Duke Energy, Firestone Walker Brewing complete one of the largest on-site solar arrays in craft beer industry
January 13th, 2021
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and Firestone Walker Brewing Company have completed one of the largest on-site solar arrays in the craft beer industry -- a 2.1-megawatt solar array and 281-kilowatt solar carport on 9.7 acres in Paso Robles, Calif.
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W. M. Keck Observatory and Duke Energy’s REC Solar Announce Completion of Major Sustainability Project in Hawaii
December 10th, 2020
133-kW rooftop solar site is world’s largest commercial solar system installed at highest altitude
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Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) EV Bus Depot Ground Breaking October 13, 2020
October 7th, 2020
Continuing down a path towards becoming California’s first all-electric bus fleet, ATN will host a live stream of the ground breaking for its new facility (1271 S. Claudina Street, Anaheim, CA) that will manage all aspects of charging 46 electric buses. The project includes construction of a 545kW solar canopy built and financed by REC Solar|Duke Energy Renewables. The solar provides 25 percent of the total expected energy consumption that will help ATN achieve estimated $4.8M of fuel savings over 20 years.
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Ralphs and Food 4 Less To Harness Solar Power At 300,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Plant
July 13th, 2020
Ralphs and Food 4 Less, subsidiaries of The Kroger (KR), worked with REC Solar to install a photovoltaic solar power array at its 300K-square-foot bakery facility in La Habra, Calif. The La Habra Bakery rooftop installation features nearly 3,000 solar panels to harness energy from the sun that can produce nearly 1 Megawatt (AC) of clean power and 2,009 Megawatt Hours (MWh) annually, enough to power 240 homes for a full year. This is REC Solar’s second installation with Kroger.
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REC Solar and DHX-Dependable Hawaiian Express Announce Completion of Solar Microgrid Project
May 6th, 2020
DHX – Dependable Hawaiian Express (DHX)– and REC Solar, an unregulated affiliate of Duke Energy, announce the completion of a solar microgrid solution designed to bring reliability, savings, zero-emissions generation and more to the leading Hawaiian-based freight company.
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Duke Energy Renewables Acquires 20 MWac of Solar Projects in Georgia
January 15th, 2020
Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), announced that it has completed the acquisition of the final project in a portfolio developed with Inman Solar Inc. totaling 20 megawatts (MWac).
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Hawaiian Electric, U.S. Navy dedicate West Loch Solar Project
November 25th, 2019
Hawaiian Electric Company and the Department of the Navy today dedicated the 20-megawatt West Loch Solar Project at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex.
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Duke Energy Renewables completes nine solar projects in conjunction with Georgia Power’s Renewable Energy Development Initiative
August 22nd, 2019
Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), announced that nine solar projects developed with SolAmerica Energy totaling 14.1 megawatts (MW) have begun commercial operations across central Georgia under Georgia Power’s Renewable Energy Development Initiative.
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REC Solar Implements Solar Energy Solutions at More Than 100 California School Districts
June 18th, 2019
Pleasanton Unified, which is a public primary and secondary education school district located east of San Francisco, is the latest installation at more than 100 districts and schools where REC Solar has implemented clean energy generation and storage solutions.
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Roseville Joint Union High School District celebrates new solar parking
May 23rd, 2019
Roseville Joint Union High School District (RJUHSD) is hosting a “Switch to Solar” celebration at Granite Bay High School, 1 Grizzly Way, Granite Bay, California. The celebration marks the activation of 1.02 megawatt solar parking solution, constructed and maintained by REC Solar | Duke Energy Renewables, a national leader in US commercial renewable energy financing and zero-emissions solar and wind project development.
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REC Solar Named Top Commercial Solar Contractor
May 2nd, 2019
We thank General Contractors Magazine for including us in their list of top solar contractors for 2019!
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City of Anaheim Creates New Solar Revenue Stream for 5 School Districts
April 10th, 2019
Renewable energy installations at nine schools create long-term general fund revenues that deliver zero-emissions solar power to low-income residents.
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Successful Microgrid Activation Showcases Innovation and Supports Reliable, Efficient, Clean Energy at Montgomery County Critical Facilities
October 25th, 2018
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett announced the official activation of two advanced microgrids for its Public Safety Headquarters (PSHQ) in Gaithersburg and Correctional Facility in Boyds on Wednesday, Oct. 24.
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Franscioni & Griva Corporation Celebrate 150th Anniversary by Partnering with REC Solar on Solar Farm
October 22nd, 2018
Franscioni & Griva Corporation Celebrate 150th Anniversary by Partnering with REC Solar on Solar Farm
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Alex Crown Speaks to U.C. Davis MBA Students About Sustainable Energy Industry
September 21st, 2018
REC Solar Project Developer talks to incoming U.C. Davis MBA students about "the disruptions, changes, and opportunities in the sustainable energy sector.
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John Hostetter Talks About Fire Safety with Solar Power World
September 13th, 2018
REC Solar's senior director of product management discusses why you should keep fire safety front of mind in commercial solar installations.
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REC Solar’s Chris Hiller featured on the Tech Blog Writer Podcast
August 5th, 2018
Chris talks about how solar technology works, how it has evolved, and the future of solar.
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REC Solar Earns the Title of Third Top Commercial Solar Contractor in the United States
July 24th, 2018 | San Luis Obispo, CA
REC Solar named the third top commercial solar contractor in Solar Power World’s 2018 Top 500 Solar Contractors List
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Hawaiian Electric Company, U.S. Navy and REC Solar Break Ground on New Solar Farm in O’ahu
April 16, 2018 | Honolulu, HI
Hawaiian Electric partners with REC Solar and the U.S Navy on 20MW West Loch solar farm, projected to save customers $109 million over its expected 25-year lifespan.
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Cal Poly to Dedicate 4.5 Megawatt (AC) Solar Farm on Jan. 24
January 24, 2018 | San Luis Obispo, CA
18.5-acre facility to generate up to a quarter of university’s electricity, create millions of dollars in savings
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Duke Energy assumes full ownership of California-based REC Solar
December 6, 2017 | Charlotte, NC
Milestone follows Duke Energy’s purchase of a majority share in REC Solar in 2015
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REC Solar Completes Solar Project for San Antonio Winery’s Paso Robles Production Facility
August 22, 2017 | San Luis Obispo, CA
Solar powers 80% of new energy efficient winery, saving $4 million over 30 years. Solar project is one of the largest for a Central Coast winery.
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Zurn Industries Installs Solar at Paso Robles Facility
August 8, 2017 | San Luis Obispo, CA
550-kilowatt project meets 88% of electricity needs, powers manufacturing process for irrigation equipment.
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REC Solar Ranked a Top 10 Commercial Solar Provider in the United States
July 26, 2017 | San Luis Obispo, CA
Ranking in Solar Power World’s 2017 Top 500 Solar Contractors List highlights company’s growth
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Pacific Marine Credit Union Installs Solar at Oceanside Headquarters
June 27, 2017 | Oceanside, CA
422 kilowatt (kw) carport system built by REC Solar generates energy savings, renewable power and shade for customers.
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