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Standard Solar to Finance 15 Additional Solar Rooftops for DC Department of General Services for LEED Platinum City—Washington D.C.
One of the largest urban solar rooftop projects in the country, the 15-site installation will add to the 10MW of capacity currently in the city’s solar portfolio ROCKVILLE, Md.—December 4,...
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Standard Solar Installs Multi-Building Solar System Featuring a Carport, Parking Garage Canopy and Rooftop Array for Commercial Real Estate Developer, DANAC
ROCKVILLE, MD—February 15, 2017 — Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of commercial solar electric systems nationwide, announces the completion of a...
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The Solar Trade Case: It's Gonna Be President Trump's Decision!
The Solar Trade Case: It's Gonna Be President Trump's Decision!
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Top Ten Solar Novus Articles of 2016
Top Ten Solar Novus Articles of 2016
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Solar Adds 10.6 GW To Capacity In 2017, Defying All Logic And Reason
Solar Adds 10.6 GW To Capacity In 2017, Defying All Logic And Reason
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Ribbon-cuttings mark Stafford projects
Ribbon-cuttings mark Stafford projects
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Iron Mountain Taps Standard Solar for Energy Solution
Iron Mountain Inc., a storage and information management company, says it will add 18 rooftop solar arrays in five states totaling 5 MW. Standard Solar Inc. is financing and will own and...
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Standard Solar brings 3.2-MW solar system to Vermont brownfield
Standard Solar completed a 3.2-MW solar project in Wallingford, Vermont. The project, owned and operated by Standard Solar, will provide clean energy to Vermont’s electric utilities under the state’s Standard...
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Hopper at SEIA completes women’s superfecta
Hopper at SEIA completes women’s superfecta
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Standard Solar Completes Brownfield Solar Project
“Solar projects like this one in Wallingford are critical for Vermont to reach its goal to receive 90% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050,” says Eric Partyka, director...
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Maryland solar advocates call for veto override
Maryland solar advocates call for veto override
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Stafford adds 3.4MW to net metering program
Stafford adds 3.4MW to net metering program
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Standard Solar completes 3.2MW brownfield project in Wallingford
Land previously occupied by a gravel pit and hot-mix asphalt plant now producing 3,291,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually
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Md. firm finishes 394 kW solar installation at NY auto dealership
Md. firm finishes 394 kW solar installation at NY auto dealership
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Standard Solar Expands Asset Portfolio, Announces Completion of Solar Carport Canopy Project for Northwest Fire District in Tucson, Arizona
Company’s asset portfolio continues grow trajectory in the Western region and throughout the United States ROCKVILLE, Md.—April 30, 2020 — Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing in...
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Standard Solar installs 12 solar carports for Arizona fire department
Standard Solar completed a 12-building solar carport project for the Northwest Fire District in Tucson, Arizona. The project uses parking lot shade canopies at multiple fire stations, a training center...
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All (solar) eyes will be on Florida
All (solar) eyes will be on Florida
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Standard Solar Brings Value to Maryland Farm, Delivers Affordable, Predictable Power to WSSC Water with 2.7-Megawatt Solar Array
Renewable energy is a natural fit for U.S. farms as they look for additional ways to manage their land for generations of production. The Fritz Family Farms, LLC in New...
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Standard Solar develops 2.7-MW solar tracker system on Maryland farm
The Fritz Family Farms in New Windsor, Maryland recently partnered with Standard Solar on a 2.7-MW solar array on 12 acres of their 400-acre grain, hay and cattle farm.
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Park-onomics: Best practices for constructing cost-effective carport projects
Park-onomics: Best practices for constructing cost-effective carport projects
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Morning brief: Solar on the family farm
The Fritz Family Farms in New Windsor, Maryland partnered with Standard Solar on a 2.7 MW solar array on 12 acres of their 400-acre grain, hay and cattle farm. “This...
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Solar as an Everyday Tool
Solar as an Everyday Tool
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Why community solar is winning, even in the midst of a pandemic
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have touched just about every household, business and industry across the country. Renewable energy, and solar in particular, has not been spared from the...
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Solar Customers Don’t Harm Non-Solar Ratepayers (Reminder: Vote “NO” On Florida Amendment 1)
Solar Customers Don’t Harm Non-Solar Ratepayers (Reminder: Vote “NO” On Florida Amendment 1)
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Valley Metro activates new solar canopies in Mesa
On Tuesday, officials representing Valley Metro, cities of Mesa and Chandler cut the official ribbon to celebrate the activation of 3,500 new solar panels. With this installation, all Valley Metro...
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Standard Solar Completes 3.4MW Net-Metered Municipal Solar System; Town of Stafford, Connecticut Achieves Record Setting Energy Independence
System will offset nearly all the town’s municipal building’s energy usage ROCKVILLE, MD—November 2, 2016 — Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing...
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Standard Solar’s Wallingford, Vermont, 3.2 MW Brownfield Solar Project for Renewable Energy Program Complete
Land previously occupied by a gravel pit and hot-mix asphalt plant now producing 3,291,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually ROCKVILLE, Md.—April 23, 2020 — Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar...
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Work Begins On Maryland Solar Project Serving Electric Co-op
Work Begins On Maryland Solar Project Serving Electric Co-op
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Standard Solar continues to grow, adds SVP of structured finance
Amid solar industry uncertainty, Standard Solar Inc. is still growing and investing in its future, announcing today that Peter Coleman has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Structured Finance.
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Standard Solar installs multi-building solar system featuring QuadPod Solar Canopies
Standard Solar installs multi-building solar system featuring QuadPod Solar Canopies
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Improving Corporate Sustainability with Solar Carport, Canopy and Rooftop Array
Improving Corporate Sustainability with Solar Carport, Canopy and Rooftop Array
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NREL and Utilidata Bring Smart Inverter Optimization From the Lab to the Real World
For years, the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has been working on technologies that could turn distributed energy resources — specifically, smart solar inverters and batteries — into tools...
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Standard Solar to finance multi-state solar portfolio for Iron Mountain
Continuing its efforts to offset the unprecedented surge in demand for power within the information management sector, Iron Mountain will add 18 rooftop solar arrays in five states totaling 5 MW. Standard Solar is...
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Standard Solar Builds Multi-Tech Commercial Project In Md.
Standard Solar Builds Multi-Tech Commercial Project In Md.
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Standard Solar gets creative to finance this 18-rooftop, multi-state solar portfolio for Iron Mountain Inc.
Storing data and information is among the most important functions of our world right now, and Iron Mountain Incorporated is one of the top solutions provider in the space. Trusted...
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Finnerty: Virginia should lead on clean energy in 2020
The VCEA is an opportunity for the Commonwealth to be a national leader on clean energy and energy efficiency, and in the coming days and weeks Virginians should stay engaged...
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RPS Launches Largest Solar Power System at any School Division in Virginia
Last Friday, in a press conference with Governor Ralph Northam, school officials, and partner solar companies, RPS celebrated the largest solar energy system at a K-12 school division in Virginia...
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‘Virginia Solar for All' Applauds Historic Passage of Virginia Clean Economy Act
RICHMOND, VA – Members of the Virginia Solar for All campaign applauded the historic passage of the Virginia Clean Economy Act on Friday, the culmination of hundreds of hours of...
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Standard Solar Applauds Passage of Virginia’s Clean Economy Act, Historic Bill Opens Larger Market for Distributed Generation Solar Projects
ROCKVILLE, Md.—March 11, 2020 — Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing in financing, project development support and long-term ownership and operations of solar electric systems nationwide, celebrates...
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Groups selected for NYSERDA’s clean energy integration challenge
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced awards to five winning teams under the first two rounds of the Future Grid Challenge aimed at developing solutions...
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GTM Research Spotlight
For the second year in a row, NextEra Energy ranked No. 1 for ownership of commercial solar projects, with a 7 percent share of the market in 2019. Standard Solar...
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How to navigate the world of community solar billing
Most community solar projects have anywhere between 20 and 100 offtakers (typically including a combination of residential, commercial and governments, among others), which makes it inherently more complicated to bill...
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Details on one of the largest urban solar projects in the U.S. nearing completion
Details on one of the largest urban solar projects in the U.S. nearing completion
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Standard Solar Adds New Senior Vice President, Structured Finance, to Support Company’s Rapid Growth
Energy investment, banking and DG solar industry veteran brings diverse background to company’s growing finance team ROCKVILLE, Md.—April 14, 2020 — Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing...
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Solar canopies now powering California’s Valley Metro transit system
In partnership with Standard Solar and Veregy, the project began construction in June of 2019 and the panels started producing energy in May of this year.In partnership with Standard Solar...
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Standard Solar Celebrates Solar Success with DC Department of General Services—Arrays Totaling Nearly 7MW on 28 Schools, Police, Fire and Other DC-Owned Facilities Now Generating
Turnkey PV systems maximized the limited space available on typical urban rooftops in DC ROCKVILLE, Md.—March 29, 2017 — Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing in...
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Standard Solar Secures Up to $105M Tax Equity Financing for Solar Projects Located in the U.S.
Financing commitment demonstrates continued market confidence in renewables ROCKVILLE, Md.— Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of commercial solar electric systems nationwide, today...
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Gaz Métro acquires Standard Solar to enter U.S. commercial market
Gaz Métro acquires Standard Solar to enter U.S. commercial market
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5 pro-renewable energy actions to expect from President-Elect Joe Biden
As the U.S. economy continues to recover from its Covid-19-induced recession, it’s likely that Congress and the president will put together a multi-trillion dollar relief package, similar to the one...
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Standard Solar Acquired By Canada’s Gaz Metro; Now Seeking Projects to Finance
Standard Solar Acquired By Canada’s Gaz Metro; Now Seeking Projects to Finance
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Why should corporations choose onsite solar? Meaningful savings, grid stabilization and conflict reduction
The question for these corporations is this: Should they build their solar array onsite or connect with a large utility-scale project offsite? While early adapters tended to build their arrays...
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Another Canadian Utility Looks South of Border for M&A Targets
Another Canadian Utility Looks South of Border for M&A Targets
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Standard Solar Acquired by Gaz Métro
Investment accelerates Standard Solar’s growth and channel opportunities in distributed generation solar, energy storage markets; bolsters Gaz Métro’s presence in the booming U.S. solar energy industry ROCKVILLE, MD— March 7,...
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Standard Solar to Integrate 4.2 MW PV System into the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth Program
Standard Solar to Integrate 4.2 MW PV System into the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth Program
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Anne Arundel’s first community solar project to go online this summer; three more proposed in Harwood area
The county’s first community solar project is scheduled to come online this July in Tracys Landing. Three more are being considered within a few miles of the intersection of Bayard...
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Md. firm building 503 Kw solar field for Eastern Shore power coop
Md. firm building 503 Kw solar field for Eastern Shore power coop
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The D.R. Templeman Company Springs into Solar with Standard Solar
ROCKVILLE, MD—August 11, 2015 — The D.R. Templeman Company (Templeman Co.), a family-owned manufacturer of springs and wire forms based in Plainville, CT, today announced it is installing a 360-panel,...
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Standard Solar Adds Nearly 25 MW of Community Solar to Growing National Asset Portfolio by Securing Tax Equity Financing in Partnership with Crestmark
ROCKVILLE, Md.— February 2, 2021 — Expanding its growing portfolio, Standard Solar, Inc., a nationally recognized leader in the development, funding, ownership and operation of commercial and community solar assets,...
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Standard Solar builds 17 community solar plants in Mass and Michigan
Sixteen of the community solar projects are in Minnesota and all have achieved operation. Minnesota’s community solar program is one of the strongest in the U.S. and the projects are...
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Elkton, MD Receives 2 MW Plant from SunEdison
Elkton, MD Receives 2 MW Plant from SunEdison
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Elkton Solar Array Completed Ahead of Schedule
Elkton Solar Array Completed Ahead of Schedule
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Standard Solar adds nearly 25 MW of community solar via tax equity deal with Crestmark
Standard Solar, Inc. expands its growing portfolio with the financing and operation of 17 community solar projects in Minnesota and Massachusetts totaling 24.6 MW. Tax equity financing for these projects...
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SunEdison Completes Construction on 2 Megawatt Solar Power Plant for the Town of Elkton, Md.
BELMONT, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), the largest global renewable energy development company, today announced that it has completed construction on a 2 megawatt solar power plant for the...
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Standard Solar adds 17 projects to its community solar portfolio
Tax equity financing for the 24.6 MW of capacity was secured in a partnership with Crestmark, a division of MetaBank N.A. With the addition of these projects, Standard Solar’s portfolio...
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Montgomery County Schools To Save $200,000 Annually with Solar
Montgomery County Schools To Save $200,000 Annually with Solar
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Standard Solar seals tax equity financing for community solar
Standard Solar has obtained tax equity financing for and brought online 17 community solar projects in Minnesota and Massachusetts totaling 24.6 MW. (paywall)
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To ITC or not to ITC: What happens if solar's federal tax incentives aren't extended
To ITC or not to ITC: What happens if solar's federal tax incentives aren't extended
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Emmitsburg Celebrates Completion of Wastewater Plant and Solar Field with a Ribbon-Cutting
Emmitsburg Celebrates Completion of Wastewater Plant and Solar Field with a Ribbon-Cutting
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Community solar legislation opens new markets in the Northeast
One way for renters and homeowners alike to lower electric bills is by subscribing to community solar projects, but this unique solar option is largely dependent on state policy. Only...
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Emmitsburg opens $19.5M solar-powered wastewater treatment plant
Emmitsburg opens $19.5M solar-powered wastewater treatment plant
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Standard Solar Adds Industry Veteran Michael Streams as Chief Development Officer To Support Growth, Expansion
ROCKVILLE, Md.—October 20, 2020 — Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of commercial solar electric systems nationwide, today announced the appointment of...
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Renewables, H2 and energy storage: this week’s POWERGEN+ schedule is ready to roll
POWERGEN+ returns this week with sessions featuring experts discussing the latest and greatest in state regulation and renewable policies, community solar, hydrogen adoption and energy storage options. High-level contributors from...
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Taking the Pulse of the Global Solar Industry
Taking the Pulse of the Global Solar Industry
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Standard Solar Snags $105M Tax Equity Deal
Standard Solar has closed an up to $105 million tax equity deal to finance distributed generation projects across the U.S.
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Five ways to fight for the ITC
Industry observers agree that the loss or reduction of the ITC at the end of 2016, and the resulting drop-off in projects, will be disastrous for many solar companies, particularly...
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Joe Biden Says Federal Policies Are Helping Solar Power Grow 'Exponentially'
Joe Biden Says Federal Policies Are Helping Solar Power Grow 'Exponentially'
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Standard Solar secures $105 million in tax equity for solar projects in five states
Standard Solar, Inc. closed a tax equity commitment this week for up to $105 million to finance distributed generation (DG) solar projects located in Arizona, California, Massachusetts, New York and...
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SPI 2015: Utilities can no longer ignore US public’s desire for solar
SPI 2015: Utilities can no longer ignore US public’s desire for solar
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Standard Solar Gets $105 Million For U.S. Solar Projects
Standard Solar announced recently that it closed a tax equity commitment for up to $105 million to fund distributed generation (DG) solar projects.
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A Breath of Free Air: Let’s talk about above-grade cable management for large ground mounts
Solar is the new “cash crop” for landowners who have had land for agricultural uses for generations, but now cannot yield traditional crops due to topsoil degradation. This type of...
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