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Nuance Energy Group, Inc, a trailblazer in solar innovation, proudly announces the launch of the Osprey PowerNEST - the solar industry's first-ever multi-application design for multi-type solar installations. This radical solution pioneers the future of solar racking by offering seamless adaptability of its components for use on residential or commercial rooftops, ground mounts, and parking structure canopies.
The Osprey PowerNEST epitomizes versatility, thanks to its use of the same patent-pending components deployed across various solar applications. The Osprey PowerNEST’s proprietary approach to solar rooftop and ground mounted solar racking not only maximizes install speed and cost-efficiency, it also significantly reduces the logistical cost of product deployment for solar installations.
“It’s about time. The industry finally has a universal solar racking system engineered with the same components for roof mount or ground mount,” said Christian Siebens, CEO Energized Ventures, Inc. “I can’t wait to introduce this killer product to our solar distributors at Intersolar this year.”
“Turns out the combination of fiberglass rods and cable bracing are a perfect blend of strength and rigidity, affordability and environmental sustainability,” said Brian C. Boguess, CEO and Founder, Nuance Energy. “The logistical cost is super low too…as the FGR is 4x lighter than steel.”
Features and Benefits:
· Multiple Application Use: Versatility achieved with universal components that cater to commercial rooftops, over HVAC, ground mount, and parking structure canopy installations.
· Simplified Inventory Management: Solar distributors will love stocking this multi-use racking system. It is going to fly off the shelf.
· Proprietary Tilt Angle Bracket: Maximize solar (kWh) production with an 8° tilt east/west design, and an optional 8° south-facing tilt design too.
· High-Strength Fiberglass Rods: Corrosion proof and fire retardant, The Osprey PowerNEST’s FGR foundations are high strength fiberglass making them four times lighter than steel and boast 2.5 times the tensile strength of structural steel. FGR supports solar panels and steel purlins or aluminum purlins, while significantly cutting logistical costs to mobilize.
· Scalable Design: Blocks of solar panels in multiple configurations are flexible enough to fit any size solar modules, over HVAC and even odd shaped solar installation area footprints.
· Speedy Installation: Employ using low-cost crimping tools to speed the assembly and a reduced hardware count for quick and efficient connection point setup.
· Domestic Content Qualification: Proudly qualifies for USA “Domestic Content.”
· 25-Year Product Warranty: Assures long-term reliability.
· UL Certified (Q1-2025) Fire tested for rooftop applications too.
Nuance Energy continues to lead the way in the solar industry with innovative, cost-effective, and practical solutions. The Osprey PowerNEST stands out as a testament to their commitment to pushing engineering boundaries of what is possible in solar energy. Commercially available in Q2 2025.
Nuance Energy Group I https://nuanceenergy.com/
ANA, Inc. (“ANA”), a trusted leader in mobile power and air solutions, has secured a $50 million strategic investment from S2G Investments (“S2G”), a multi-stage investment firm focused on sustainable solutions across the energy, food & agriculture, and oceans sectors. This partnership marks a pivotal step in ANA’s commitment to innovation, fueling the expansion of its hybrid power generation offerings and reinforcing its role as a trailblazer in the mobile power industry.
Founded in 2017, ANA is the exclusive North American supplier of Airman mobile prime power generators and air compressors. The company serves major national equipment rental firms and supports key industries, including construction, industrial, utilities, and telecom, with reliable and innovative power solutions.
In 2022, the company launched its game-changing EBOSS™ hybrid energy system. This solution combines the robustness and ease of use of traditional generators with the operational flexibility and fuel efficiency benefits of an integrated battery storage solution. With the support of S2G, ANA is poised to accelerate its impact, drive industry-wide innovation, and meet the increasing demand for sustainable power solutions.
“We are incredibly excited about this strategic investment from S2G,” said Mike Niemela, CEO of ANA. “Their confidence in our vision and capabilities is a strong testament to our efforts. This partnership will accelerate our growth and innovation, allowing us to make an even greater impact in the rental industry.”
With this contribution, ANA can expand its capabilities, and infrastructure, and leverage cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions in support of its Journey to Zero. It will also help the company meet increasing demand and explore emerging opportunities. Additionally, by partnering with S2G's deep industry background, ANA can continue to expand its footprint globally across diverse industries and geographies.
“Our investment in ANA underscores our belief in its potential to deliver more sustainable industrial solutions that are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and highly cost-effective,” said Francis O’Sullivan, Managing Director at S2G. “ANA has demonstrated real vision and customer-focused innovation in bringing its EBoss solutions to the rental industry. We are delighted to partner with Mike, Kevin, Alicia, and the entire ANA team to support them as they reshape the mobile power solutions market.”
The team will be at POWERGEN International in Dallas from February 11-13, where attendees can stop by Booth #3209 to connect with ANA experts and explore the latest in mobile power solutions.
ANA | https://anacorp.com
S2G Investments | s2ginvestments.com
Volstora B.V., a Dutch energy storage solutions manufacturer, has secured an agreement with GSW Gold SolarWind Management GmbH, a German renewable energy operator of 25+ solar parks and 90+ wind turbines. This project marks the start of a partnership between energy storage manufacturer Volstora and renewable energy operator GSW for complementing solar parks in Germany with large-scale storage.
The Volstora energy storage project will enable GSW to optimize its solar renewable energy revenues, including day-ahead and intraday spot market trading, Primary Control Reserve (FCR), and Automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve (aFRR) services.
"We are excited to partner with Gold SolarWind to implement our advanced energy storage technology at the first site, Attigen Solar Park," said Duan van ‘t Slot, CEO of Volstora. "This project showcases our capabilities in expanding our production capabilities and entering other markets."
"We are looking forward to partnering with Volstora and the opportunities this storage will bring for the future of energy," says Christian Gold, owner of GSW.
This collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between Volstora and GSW and is set to consist of 60MWh capacity energy storage by 2026.
Volstora | www.volstora.com
Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, is helping deliver energy to the organizations operating data centers that will power the AI revolution, and actively working to bring more reliable electricity generation online to support growing demand. According to a December report from the U.S. Department of Energy, data center load growth has tripled over the past decade and is projected to double or triple again by 2028.
Avangrid currently has 8 projects that support data centers, totaling over 1,250 Megawatts (MW), with 6 more under construction, or soon to be under construction, totaling over 800 MW in additional capacity. Avangrid is actively working on new projects that will help meet expected energy demand growth in the coming years.
“With an extensive portfolio of energy projects spread across 24 states, and a robust pipeline of over 25 GW of projects, we are in the perfect position to provide secure American energy to the country’s largest technology companies and meet an expected surge in energy demand from data center growth,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “In addition to developing a pipeline of American energy supply, these projects represent massive investments that support U.S. jobs and deliver important financial benefits to the communities they’re located within.”
Avangrid has about 10.5 GW of installed energy capacity across 24 states that are currently supporting the nation’s energy needs. Avangrid’s future projects will continue to power homes, business, and schools around the country, while meeting the growing energy needs driven in part by data center proliferation.
Avangrid | www.avangrid.com
Arcadia, the global utility data and energy solutions platform, announced the acquisition of RPD Energy, the nation's leading provider of innovative renewable energy solutions. This acquisition enhances Arcadia's new suite of Enterprise Solutions, expanding its Energy Procurement Advisory offering for businesses across the US.
Over the past decade, RPD Energy has been at the forefront of clean energy procurement and has pioneered novel transaction structures delivering additional renewable supply to end-use customers, with customized cost and risk analysis. Through deep market knowledge, wholesale and retail structuring expertise, and advanced analytics, RPD Energy delivers some of the most innovative energy procurement solutions in the market today — including an award-winning 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy product. RPD's customer list includes blue-chip corporations such as Iron Mountain, Adobe, Intuit, and UPS.
"As we enter a world of energy scarcity, corporate buyers are increasingly looking for custom procurement solutions that achieve energy security and sustainability goals," said Kiran Bhatraju, founder and CEO of Arcadia. "The old model is broken — reliant on manual processes and narrow solutions that lack data-driven insights. By combining RPD Energy's innovative approach with Arcadia's technology platform and community solar program, we can deliver smarter, more comprehensive procurement solutions to our enterprise customers."
Unlike traditional brokers and advisors, Arcadia — through this acquisition, in-house capabilities, and partners — can now uniquely assess and execute on all energy options, both onsite and offsite, tailored to an individual meter's load and the markets they operate in. The company's Energy Procurement Advisory offering includes:
Arcadia operates the nation's largest community solar portfolio with over 2 GW of capacity, helping 2,500 organizations secure localized clean energy contracts. Its platform powers millions of solar and storage analyses annually. With the addition of RPD Energy's expertise, Arcadia now offers an even more comprehensive approach to integrating onsite and offsite solar into broader energy procurement strategies.
Former Constellation Energy commodities executive, Max Duckworth, who served as RPD Energy's board chair, commented, "We're delighted to be acquired by Arcadia, who we regard as the ideal organization to take RPD Energy's carbon-free energy (CFE) offerings to the next level. By integrating RPD Energy's structuring know-how and partner network into Arcadia's industry-leading solutions platform, thousands of businesses will be empowered with smarter procurement strategies that optimize across their energy security, cost savings, and sustainability goals."
Through this acquisition, Rohit Marwaha, EVP of Product Development and Supply at RPD Energy, will lead Arcadia's onsite and offsite energy procurement advisory offerings and continue to drive innovation in enterprise solutions. Marwaha brings 20 years of customer solutions and supply structuring experience.
Arcadia | arcadia.com
Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, announced a set of powerful enhancements to the Predict+ platform that gives utilities deep insight into grid demand, renewable generation, and energy market dynamics. Designed to enhance the accuracy, scalability, and robustness of energy forecasting with up to 97.5% accuracy through machine learning and artificial intelligence, the platform leverages smart meter consumption data to predict precise grid production and consumption forecasts. Predict+ helps energy providers streamline operations, reduce volatility, and maximize performance. Since the first quarter of 2024, the Predict+ platform has grown from 15,000 to 140,000 meters under management and covers a total of 600 GWh of energy today.
Predict+ empowers utility operators to adapt to real-world demand challenges when balancing renewable and baseload generation sources, particularly during extreme weather events and market disruptions. The platform delivers actionable intelligence that improves load forecasting accuracy while reducing manual workload, with data intervals ranging from yearly, monthly, daily, and down to by-the-minute data resolution. Predict+ includes the following primary functional domains:
“The Predict+ platform doesn't only allow our customers to lower operating costs and streamline workflows, it actually drives higher returns on investment and more resilient, intelligent renewable energy infrastructure,” said Zvi Alon, chief executive officer at Tigo Energy. “As Predict+ expands into Europe and North America, we are bringing machine learning to energy analytics and predictions to a new standard for energy forecasting. As energy generation becomes more diverse and markets become increasingly dynamic, Predict+ offers a competitive edge by bringing grid stability and true foresight to utility operators.”
Predict+ has the ability to quickly recalibrate demand and load forecasts in response to external disruptions—such as COVID-19 and extreme weather events—which gives grid operators a distinct competitive edge. Existing customers continue to validate the platform’s real-world value by expanding their usage, adding modules, and scaling capacity. Predict+ stands apart from traditional forecasting methods by leveraging advanced algorithms that reduce volatility, improve accuracy, and streamline operations, often outperforming legacy approaches like spreadsheets by up to 11%, with approximately 3% deviation from actual. By consistently delivering higher accuracy with reduced manual intervention, Predict+ has become a trusted solution for energy providers looking to optimize grid performance through forecasting.
Tigo Energy | www.tigoenergy.com
Aspen Power, a leading distributed generation platform dedicated to building the clean energy future, announced that it has closed on a community solar portfolio from Greenwood Sustainability Infrastructure (GSI), totaling 23 megawatts of direct current (MWdc) capacity.
The projects, located in the New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and National Grid utility territories, are set to enhance renewable energy access in the region. These projects will participate in New York’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) program, offering subscribers a discount on prevailing utility rates while contributing valuable clean energy to the grid.
“This marks an important milestone in Aspen Power’s partnership with GSI as we continue to expand our presence in New York’s renewable energy market,” said Jorge Vargas, Chief Executive Officer, Aspen Power. “By closing on these initial sites, we are advancing our mission to support New York’s clean energy goals and provide tangible benefits to the communities we serve.”
“This transaction exemplifies the value of strategic collaboration in advancing renewable energy projects while recognizing GSI’s development acumen within the solar industry” said Mazen Turk, CEO, Greenwood Sustainability Infrastructure. "By working with Aspen Power, we’re ensuring that these projects will deliver meaningful benefits to New York communities while unlocking the value of our assets in alignment with GSI’s overall market strategy.”
Incorporating advanced Single-Axis Tracking (SAT) systems, these projects are designed to maximize energy production by following the sun’s trajectory throughout the day. This technology underscores Aspen Power’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency and impact of its renewable energy projects.
Through this strategic collaboration, GSI benefits from Aspen Power’s expertise and resources in scaling and managing community solar assets, ensuring their successful deployment and long-term operation.
Aspen Power | aspenpower.com
Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure | http://www.greenwoodinfra.com
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