Solar

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) announced on July 13 that it became the first airport in the world to be completely powered by natural gas and solar energy. Its first-of-its kind microgrid increases resilience and maximizes public safety.

Cox Communications announced on July 13 that its solar photovoltaics and battery energy storage project is now operating at its corporate office in San Diego, reducing utility costs and improving sustainability at the Federal Blvd site.

Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belén announced on July 13 that it is installing a microgrid representing the first of the Marriott chain in Latin America to deploy the technology.

Grocery distribution, merchandising, and marketing company Krasdale Foods announced on July 13 that it will spearhead the largest solar rooftop project in the Bronx, adding a 2.7-megawatt system atop its Hunts Point warehouse.

On July 8, San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the not-for-profit community choice energy program serving five cities in the San Diego region, announced that it has signed a 20-year PPA agreement to purchase power for 20 years from the Jacumba Valley Ranch (JVR) Energy Park being developed by BayWa r.e. near Jacumba Hot Springs in San Diego County.

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) announced on July 6 that it has completed a 1.3-megawatt solar farm at its Westside Campus.