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Construction begins on world’s largest integrated solar-powered battery system

Renewable Energy World

Florida Power & Light Company announced that construction has begun on the FPL Manatee Energy Storage Center , which is expected to become the world’s largest integrated solar-powered battery system, according to the company. Located in Parrish, Fla.,

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Duke Energy Progress Sooks to Add Solar Power in South Carolina

Solar Industry

Duke Energy Progress has requested approval by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) to build and own a 76 MW utility-scale solar power facility adjacent to the existing Robinson Nuclear Plant site located in both Chesterfield and Darlington counties.

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Solar Spotlight: Adding solar installation to your construction repertoire

Solar Power World

In this special edition of Contractor’s Corner, we speak to commercial and residential solar contractor Motive Energy about the process of integrating solar construction services at a company level.

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Bimbo Bakeries bakes up solar microgrids in California

GreenBiz

The baking company behind Entenmann’s and Sara Lee has signed a contract to design and construct solar-powered microgrids at six California bakeries in Montebello, Placentia, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, South San Francisco and Sacramento.

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Overcoming construction challenges in the Northeast for solar success

Solar Power World

By Randy Smith, Director of Construction Management, Terrasmart Striking the right balance between risks and rewards lies at the heart of solar success. … The post Overcoming construction challenges in the Northeast for solar success appeared first on Solar Power World. .…

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Intricacies of NYC construction make installer the voice of a niche market

Solar Power World

280 on the… The post Intricacies of NYC construction make installer the voice of a niche market appeared first on Solar Power World. But the city’s complicated fire safety and building code requirements mean not many installers make the effort. That’s why Brooklyn SolarWorks (No.

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Contractor’s Corner: Solar Power of Oklahoma Residential and commercial installer brings renewables to major oil and gas state.

Solar Power World

Setting out as one of the first companies to sell solar power in one of the biggest oil and gas-producing states in the union is not for the faint of heart. Peters and Kevin Jones, both construction industry veterans, saw the opportunity in renewable energy in 2016 and went for it.