Battery Centric Solar of Denver, CO is a new solar and energy storage provider that’s already making a difference for off-grid homeowners. Owner and installer, David Finnie’s first project had a big impact for customers who were previously relying on five [...]
A new top-of-pole solar mount now stands in the backyard of Colorado State University’s Spur’s Hydro building. Thanks to funding through a Colorado Department of Agriculture grant and a speedy installation completed by Sandbox Solar, a single-pole MT Solar mount is [...]
On a mountainside in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, the humid tropical air, warm sunlight, and sloping soil create highly desirable conditions for the coffee trees on Miguel Berdiel's farm, Hacienda Berdiel Torres. The site is also optimal for growing a variety of [...]
For decades, the Santa Barbara Bowl has hosted world-class performances on a scenic open-air stage in southern California. Now, thanks to some recent improvements to its renewable power capabilities, it’s also showcasing what solar can do for an iconic entertainment venue [...]
Located just 25 miles west of Colorado Springs and sitting along the north slope of Pikes Peak, Divide, CO has a lot to offer anyone looking for the serenity and beauty of a small mountain town experience. If you’re planning to [...]
The Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory in Mandan, ND is the site of various USDA research projects, including those testing the possibilities of more sustainable, adaptive, and productive agriculture. As part of these objectives, the laboratory has recently added solar [...]
California utility services provider, Liberty Utilities, has prioritized more sustainable operations and stronger wildfire prevention. Grid hardening is a part of those efforts. It includes the addition of insulated conductors and more rigorous brush and tree cleaning near transmission and distribution [...]
Duluth, MN’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is home to over 6000 residents. It includes the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, the coal docks, the port, and numerous industrial operations. While Lincoln Park is historic, the area has long lacked commercial and residential [...]
Single Mount, 15-Module, Fully Off-Grid Power System in Skerry, NY An unexpectedly early move into a rural home came with a major obstacle: no power. Instead of waiting for a conventional grid hookup, a new Skerry, NY [...]
Two Mount, 16 Module, Grid-Tied System in Colorado's Western Slope There are a lot of reasons why solar racking might not be ideal for some roofs. Size constraints, incompatible materials, and an orientation that doesn’t suit output [...]
