400 MW Solar Plant Planned For US Desert Region
BLM Seeking Public Comments For Intersect Power’s Easley PV Project On Government Land
The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wants public opinion on a 400 MW solar power plant proposed by Intersect Power to be located on government land in California.
Clean Energy Growth Potential In Colorado
ACP Forecasts US State To More Than Double Clean Energy Capacity By 2030 With 4 GW New Solar
The State of Colorado in the US is expected to add 9.5 GW additional utility scale clean energy capacity by 2030, including 4 GW solar, according to a new report by the American Clean Power Association (ACP).
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8.5 MW CleanCapital Project Now Alaska’s ‘Largest’ Solar Farm & More From Scout, Dimension, Matrix, AWM
CleanCapital commissions 8.5 MW solar farm as Alaska’s largest; Colgate-Palmolive signs VPPA for Scout Clean Energy project; Dimension Renewable Energy raises $237 million; Matrix & rPlus Energies constructing 200 MW AC solar plant; Affordable .
Array Strengthening Domestic Supply Chain
US Tracker Maker Secures Local Steel & Aluminum Supplies To Boost US Manufacturing
In a bid to reduce risks related to delivery delays and to strengthen its domestic supply chain, leading solar tracker manufacturer Array Technologies has signed up to receive local supplies of steel and aluminum from Steel Dynamics and Extruded Alum.
Day 3 Highlights From RE+ 2023 At Las Vegas
US To Add Nearly 110 GW RE Annually In 10 Years Thanks To IRA Even As Challenges Remain, Says Wood Mackenzie
After an interesting day 1 and day 2, the 3rd and the final day of one of the largest renewable energy trade shows in the US, RE+ 2023 at Las Vegas came to an end on a high note.
Day 1 Highlights From RE+ 2023 At Las Vegas
Gautam Solar & LG Energy Solution Announce US Manufacturing Plans & More From Canadian Solar, Black & Veatch, Greenverse, BroadRange Logistics
As the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) policies take hold, interest in the US solar and storage market is stronger than ever and it shows in full form at the RE+ 2023, at Las Vegas.
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Redeux Energy Looking For Buyer For 1.7 GW Solar & Storage Portfolio & More From CSIQ, Igneo, SunPower
Redeux Energy is offloading over 1.7 GW DC solar and storage portfolio; Canadian Solar’s TOPCon modules endorsed for high durability by DNV; Igneo will acquire majority stake in Soltage; SunPower’s SunVault energy storage solution is now generall.
New Grants For Solar-Led Clean Energy Transition
SunPower Foundation Launches Funding For Non-Profits Working For Equitable Solar Energy
US residential solar power company SunPower Corporation’s philanthropic arm SunPower Foundation is offering 3 new grants to award non-profits working towards equitable clean energy transition with the help of solar energy. Grant amount ranging .
US Installed 5.6 GW DC New Solar In Q2/2023
US Exits H1/2023 With Nearly 12 GW DC; SEIA & Wood Mackenzie Forecast Around 20 GW DC In Q3 & Q4
As supply chain challenges abate and policies under Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) start to take hold, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie expect a record solar year for the US, forecasting the country to exit 2023 with 5.
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Heliene Bags ‘Largest Ever’ Community Solar Module Deal In US & More From FTC, Environment California, Google
Heliene and Nexamp announce the largest community solar module contract in the US; Study explores solar energy potential along Californian highways; FTC Solar’s new PV asset monitoring solution; Google launches Solar API to provide detailed rooftop.
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Arizona Public Service Signs up For Solar & Storage Project & More From Recurrent, Origis, Summit Ridge Energy
Clēnera secures 20-year APS PPA for 258 MW solar & 824 MWh storage project; Recurrent Energy lands $112 million loan for North Fork Solar Plant; Origis Energy breaks ground on 200 MW PV facility; HASI and Summit Ridge extend community solar part.
Indian Module Maker Expanding To The US
Navitas Solar Unveils 10 GW Solar Panel Manufacturing Plans In Partnership With Colby Solar
Indian solar module manufacturer Navitas Solar is launching itself in the US market with a 1.2 GW module fab where it will be known as Navitas USA by Colby, the ‘1st’ majority black-owned solar manufacturing facility in the North American nation,.
US Circumvention Investigation Comes To A Close
Department of Commerce Issues Final Determination, Finds 5 Companies Dodging Tariffs
The US Department of Commerce has upheld the preliminary findings of its circumvention inquiry into imports of solar cells and modules from China and has named 5 leading suppliers as the offenders in its final determination.
US Manufacturer Flags Forced Labor At Own Fab
Independent Audit, Commissioned By First Solar, Finds Unethical Practices At Malaysia Fab
Citing the results of an independent 3rd party social audit, American solar module producer First Solar has revealed instances of forced labor at its Malaysia manufacturing facility. It says the audits found that 4 onsite service providers in Mal.
Vikas Anand Joins Origis’ Senior Leadership Team
US Solar Company Brings On Board Ex-GE Executive As Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer
US based renewable energy company Origis Energy has hired a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the senior leadership team.
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NextEra Energy Inks Deal For 85 MW Project With Ingevity & More From Arcadis, Origis, Pearce, Invenergy
Ingevity signs 85 MW solar PPA with NextEra Energy; CubicPV hires Arcadis for 10 GW US wafer fab; Origis Energy closes $750 million warehouse construction facility; Pearce Services acquires Natron Resources; IRGAH completes acquisition of 1.36 GW AEP.
Inflation Reduction Act For Solar: Report Card
SEIA Counts 155 GW New Production Capacity Worth $20 Billion Announced In US Over Last Year
Since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022, the US has witnessed announcements worth 155 GW of new solar PV and 65 GWh of standalone energy storage manufacturing capacity, representing $20 billion in investments, says the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Xcel Energy Launches 650 MW Solar Tender
US Utility Seeks To Replace Coal Power Plant In Minnesota With Solar & Storage Capacity
US electricity utility Xcel Energy is seeking proposals from interested developers to replace its coal-fired Allen S King plant with at least 650 MW new solar specific projects or those that combine solar with energy storage, such as batteries.
