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PA Solar Center @pasolarcenter.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Our GET Solar Schools program was proud to play a part in PA's Solar for Schools grant program. In the first round, demand was through the roof! There were 88 applications for a total of $88M– triple the available funding. Read more here. environmentamerica.org/pennsylvania...

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Demand for Solar for Schools is Sky High!

88 schools apply for grant funding to go solar - saving money and protecting the planet!

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PA Solar Center @pasolarcenter.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Join us on March 24 and 25 for the PA Renewables Summit & Lobby Day! The summit will bring together industry professionals, NGOs, and decision-makers to discuss important issues to the Pennsylvania #renewables market. #solar pasolarcenter.org/pa-renewable...

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11th Annual PA Renewables Summit

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PA Solar Center @pasolarcenter.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

GE Vernova announced it is planning to invest nearly $600 million in its U.S. factories and facilities over the next two years to help meet the surging electricity demands around the world, including more than $10 million in its Pittsburgh facility! www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/01/ge-v...

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GE Vernova to begin making utility solar inverters in Pennsylvania

GE Vernova announced it is planning to invest nearly $600 million in its U.S. factories and facilities over the next two years to help meet the surging

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PA Solar Center @pasolarcenter.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

The potential of floating solar generation capacity on US reservoirs is estimated at up to 1TW, according to a study from @nationalrenewableenergylab. The study estimates that the US could add between 861GW to 1,042GWdc of capacity on reservoirs across the country! www.pv-tech.org/floating-sol...

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Floating solar on US reservoirs could add up to 1TW PV capacity

The potential of floating solar (FPV) generation capacity on US reservoirs is estimated at up to 1TW, according to a study from NREL.

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PA Solar Center @pasolarcenter.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Do you wish your solar panels could work overtime? Korean scientists made that possible by creating solar cells that capture visible and invisible light, which may transform how we harness the sun's energy, according to Interesting Engineering. Get more details here. www.yahoo.com/tech/scienti...

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Scientists develop game-changing solar tech to capture invisible energy source: 'A new breakthrough'

The implications for homeowners and businesses are enormous.

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PA Solar Center @pasolarcenter.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Next Tuesday from 5-7pm, SolarCorps reconvenes! Join our 70+ volunteers to map the solar potential of Allegheny Central, starting with the Hill District, Uptown/Bluff, and Brushton/Homewood. Anyone from across the state can join us in this 2-hour session! secure.everyaction.com/hqTO76laCkeN...

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Join us for SolarCorps!

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PA Solar Center @pasolarcenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Checksammy has announced the launch of its nationwide #solar panel recycling program! It serves both commercial and residential solar panel owners, including solar farms, corporate campuses, and homeowners with damaged or outdated panels.Check it out #solarrecycling www.abc27.com/business/pre...

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CheckSammy Launches Nationwide Solar Panel Recycling Services to Address Sustainability in the Energy Sector

The recycling program focuses on recovering valuable materials from old or broken solar panels, reducing landfill waste, and supporting environmental goals. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2025 ...

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PA Solar Center @pasolarcenter.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

When Steelton-Highspire School District decided to go solar, it wasn’t because of climate altruism. Instead, the student district has a guiding principle: “We do things out of necessity. We’re broke.” And solar will save them about $3.6 million! www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

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This Pennsylvania school is saving big with solar and EV school buses

Solar panels and electric buses can boost school budgets while cutting emissions. Here’s how Steelton-Highspire School District put both to use.

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PA Solar Center @pasolarcenter.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

A new study found that last year renewables fulfilled 100% of California's electricity demand for up to 10 hours on 98 of 116 days, a record. Not only were there no blackouts, thanks to backup battery power, but at their peak the #renewables provided up to 162% of need. grist.org/energy/calif...

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California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy

Are renewables reliable? A new study says California ran on renewables alone for a record number of days last year.

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PA Solar Center @pasolarcenter.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

One developer says that #solar farms are in fact “good neighbors” that make no sound beyond their perimeter fences, emit no nighttime light, require very limited on-site maintenance, and “go to sleep when the sun goes down.” Get more details here. www.citizensvoice.com/2024/11/15/t...

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The solar farm next door

Cynthia Roy looks outside her home and sees a mountainside lush with trees in the small Carbon County borough of Nesquehoning, located about 15 miles southeast of Hazleton. What she doesn’t see is …

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