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Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.

Kilroy Realty Corp. on May 9 announced that construction has begun on a portfolio of commercial solar developments across nine of its class A office properties in California.

Google has partnered with one of the world's largest utility holding companies to expand its "Project Sunroof" product into Germany.

Customer printing company TigerPress on May 4 celebrated the completion of a rooftop solar installation at its facility in East Longmeadow, Mass., that is expected to generate 65% of its electricity needs.

A New York state community solar project recently became the first such installation in the state to be interconnected to National Grid's electric system.

A Denny's restaurant franchise in West Sacramento, Calif., recently announced that it has entered into a power purchase agreement for electricity generated from an onsite solar project.

This case study, presented by EnterSolar, shares details about a rooftop solar installation at a facility owned by America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company that is generating 1,612,182 kWh per year.

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.

The country's 13th largest property/casualty insurance group, American Family Insurance, recently announced plans to install rooftop solar panels at its headquarters in Madison, Wisc., along with a series of companywide energy efficiency initiatives.