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Anaheim Transportation Opens Solar-Powered EV Charging
The Anaheim Transportation Network in California opened its solar-powered EV charging hub, “The Charge,” that will provide charging for its fleet of 80 battery electric buses.
Firestone Walker Brewing completes large on-site solar array
Firestone Walker Brewing Company announced on Jan. 13 that it has completed one of the largest on-site solar installations in craft beer: a 2.1-MW array and 281-kW solar carport on 9.7 acres near its main brewery in Paso Robles, California.
Kroger subsidiaries install 3,000-panel rooftop solar project
The Kroger Co. announced July 13 that two of their subsidiaries, Ralphs and Food 4 Less, installed a 1 MW solar array at their 300,000-square-foot bakery facility in La Habra, Calif.
Calif. school district innovates with solar + storage
The Pleasanton Unified School District in Pleasanton, Calif. will utilize solar plus energy storage solutions to significantly cut its emissions and save on energy costs. The project will include the installation of 1 megawatt (MW) of solar carports and a 660 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery energy storage system.
IKEA to open in VA with solar and EV
IKEA announced that its future Norfolk, Virginia store will be equipped with solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations when it opens this spring. This installation will represent the 56th solar project for IKEA in the U.S.
Newest IKEA to feature rooftop solar and EV charging
IKEA announced on Nov. 13 that its future San Antonio-area store will be equipped with solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations when it opens during the winter of 2019 in Live Oak, Texas.
IKEA powers largest rooftop solar project in Wisconsin
IKEA has installed a solar array on top its new 290,000-square-foot store in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The 1.6-megawatt array is expected to provide between 20% and 50% of the power needed for the store, producing more than 2 million kilowatts of electricity annually.
Solar + storage: A gold opportunity in the Golden State
This guide, presented by REC Solar, explains how customers can lower their exposure to market risks and save money, both immediately and in the long term, by installing solar PV and energy storage together.
Solar to offset 80% of winery's electric needs
San Antonio Winery, the founding winery of Riboli Family Wine Estates, recently completed a solar project at a new production facility and hospitality center in Paso Robles, Calif.
Zurn Industries installs solar at manufacturing site
Zurn Industries, a manufacturer of plumbing and other water solution products, has completed a rooftop solar installation at its facility in Paso Robles, Calif.
Taylor Farms deploys cogen, wind, solar project
Taylor Farms, a leading fresh fruit and vegetable producer, has deployed unique, three-part renewable and alternative energy project at a California processing plant that is expected to offset more than 90% of the facility's energy use.
IKEA completes 2nd Ohio rooftop solar project
IKEA has completed its previously announced solar panel installation atop its future Columbus, Ohio, store opening Summer 2017, making it one of the largest nonutility solar owners in the state.
