While most solar modules last 25 years or longer, they can be damaged before their useful end of life, and any defective modules need to be removed from service and replaced. For example, in Indiana, dozens of solar panels at a Hoosier Energy Utility were damaged as a result of a truck that ran off the highway and crashed into …
In its continuing effort to become the leading sustainable solar developer and EPC in the Midwest and throughout the United States, Inovateus Solar has expanded its sustainability goals to include 100% zero-waste bathrooms at its South Bend, Indiana headquarters. Modeling “the three R’s of sustainability” (reduce, reuse, and recycle), Inovateus has closed its restrooms and relocated them to the company’s …
As part of Inovateus Solar’s mission to build a brilliant tomorrow, we’ve recently implemented new sustainable solar development practices, striving to make at least half of our projects “zero waste” in 2020 and beyond. But what does it actually mean for a commercial or utility solar installation project to be “zero waste?” Like many new concepts in growth industries, the …
As the legislative year comes to a close, the solar industry is disappointed to hear the news this week that Congress has not to passed the extension of the full 30% Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC); it will now be reduced to 26% in 2020 and go down to 22% next year and down to 10% in the following year. …
The 7th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala on November 14th was a celebration of Michigan energy companies and the business leaders who are the catalysts for growth and change in the Great Lakes State energy sector. It was a packed house and a diverse attendee list for the Innovators Gala. The most significant part of the evening had to be Governor Gretchen …
On November 1st and 2nd, Inovateus team members, T.J. Kanczuzewski, Danny Nussbaum, Nathan Vogel, Cidney Fulton, Ashley Brickley and I had the pleasure to attend the 2019 Innovation Summit: The Power of Nature, which was hosted by Geoversity at Harvard University. Our CEO, T.J. Kanczuzewski, also serves as the CEO for Geoversity and has coordinated a joint effort between the …
Iowa, Center of the Country, and the Sustainability Movement As 2019 draws to a close, the year marks a pivotal time of on-going growth for the team here at Inovateus Solar. Our team has been fine-tuning our sustainability actions, both in terms of expanding the sustainable services we offer our customers and implementing new initiatives into our internal operations. Inovateus …
SPI 2019 Wrap-Up With the weather shifting to cooler temperatures, leafs changing from summer colors into autumn, and nearly every beverage under the sun now offered in a pumpkin variety, we all know what time of year is upon us: It’s time for Inovateus Solar’s 2019 Solar Power International Wrap-up! Last week in Salt Lake City, Utah, a group of …
The U.S. solar industry is preparing once again for the phase down of the 30% investment tax credit. This federal policy, implemented by the Bush Administration in 2006, is perhaps the most important piece of clean energy legislation currently in place. Congress wanted to give solar and wind a boost to compete with the subsidies of the fossil fuel industry. …
Last October we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Inovateus Solar with team members, partners, customers and family in downtown South Bend, Indiana. At the event, I was asked about what I’ve been most proud of regarding our team’s accomplishments over the years. After reflecting for a moment, my answer was centered around our dedication to educate and engage with prospective …
Last week we launched our stewardship team (codenamed “Project Green Rock”) and had our first ever meeting, focusing on stewardship and sustainable practices. The stewardship team has the passion to help lead the charge in promoting sustainability in our own operations, amongst our partners and the renewable energy industry. Everyone on the team has been hand selected due to their …
Mixed-Use Redevelopment in Indiana at the Continental Steel Superfund Site in Kokomo, Indiana Source: Case Study provided by United States Environmental Protection Agency In Indiana, Kokomo city government led the successful redevelopment of the Continental Steel Superfund site. Once an abandoned steel manufacturing plant, the site now serves as an excellent model of mixed-use redevelopment supporting recreational soccer facilities, solar …
