It will be the largest rooftop solar installation of any data center in the USA.
  • Green Power Pass enables Iron Mountain data center customers to report carbon emission reductions associated with the green power consumed at any Iron Mountain data center worldwide.
  • With Iron Mountain's rooftop solar installation, the partnership now aides our renewable strategy on a more local level."
  • "Iron Mountain is a model of how solar energy can help companies achieve their sustainability goals while creating significant savings.

Solar Panel Homeowners Targeted by California Utilities

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Monday, October 21, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Across California, homeowners with rooftop solar may soon be facing much higher monthly utility bills .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Across California, homeowners with rooftop solar may soon be facing much higher monthly utility bills .
  • Why are so many California homeowners being penalized just for having solar?
  • In short, rooftop solar threatens the utility companies profit margins, so theyre doing whatever they can to undermine solar.
  • These solar fees are an outrageous attempt by California utility companies to wipe out the financial incentives of home solar, said Brent Willson, CEO of NeoVolta.

PosiGen Commits To Louisiana Families For Energy Freedom

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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However, these decisions will not affect PosiGen's determination to support energy independence for Louisiana families.

Key Points: 
  • However, these decisions will not affect PosiGen's determination to support energy independence for Louisiana families.
  • It is regrettable that prior to this vote, Louisiana was ranked 31st on the rooftop solar policy list.
  • PosiGen will continue pushing for energy independence, clean energy, and lower bills.
  • Starting immediately, PosiGen will ramp up efforts to bring solar to as many Louisiana families as possible before November 30, 2019, which is the last day to enroll under the old rule.

Building and Land Technology "Flips the Switch" on Solar at Silicon Harbor on Stamford Waterfront

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
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STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --One of Connecticut's largest rooftop solar installations was unveiled Thursday at the 500,000 square foot Silicon Harbor office complex in Stamford's Harbor Point.

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --One of Connecticut's largest rooftop solar installations was unveiled Thursday at the 500,000 square foot Silicon Harbor office complex in Stamford's Harbor Point.
  • ENGIE Services U.S. installed 587.2 kilowatts (kW) of solar panels on the rooftop of the Silicon Harbor complex.
  • The solar power system will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of Silicon Harbor and reflects BLT's commitment to developing next-generation sustainable workplaces.
  • Silicon Harbor is located in Harbor Point, a LEED-ND Gold certified mixed-use development on the South End waterfront of Stamford.

SPI Energy Announces Sale of Sun Roof II and Sun Roof V Solar Projects in Italy

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPI Energy Co., Ltd. ("SPI Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPI), a global provider of green energy solutions for business, residential, government and utility customers and investors, today announced the closing on the sale of Sun Roof II and Sun Roof V to Theia Investments (Italy) S.r.l.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPI Energy Co., Ltd. ("SPI Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPI), a global provider of green energy solutions for business, residential, government and utility customers and investors, today announced the closing on the sale of Sun Roof II and Sun Roof V to Theia Investments (Italy) S.r.l.
  • Sun Roof II, comprised of three rooftop solar projects totaling 1.83 MW located in Sassari, Italy, and Sun Roof V, a 1 MW rooftop solar project located in Cisterna di Latina, Italy, have been in operation since 2012.
  • Emel Solar Limited (UK) (Emel Solar), a leading global renewable energy advisor advised SPI Energy on the sale to Theia.
  • Mr. Xiaofeng Peng, Chief Executive Officer of SPI Energy, commented, "We are excited about the successful sale of Sun Roof II and Sun Roof V to Theia.

Are Solar Roads Possible, Founder of Green Solar Technologies Comments

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Monday, September 30, 2019
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A few years back a viral campaign emerged that held the promise of turning the roadways of the world into huge solar collectors.

Key Points: 
  • A few years back a viral campaign emerged that held the promise of turning the roadways of the world into huge solar collectors.
  • Seemingly insurmountable obstacles have daunted even the best attempts to replace the tarmac of roads with photovoltaic cells.
  • Tests have shown that solar roads cost much more than rooftop solar panels to produce the same amount of electricity; as much as 10 to 20 times more costly.
  • Nicki Zvik , Founder of Green Solar Technologies , states, "A hundred years ago, the idea of harnessing energy from the sun would have been laughed at, and look at how far we've come today."

Growatt Showcased XH Storage Ready Inverter at Solar Power International

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Monday, September 30, 2019
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Growatt has been actively exploring the solar market in the Americas this year.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Growatt has been actively exploring the solar market in the Americas this year.
  • From September 23-26 at Solar Power International 2019, Growatt showcased its new XH series of storage ready inverters, attracting many visitors at the booth.
  • The inverter works with a low voltage battery and has a battery interface which can be easily extended later to a storage system without retrofit cost.
  • It is perfect for home owners who are looking to convert their rooftop PV systems into solar storage systems in the future.

California Now Has More Than 1 Million Rooftop Solar Installations

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Monday, September 30, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California has hit a significant milestone this year: more than one million rooftop solar installations on homes, schools, businesses, and farms.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California has hit a significant milestone this year: more than one million rooftop solar installations on homes, schools, businesses, and farms.
  • With California leading the way, the U.S. reached two million installations this year .
  • Thanks to a federal tax credit, a California rebate, and lower installation costs, solar power suddenly became affordable.
  • In 2020, California will become the first state to require rooftop solar panels on new home construction .

EnergySage Releases Its Ninth Solar Marketplace Intel Report™

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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BOSTON, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, EnergySage released its ninth semiannual Solar Marketplace Intel Report , which is based on millions of transaction-level data points generated within the EnergySage Solar Marketplace from July 2018 to June 2019.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, EnergySage released its ninth semiannual Solar Marketplace Intel Report , which is based on millions of transaction-level data points generated within the EnergySage Solar Marketplace from July 2018 to June 2019.
  • Key insights from the latest Solar Marketplace Intel Report include:
    On the EnergySage Marketplace, the average quoted price of solar dropped to $2.99 per Watt nationally as of H1 2019.
  • EnergySage is the most visited website in the U.S. solar industry and runs the country's leading comparison-shopping marketplace for rooftop solar, energy storage, community solar, and solar financing.
  • This report and others can be downloaded for free at: www.energysage.com/data
    EnergySage is the leading online comparison-shopping marketplace for rooftop solar, energy storage, community solar, and financing.

Enphase Energy and Sunpro Solar Celebrate Continued Success

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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In September 2018, Sunpro Solar announced Enphase as its exclusive inverter supplier and it is one of the leading providers of rooftop solar for the Gulf Coast and Southeast regions.

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  • In September 2018, Sunpro Solar announced Enphase as its exclusive inverter supplier and it is one of the leading providers of rooftop solar for the Gulf Coast and Southeast regions.
  • Sunpro Solar uses Enphase IQ microinverters as well as the full suite of Enphase IQ accessory products: the lighter two-wire Enphase Q Cable, the Enphase IQ Combiner 3 with pre-installed Enphase IQ Envoy communications gateway, and the Enphase AC Battery, all of which help make solar installation simple and fast.
  • Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company, delivers smart, easy-to-use solutions that connect solar generation, storage and management on one intelligent platform.
  • Enphase Energy, the Enphase logo, Enphase IQ, Enphase Q Cable, Enphase Combiner, Enphase Envoy, and other trademarks or service names are the trademarks of Enphase Energy, Inc.