LGCY Power Expands Residential Solar Business Through National Homebuilder Partnerships

NovaCHARGE, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, is proud to highlight its ongoing partnership with Carter Electric Inc., a trusted and certified installer of NovaCHARGE’s comprehensive range of charging solutions. Carter Electric Inc. has been instrumental in installing reliable EV charging stations across multiple high-profile locations, including entertainment venues, hospitals, resorts, and more.

At the heart of this partnership is NovaCHARGE's commitment to reliability—both in hardware, software, and installation services. Carter Electric's dedication to ensuring that every installation meets the highest standards has allowed the Orlando-area businesses and institutions to confidently provide dependable charging solutions for their staff, guests, and customers. Since partnering with NovaCHARGE, Carter Electric has completed extensive training with our master electrician to become certified in installing our full range of EV charging systems, including Level 2 and DC Fast Charging (DCFC) stations.

“Reliability is the foundation of everything we do at NovaCHARGE, and Carter Electric Inc. has been an outstanding partner in ensuring that our EV charging infrastructure works flawlessly across a variety of environments,” said Oscar Rodriguez, CEO of NovaCHARGE. “From our cutting-edge hardware and intuitive software to the expert installations performed by Carter Electric, we can offer our clients the confidence that their charging stations will perform reliably day in and day out. Their commitment to our installer training program ensures that the installations are done right, contributing to the long-term success of every project.”

A Word from Carter Electric Inc.

"At Carter Electric Inc., we've been thrilled to partner with NovaCHARGE in bringing their innovative and reliable commercial EV charging solutions to businesses and organizations throughout the greater Central Florida area," said a representative from Carter Electric. "From the amazing Evermore Resort to your local [hospital] location, we've consistently found NovaCHARGE's products to be of exceptional quality, and their team to be a true asset to our EV operations."

Carter Electric highlights the benefits of NovaCHARGE’s innovative technology: "Their innovative AI self-diagnosis technology, NovaBOT, has been particularly beneficial for our clients and has allowed them to seamlessly integrate EV charging into their operations. On top of that, they are creating some of the most aesthetically pleasing units on the market; they are stunning and look great in all settings."

Key Highlights of the Partnership:

• Reliable Hardware: NovaCHARGE provides high-performance, dependable Level 2 and DCFC units designed to withstand the demands of high-traffic locations. With a reputation for durability and efficiency, our hardware ensures guests, employees, and businesses can rely on their charging stations, minimizing downtime and maximizing the user experience.

• Reliable Software: With NovaCHARGE's ChargeUp software, businesses can confidently manage their entire EV charging network. The software provides seamless integration, real-time monitoring, and performance analytics, ensuring the charging infrastructure remains operational and efficient at all times.

• Skilled and Reliable Installers: Carter Electric’s technicians are trained and certified to install NovaCHARGE’s full suite of EV charging solutions. Their expertise and commitment to quality installation ensures that every unit operates at peak performance and reliability. The training, led by our master electrician, equips Carter Electric's team with the specialized knowledge needed to handle complex installations and ensure long-term operational success.

• Commitment to Reliability Across All Areas: Reliability isn’t just about the hardware; it’s about the entire ecosystem. From the technology behind the charging stations to the quality of installation and the software that manages them, NovaCHARGE and Carter Electric Inc. ensure that every step of the process is designed for maximum reliability. This provides businesses and consumers alike with a seamless, dependable charging experience.

NovaCHARGE’s collaboration with Carter Electric is a key component of its strategy to provide high-performance, reliable, and scalable EV charging infrastructure. As the demand for electric vehicle charging continues to grow, NovaCHARGE and Carter Electric are committed to ensuring that the infrastructure is always up and running, helping to accelerate the transition to electric transportation and meet the increasing need for reliable charging solutions across various industries.

NovaCHARGE | www.novacharge.net

Carter Electric I https://www.carter-electric.com/

Enerflo, the premier residential solar sales and installation software platform, has announced a strategic partnership with OneEthos, powered by Climate First Bank, to transform the solar financing and installation experience. OneEthos provides solar installers and homeowners with access to the nation’s most ethical solar financing platform and is one of the only fintechs in the United States regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank. This collaboration enables residential solar installers and homeowners across the nation to benefit from a seamlessly integrated and affordable financing solution - helping accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.

Through this partnership, Enerflo users can offer homeowners access to solar financing with no dealer fees, a 30.5-year term*, and no prepayment penalties, making it the most affordable ethical solar financing option in the nation. Loan origination and processing are provided by Climate First Bank, the world’s first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, and the fastest growing new bank in the United States since 2009. This integration simplifies the financing process for installers while ensuring homeowners receive affordable solar loan options. Financing is available to all Enerflo partners now - Enerflo partners can access the offering by becoming an approved installer with OneEthos.

Key Benefits for Installers and Homeowners

No Dealer Fees Means Affordable Solar Financing 
OneEthos never charges a dealer fee, saving your client up to 30% when financing solar and making the product the most affordable on the market. OneEthos also boasts no prepayment penalties and a 30.5-year term* - maximizing affordability and long-term savings.

Affordable Solar from Day One
By eliminating dealer fees from project costs which can add up to 30% to the cost of solar, the 30.5-year* loan is designed to lower monthly payments, making solar more accessible than ever before. In many cases, homeowners start saving on day one, making it one of the most cost-effective loan options available.

Faster Approvals & 100% Financing
Enerflo’s seamless integration with OneEthos eliminates friction in the loan process—installers can offer 100% financing, and most homeowners receive real-time loan decisions in as little as 30 seconds, accelerating project timelines.

Streamlined Sales & Install Experience
Installers using Enerflo benefit from an all-in-one sales and installation workflow, removing inefficiencies that typically delay solar projects. The financing process is now built directly into the Enerflo sales platform, reducing administrative work and keeping projects moving.

Nationwide Network of Vetted Installers
Homeowners can choose from a trusted network of accredited solar installers, ensuring quality installations that align with the mission of sustainable, responsible energy adoption.

Driving a More Sustainable Future, Together
"We're excited to partner with OneEthos, powered by Climate First Bank to make affordable solar financing more accessible,” said Spencer Oberan, Co-Founder of Enerflo. "This integration allows installers to focus on what they do best—delivering solar solutions and closing deals—while giving homeowners a seamless and affordable financing experience."

"This collaboration between Enerflo and OneEthos represents a major leap forward in making affordable solar financing the new standard," said Marcio deOliveira, Founder & CEO of OneEthos. "Our model provides the nation’s most competitive ethical solar financing program and together, we’re empowering installers to provide their clients with an affordable lending option, creating a more sustainable future for all."

Beyond the technology, the partnership will also include community outreach and education initiatives to drive awareness about sustainable energy solutions and their role in fighting the climate crisis.

*As an example, on a $80,000 loan a homeowner might pay $586.96 per month over 366 months at 8.00% APR. Loans are provided by Climate First Bank, Member FDIC, and are subject to credit check and approval.

Enerflo | www.enerflo.com

OneEthos | www.oneethos.com

Climate First Bank | www.climatefirstbank.com

Spruce Power Holding Corporation (NYSE: SPRU) (“Spruce” or the “Company”) announced the signing of a new Spruce Pro servicing partnership with commercial & industrial (“C&I”) and residential solar installer Hot Purple Energy (“Hot Purple”) to monetize Solar Renewable Energy Credits (“SREC”) in California.

This partnership is part of a broader Spruce initiative to leverage the Company’s platform and experience to capture the unrealized benefit of SREC credits for installers and C&I operators. As part of this agreement, Spruce will be responsible for initial and ongoing registration and monetization of Hot Purple’s SRECs with the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System (“WREGIS”). The Company will also manage the monthly reporting of production and sale of SRECs for Hot Purple’s solar generation assets, generating cash flow for both Spruce and Hot Purple.

“Recent market changes in California have made registering SRECs financially rewarding for the first time, more closely aligning with mature SREC markets in certain states on the East Coast,” said Chris Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of Spruce. “We view scaling SREC registration in California as a low cost, low risk opportunity to generate high margin, cash flow for the Company.”

Hayes continued, “Spruce is among a very small number of companies that have completed the approval process to enable monetization of dormant SREC revenue within all three of California’s largest utility zones. This puts Spruce in a unique position to capitalize on a meaningful market opportunity. We are in active discussions for the rights to acquire SRECs from significant 3rd party installers as well as numerous mid-size and local companies that own residential and C&I solar sites in the state.”

Hayes concluded, “The monetization of SRECs plays to our strengths and has strong potential to deliver capital-light growth. Typical contracts will generate approximately 7 years of cash flow, allowing Spruce to grow our SREC trading book in California.”

Spruce Power | www.sprucepower.com

Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), a global leader in grid modernization and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, announced it has selected Jefferies LLC, one of the world’s leading full-service investment banking and capital markets firms, as its exclusive infrastructure financing partner for the Electrify New Mexico initiative.

Jefferies will work with Nuvve to structure and secure capital markets transactions to fund the buildout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, grid-integrated mobility hubs, and other clean energy assets tied to Nuvve’s landmark contract awarded by the State of New Mexico.

“Jefferies brings Electrify New Mexico closer to reality and offers a strong endorsement of both our vision and our leadership in grid modernization,” said Gregory Poilasne, CEO and Founder of Nuvve. “We’re not just planning for the future; we’re building it with key strategic partners committed to building this critical infrastructure.”

Jefferies brings deep expertise in energy infrastructure finance and has a global reputation for transformative clean energy projects in the U.S. Their global track record in financing clean energy projects positions them as an ideal partner to unlock scalable capital solutions for one of the most ambitious state electrification efforts in the U.S. Their involvement exhibits growing investor confidence in Nuvve’s business model and the long-term potential of the Electrify New Mexico initiative.

The announcement comes as New Mexico continues to demonstrate strong political movement to lead on electrification and grid innovation. During the most recent legislative session, nearly 100 bills were introduced that directly or indirectly support clean energy goals, including proposed investments in EV infrastructure, grid resilience, and zero-emission transportation. This reflects a clear commitment to building a more sustainable energy future.

“We’re executing on a bold and necessary transformation,” said Ted Smith, CEO of Nuvve New Mexico LLC. “With partners like Jefferies and strong momentum at the state level, we’re building a coalition capable of making New Mexico a national leader in grid innovation and clean energy deployment.”

To support the project’s success, Nuvve formed Nuvve New Mexico LLC, a regional subsidiary dedicated to executing the statewide contract and spearheading local implementation.

Nuvve | https://nuvve.com/

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to purchase solar capacity and battery storage from the High Noon Solar Energy Center. MGE will own 30 megawatts (MW) of solar and 16.5 MW of battery storage from the facility located in Columbia County.

"The High Noon Solar Energy Center builds on the progress we've already made reducing carbon emissions, increasing our use of cost-effective renewable energy and advancing new technologies to benefit all our customers," said Jeff Keebler, MGE Chairman, President and CEO. "By growing our use of cost-effective carbon-free generation to decarbonize our grid and by working with customers to advance energy efficiency and electrification, we can achieve our sustainable energy goals."

High Noon Solar Energy Center

The project will include a 300-MW solar array and 165-MW battery energy storage system. It is expected to generate enough carbon-free energy to power about 90,000 households. MGE's 10% share of the output will power about 9,000 households.

MGE will own 30 MW of solar and 16.5 MW of battery storage. We Energies and WPS will own the remaining 270 MW of solar and 148.5 MW of battery storage.

The High Noon Solar Energy Center is expected to start serving customers in 2027.

Working toward 80% reduced carbon emissions by 2030

Carbon is our target. MGE is working to decarbonize the electricity we supply to customers, targeting carbon reductions consistent with global climate science as quickly, responsibly and cost-effectively as we can. By 2030, on behalf of all customers, MGE expects to deliver electricity with 80% fewer carbon emissions, and by 2050, we expect to deliver net-zero carbon electricity. MGE already is halfway to its 2030 goal to reduce carbon emissions by 80% compared to 2005 levels.

Growing our use of cost-effective, cleaner energy and working with customers to advance energy efficiency and the electrification of transportation are all key strategies for deep decarbonization. Learn more about MGE's other solar projects.

Madison Gas and Electric | https://www.mge.com/

Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company with one of the fastest-growing renewable energy programs, announces a major breakthrough in solar construction technology. The company will demonstrate its new autonomous robotic solution for photovoltaic (PV) solar module installation on April 17, 2025. This innovative 3-piece robotic system will transform utility-scale solar projects by tripling installation speeds, enhancing worker safety, and addressing the industry’s persistent labor shortage.  

Rosendin’s Renewable Energy Group (RREG) will host the live exhibition at a large-scale solar energy project under construction in West Texas. Operators will demonstrate the robot’s features, which include autonomous operations, obstacle detection and avoidance using LiDar, maneuverability across uneven terrain, and precise positioning of PV panels within 2mm using GPS and KMZ mapping. A real-time demonstration will show how skilled electrical teams work alongside the robotic system, collaboratively installing PV panels faster, safer, and more efficiently.

Field testing on a similar solar project in Danevang, Texas, achieved an installation rate equaling 350 to 400 modules per eight hour shift with a two man crew working collaboratively with the robots; three times the rate of a standard three to four person crew installing modules manually. 

“We created a solution that will revolutionize the installation of renewable energy facilities worldwide by providing a safer, faster, repeatable, and more cost-effective means of deploying solar installations in remote locations,” said David Lincoln, Rosendin Senior Vice President. “Countless hours have been spent developing and testing the technology at utility-scale solar facilities, resulting in a robotics system that will assist electricians and reduce the risk of workforce injuries while addressing the construction industry’s decades-long workforce shortage.”

Developers and business leaders from renewable, manufacturing, and construction industries, as well as technology and private equity, are invited to witness the demonstration and learn about broad business opportunities. Interested parties can view a video of the robots and request additional information for the private event at https://bit.ly/REIsolarrobots.

Robotic System

The robots were developed by Rosendin in a partnership with ULC Technologies, LLC, a developer of innovative robotic solutions within the energy industry. The working prototype was built to withstand environmental elements including extreme temperatures, wind and rain, puddles and mud, and uneven and steep rocky terrain up to 30-degree incline. 

The hybrid gas and battery-powered system includes a Panel Setting Robot featuring a tracked, construction-grade robotic platform with an integrated robotic arm and 9-vacuum suction cups to lift and place PV panels precisely. Two Panel Carrying Robots work in tandem to transfer pallets of PV panels between the loading area and the installation point, eliminating downtime with a consistent supply.

Lincoln first came up with the idea in 2019 as a solution to reduce physical strain on electrical workers. The collaborative robots, or cobots, feature built-in safety measures and offer both autonomous and manual operation via handheld controllers. These machines effortlessly handle PV panels weighing 100 lbs., while skilled electricians focus on critical grid connections to maximize efficiency and worker safety.

“There are many applications for this technology. For example, using these robots, a developer can source new opportunities in geographical areas and markets that were previously considered too difficult to build,” said Lincoln. “The next iteration could even use a central control and monitoring system to run several robotic teams simultaneously that will enhance worker and job site safety, improve logistics, and provide cloud-based installation and movement data.”

Rosendin is an expert in renewables and an elite Tier 1 Solar EPC that designs and self-performs the full spectrum of medium and high voltage electrical, substation and transmission work. Over the past 15 years, Rosendin has delivered nearly 7GW of solar project installations in the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico, with more than 7GW in various stages of development and more than 2.5GW under construction. Rosendin’s portfolio includes mid to large-scale commercial and utility-grade solar farms, including the Aktina Renewable Power Project in Texas, Townsite Solar + Storage in Nevada, and the Athos Renewable Energy Project in California.

Rosendin | www.rosendin.com

GroundWork Renewables, Inc. has been recognized at the 2025 National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop (PVRW) for its innovative research quantifying various approaches to hail mitigation. The company's study, the first of its kind, provides field measurements of hail impact energy reduction at various tracker stow positions and validates these findings through laboratory testing.

The research was conducted by lead authors Travis Morrison and Colin Silleurd with the cooperation of Recurrent Energy using the GroundWork Hail Event Monitoring and Reporting service at Recurrent Energy's North Fork Solar Project, a 120 MW solar plant in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Findings were validated at GroundWork's PV Test Lab in Albuquerque, New Mexico. GroundWork's monitoring service offers the most accurate in-situ data, quantifying the reduction in hailstone kinetic energy when solar tracker modules are stowed, and at what angle, ahead of severe weather. This data is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of defensive stow strategies in reducing hail damage to photovoltaic (PV) modules.

Mike Arndt, President of Recurrent Energy's North America business, highlights the importance of the study, stating, "Hail has been a significant, and increasing, challenge for utility-scale solar installations. Effective mitigation strategies are vital. At Recurrent, we are prioritizing resilient plant designs and operating procedures. GroundWork's solution helps us quantify and verify our assets' resilience."

While previous laboratory simulations have modeled hail impact on PV modules, real-world data has been scarce. Ann Will, CEO of GroundWork, states "GroundWork's study is the first to measure hail impact energy in an operating solar plant at both horizontal and plane-of-array (POA) stow positions, providing empirical data that strengthens industry-wide risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Our unique ability to take and analyze both field and lab data will better enable our clients to insure projects in hail-prone regions, as well as optimize stow strategy."

Key Findings:

• Kinetic Energy Reduction: Significant reductions in kinetic energy and impact count were observed when PV modules were stowed, validating the effectiveness of mitigation strategies.
• Field vs. Lab Data: Comparison between field measurements and lab models showed alignment in energy dissipation trends, boosting confidence in predictive modeling.
• Enhanced Impact Models: Laboratory testing revealed more accurate models over simple elastic collision models for hail impact at different angles, improving predictions for probable maximum loss (PML) assessments.
• Storm Microphysics Insights: Analysis of hail fall angles and velocities offered new insights into storm behavior and its effect on impact forces.
• On-Site Monitoring: On-site monitoring proved essential for capturing real-world environmental variables that affect PV module resilience.

The findings of this study help refine hail risk models, optimize tracker control strategies, and improve insurance assessments for solar asset owners and operators. By integrating site-specific data, stakeholders can make more informed decisions to minimize module damage, optimize tracker stow positioning, and enhance overall plant reliability.

GroundWork's research contributes to a deeper understanding of PV module response to hail impact in operational environments and underscores the value of continuous monitoring for mitigating weather-related risks in utility-scale solar plants.

GroundWork Renewables | www.grndwork.com

Recurrent Energy | https://www.canadiansolar.com/