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Today, the new Thomas Jefferson Solar Canopy at Mount Rushmore National Memorial was unveiled at the Mt. Rushmore national park in Keystone, South Dakota. The 346 kilowatt project, designed and managed by Pivot Energy, includes 975 solar modules which are mounted on top of the Washington parking garage. The project is the second largest solar…
By: Pivot Energy
April 22, 2019
Ground-breaking new project demonstrates how far solar and energy storage have come. Edit: Happy April Fools’ Day! We may not be illuminating the dark side of the Moon anytime soon, but we are illuminating the homes of families, businesses, and friends with the power of the Sun. Denver, CO (April 1, 2019) — Today, Pivot…
By: Pivot Energy
April 1, 2019
Illinois is about to experience an unprecedented boom in community solar projects in the market, going from a few pilot projects to 200 MW in 2 years. With so much growth, the learning curve for all stakeholders is steep and must be addressed quickly. In this blog series, Pivot’s Director of Business Development, Kacie Peters…
By: Pivot Energy
March 26, 2019
DENVER, CO, March 12, 2019 – Pivot Energy, a Denver-based solar installer, has received the SunPower “Intelegant Award for Excellence” for an exceptionally well-designed and installed commercial solar project commissioned in 2018. The 346 kW award-winning carport system is producing clean energy from Mt. Rushmore National Monument in Keystone, South Dakota. “Pivot Energy has demonstrated…
By: Pivot Energy
March 12, 2019
Local Developer Surpasses 22 MW of Community Solar Developed Across Colorado Denver CO – January 29, 2019 – Pivot Energy today announced that two community solar gardens have come online in Denver at S*Park, a mixed-use development in RiNO, and Stanley Marketplace, a community focused marketplace in Stapleton. In addition to providing solar bill credits…
By: Pivot Energy
January 19, 2019
23 additional storage facilities in Colorado and Illinois are slated to go from green to greener in 2018. Denver, CO – November 27, 2018 – Pivot Energy is pleased to announce its partnership with Extra Space Storage (NYSE: EXR), to further EXR’s mission to reduce its carbon footprint by adding 2.7 megawatts (MW) of new…
By: Pivot Energy
November 27, 2018
ROCKVILLE, Md.—October 25, 2018 — Six sites along the I-70 corridor in Colorado – including several towns, school districts and housing authorities (low income residents) – will benefit from a 10.3 megawatt (MW) portfolio of community solar, thanks to the collaboration between Pivot Energy and Standard Solar, two leading national solar companies. “When Pivot Energy…
By: Pivot Energy
October 25, 2018
Pivot Energy will provide comprehensive end-to-end solar solutions and open offices on both coasts. Denver, CO (September 20, 2018) – After almost a decade as Microgrid Energy, the Denver-based solar energy company is changing its name to Pivot Energy. The new brand reflects the company’s ambitious growth plans focused on commercial solar and community solar…
By: Pivot Energy
September 20, 2018
The Board of Directors for Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) recently approved funding for two solar projects that will be developed by Pivot Energy. These projects will enable GCEA to save money on electricity procurement while supporting local clean energy projects. The first project site is east of Gunnison and will be 675 kWdc. The…
By: Pivot Energy
July 10, 2018
MilliporeSigma, the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, worked with Microgrid Energy to install a rooftop solar array on its new LEED certifiable facility in Burlington, Massachusetts. The facility was custom-built by The Gutierrez Company for MilliporeSigma and incorporated countless energy efficiency measures. The 182-kilowatt solar array is another example of the company’s…
By: Pivot Energy
June 3, 2018
