Resurgence of coups in West Africa
By Sunday Onyemaechi Eze The obvious cases of leadership failure, corruption and decay in institutions driving good governance and many other lapses gave rise to the resurgence of coup-de-tat in the West African sub-region. Young military officers in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger have within a spate of three years overthrown democratically elected […]
New SolarEdge inverters allow for larger systems without main panel upgrades
SolarEdge has unveiled the latest version of its SolarEdge Home Hub and Wave inverters in the U.S. The new SolarEdge inverters will be integrated with power control system (PCS) technology, enabling the installation of PV systems that are more than 50% larger without requiring costly and time-consuming main panel upgrades (MPU). With the new embedded… […]
Nelnet Renewable Energy emerges from GRNE Solar’s rebranding
GRNE Solar announces its rebranding to Nelnet Renewable Energy after its 2022 acquisition by diversified financial services giant Nelnet. Aiming for operational excellence, the merger combines Nelnet’s financial expertise with GRNE’s solar prowess. Director Eric Peterman assures continued quality service, emphasizing their drive to boost renewable energy in the US. The post Nelnet Renewable Energy […]
JITSolutions launches ‘LearnCertify’
Tribune Online JITSolutions launches ‘LearnCertify’ JITSolutions, a renowned ICT company in Nigeria, has unveiled its latest product, ‘LearnCertify.’ The innovative online learning platform empowers individuals from all walks of life to pursue their dreams of becoming certified ICT professionals while acquiring industry-relevant skills from the comfort of their homes. As a prominent ICT company in […]
Vermont utility keeps the power on with portable long-duration energy storage
With portable power, Green Mountain Power kept a commercial customer operational during 6-hour scheduled maintenance and plans to expand use by bringing resilience to five communities. The Nomad mobile energy storage system from Vermont-based Nomad Transportable Power Systems is a lithium-ion based battery energy storage system (BESS) developed by Kore Power. The energy system, called […]
Troops kill 10 bandits, rescue 9, recover machine gun, solar panel, Cash in Zamfara
Tribune Online Troops kill 10 bandits, rescue 9, recover machine gun, solar panel, Cash in Zamfara Troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have killed 10 bandits, rescued nine kidnapped victims, and recovered machine guns, ammunition, Solar panel and cash at Gada Zaima in Zamfara state. A military source told NIGERIAN TRIBUNE in Gusau […]
GLP Capital Partners creates commingled clean energy strategy in China
GLP Capital Partners successfully launches its inaugural clean energy strategy in China, securing a significant USD 2.77 billion in capital commitments from domestic institutions. GCP aims to accelerate investments in solar, wind and energy storage, supporting China’s energy transition goals. The company’s multi-gigawatt renewables portfolio is set to play a pivotal role in advancing clean […]
GAF Energy voluntarily recalls its solar shingle product due to potential fire hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has released information on a recall involving the proprietary nailable solar shingles offered by GAF Energy. This recall involves the solar-generating shingles and jumper modules related to the Timberline Solar shingles officially unveiled to the industry in January 2022. The energy shingles are roof-mounted and measure about 64 in.… […]
Residential inverter training evolves as systems become more complex
Smooth solar installation requires the right workers, tools and maybe most importantly, training. Being prepared to work with increasingly complex solar power electronics can mean the difference between a quick installation and hours of troubleshooting. Back when solar inverters were basic machines solely used to convert power from rooftop arrays, manufacturers offered only a simple… […]
Nucor signs 250-MW PPA with NextEra Energy Resources
Nucor Corporation partners with Sebree Solar, NextEra Energy Resources’ subsidiary, for a 250 MW solar energy deal from a 400-MW solar project in Kentucky. Slated to start construction this fall, the 1st phase—Sebree Solar I is part of Nucor’s broader sustainability push, complementing a 2021 wind-energy agreement. The post Nucor signs 250-MW PPA with NextEra […]