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Congress begins process to block 45X advanced manufacturing tax credit
20 Nov 2024 at 8:40pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Just a few weeks after elections in the United States, two new congressmen have attached their names to legislation that would prevent Chinese companies from accessing credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act. U.S. Reps. John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to block implementation of the Dept. of the Treasury’s final… The post Congress begins process to block 45X advanced manufacturing tax credit appeared first on Solar Power World.

New name ready to make HJT solar panels in Virginia
20 Nov 2024 at 8:08pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Most of the new solar panel manufacturing outfits starting in the United States have been multinational operations with years of production experience. But one new American name is attempting to break into the market, focusing on a unique design for the country — heterojunction technology (HJT). Solarix will invest $63 million into an existing 423,553-ft2… The post New name ready to make HJT solar panels in Virginia appeared first on Solar Power World.

Renewable Properties wraps up 3.5-MW community solar project in New York
20 Nov 2024 at 7:30pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Renewable Properties announced it has completed the 3.5-MWDC Clemons Road community solar project in the Village of Minoa, New York. In partnership with the Village and Ampion, Renewable Properties’ subscriber manager, nearly 100 Minoa residents subscribed to the program, accounting for 20% of the community solar project’s subscribers. Renewable Properties, the project’s owner, organized a… The post Renewable Properties wraps up 3.5-MW community solar project in New York appeared first on Solar Power World.

Castillo Engineering, Recon Corp Illinois community solar portfolio expected online in 2025
20 Nov 2024 at 4:11pm
by Billy Ludt
Castillo Engineering was selected by Recon Corporation to provide design and engineering services on two new community solar projects in Illinois, totaling 15 MWDC. Part of the Illinois Shines or Adjustable Block Program, the two 7.5-MW projects are located in the cities of Pontiac and Odell and will use single axis trackers. The projects are… The post Castillo Engineering, Recon Corp Illinois community solar portfolio expected online in 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

AMPYR Energy USA signs on for 195 MW of Southeast solar + storage
20 Nov 2024 at 3:53pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
AMPYR Energy USA has announced the signing of long-term power purchase agreements for two projects totaling 195 MWp of utility scale solar energy generation in South Carolina. The PPAs were executed with Duke Energy and include four hours of energy storage for one of the projects. The execution of these contracts further demonstrates AMPYR Energy… The post AMPYR Energy USA signs on for 195 MW of Southeast solar + storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

Connecticut town celebrates new 809-kW landfill solar project
20 Nov 2024 at 2:55pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Leaders from Middletown, Connecticut, and clean energy stakeholders gathered on November 19 to celebrate the completion of a solar energy project at a former landfill site. Developed by West Hartford-based Verogy, the 809-kWDC solar energy system will generate over 1 million kWh of clean energy annually, enough to power an estimated 105 homes per year.… The post Connecticut town celebrates new 809-kW landfill solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Kinematics acquiring global solar tracker controller manufacturer P4Q
20 Nov 2024 at 2:43pm
by Billy Ludt
Kinematics, a motion control manufacturer, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire P4Q, a company specializing in solar tracker controllers, industrial automation, sensors and cloud-based monitoring. Headquartered in Spain and with operations in Europe and the United States, P4Q specializes in the development of electronics for solar tracking controllers, technology that complements Kinematics’ actuation systems.… The post Kinematics acquiring global solar tracker controller manufacturer P4Q appeared first on Solar Power World.

Canadian Solar subsidiary to manufacture utility-scale BESS in Kentucky
20 Nov 2024 at 1:49pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Canadian Solar subsidiary e-STORAGE announced this week its intentions to open a 3-GWh energy storage manufacturing plant in Shelbyville, Kentucky. e-STORAGE will operate out of an existing 1 million-ft2 factory that previously was slated to house EnerVenue’s metal-hydrogen battery manufacturing operations, as first confirmed to Energy Storage News. EnerVenue exited the operations contract after “production… The post Canadian Solar subsidiary to manufacture utility-scale BESS in Kentucky appeared first on Solar Power World.

PVHardware supplies Pennsylvania solar project with American-made trackers
20 Nov 2024 at 1:46pm
by Billy Ludt
PVHardware USA (PVH), a global solar tracker manufacturer with facilities in Houston, is supplying its AxoneDuo Infinity solar trackers for Energix Renewables‘ Northumberland Solar Project in Milton, Pennsylvania. The 78-MW Northumberland Project, owned and operated by Energix, is poised to generate enough electricity to power more than 15,000 homes. PVH preassembles its trackers, reducing the… The post PVHardware supplies Pennsylvania solar project with American-made trackers appeared first on Solar Power World.

Brightcore Energy and Luminace partner on 6.6-MW New Jersey solar portfolio
20 Nov 2024 at 1:00pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Brightcore Energy and Luminace jointly announced a new 6.6-MW community solar project portfolio to be installed on eight commercial rooftops in New Jersey. “Luminace is pleased to add the Brightcore Energy team to our strategic channel partnership network this year, and simultaneously announce the closing of our first portfolio of projects together,” stated Brendon Quinlivan,… The post Brightcore Energy and Luminace partner on 6.6-MW New Jersey solar portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

SEIA: US corporations set new solar + storage deployment records
20 Nov 2024 at 5:01am
by Billy Ludt
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is reporting that U.S. corporations are commissioning record levels of solar and energy storage, according to the organization’s annual “Solar Means Business” report. “Some of the largest industrial and data operations in the world continue turning to solar and storage as a reliable, low-cost way to power their operations,”… The post SEIA: US corporations set new solar + storage deployment records appeared first on Solar Power World.

Xcel Energy completes first phase of 710-MW Minnesota solar project
19 Nov 2024 at 9:04pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Xcel Energy is now delivering carbon-free electricity from one of the country’s largest solar projects to customers across the Upper Midwest, representing a significant milestone in the company’s clean energy transition and the first of several major investments at the Sherco site in central Minnesota. “Our progress at Sherco Solar shows we’re not just talking… The post Xcel Energy completes first phase of 710-MW Minnesota solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.


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Energy policymakers convene for Virginia Clean Economy Act summit
20 Nov 2024 at 9:24pm
by Renewable Energy World
Virginia’s spiking appetite for electricity is fueled by the continued development of data centers, which funnel about 70% of the world’s internet traffic.



EVLO deploying battery energy storage systems with enhanced fire safety features to meet Dominion standards
20 Nov 2024 at 6:46pm
by Paul Gerke
EVLO worked with Dominion to craft a battery energy storage system to fit the safety specifications of the utility.



Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy
20 Nov 2024 at 6:42pm
by Associated Press Editors
The nearly three-year-long Russia-Ukraine war, which has destroyed large swaths of Ukraine, has accelerated a transition to clean energy.



Meta, Amazon, and Google lead the way in corporate clean energy procurement
20 Nov 2024 at 3:52pm
by Paul Gerke
Meta was the largest corporate solar adopter this year, claiming nearly 5.2 GW of capacity, followed closely by Amazon's 4.6 GW.



A theory emerges explaining Maxeon’s ongoing problems with customs
19 Nov 2024 at 8:19pm
by Paul Gerke
Maxeon may be facing a high burden of proof to show it did not receive polysilicon linked to forced labor, notices an avid reader.



Cut corners? GE Vernova fires workers after probe into Vineyard Wind 1 failure
19 Nov 2024 at 7:59pm
by Sean Wolfe
GE Vernova began the probe in response to a July incident, in which a suspected “manufacturing deviation” led to a Haliade-X turbine blade breaking.



Amid ‘shifting U.S. regulations,’ a California solar company is making modules on an Indonesian island
19 Nov 2024 at 7:02pm
by Paul Gerke
Thornova Solar is making solar cells and modules in Indonesia, outside the reach of recent U.S. trade policy.



IBM launches new tool to monitor renewable assets and automate responses to underperformance
19 Nov 2024 at 6:10pm
by Sean Wolfe
IBM says its IBM Maximo Renewables solution could help identify causes for underperformance and recommend actions to optimize renewable generation capacity.



Canadian Solar announces nearly $712 million project for Kentucky battery plant
18 Nov 2024 at 8:13pm
by Renewable Energy World
Production at the Shelbyville battery plant is expected to begin in late 2025, when the company will produce batteries used by utilities and other customers to store energy at large scale.



MISO’s DER affected systems studies are delaying interconnections
18 Nov 2024 at 7:54pm
by Rao Konidena
MISO's introduction of the DER Affected Systems Study (AFS) process in 2023 has added complexity, leading to delays and uncertainty, writes contributor Rao Konidena.




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