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Pre-CAD software Solesca now integrated into ETB Developer
6 Nov 2024 at 2:00pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Energy Toolbase has announced that Solesca has joined the ETB Developer platform for design services. This partnership brings Solesca’s pre-CAD design capabilities to ETB Developer users, offering faster, more accurate and cost-effective design solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) and community-scale solar projects. Solesca is an intuitive design experience that helps developers accelerate project timelines… The post Pre-CAD software Solesca now integrated into ETB Developer appeared first on Solar Power World.

FREYR buys Trina solar panel factory in Texas for $340 million
6 Nov 2024 at 1:29pm
by Kelly Pickerel
FREYR Battery, a Norwegian developer of battery cells, is getting into solar panel manufacturing after announcing it will acquire the U.S. manufacturing operations of Trina Solar. FREYR, which previously sought to serve the energy storage and EV markets, was pursuing a gigawatt-scale battery factory in Coweta County, Georgia. Now the company will take control of… The post FREYR buys Trina solar panel factory in Texas for $340 million appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolarEdge completes sale of $40 million in 45X manufacturing tax credits
5 Nov 2024 at 4:22pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
SolarEdge Technologies announced it closed its first transaction for the sale of IRA Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credits in consideration for approximately $40 million, net of discounts and fees. The credits were generated by sales of eligible, U.S.-made inverters in the first half of 2024. “The Inflation Reduction Act and new §45X of… The post SolarEdge completes sale of $40 million in 45X manufacturing tax credits appeared first on Solar Power World.

Maryland grant program will help minority- and veteran-led businesses go solar
4 Nov 2024 at 4:01pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
The Maryland Energy Administration today announced the opening of the new Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Commercial Solar Grant Program, which offers major incentives to Maryland businesses and organizations to help pay the costs of solar energy systems that benefit Maryland’s low-to-moderate income, overburdened and underserved communities. “The agency developed the Commercial Solar Grant Program to… The post Maryland grant program will help minority- and veteran-led businesses go solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

Canadian manufacturer to make glass for solar panels in United States
4 Nov 2024 at 1:09pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Canadian Premium Sand (CPS), a glass manufacturer setting up in Canada to produce glass for solar panels, announced today that it intends to also start a pattern solar glass factory in the United States, capable of producing enough glass for 4 GW of solar panels annually. CPS has been finalizing financing details for its glass… The post Canadian manufacturer to make glass for solar panels in United States appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Solar Policy Scoop: November 2024 A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.
4 Nov 2024 at 12:00pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
LPO announces $861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico solar + storage portfolio Washington, D.C. The U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced an $861.3 million loan guarantee to finance the construction of two solar + storage installations and two standalone battery energy storage systems in Puerto Rico. The borrower is Clean Flexible Energy,… The post The Solar Policy Scoop: November 2024 <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.</span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

Puerto Rico coalition speaks out to protect solar net metering from oversight board attack
1 Nov 2024 at 12:57pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
A coalition of 28 organizations, including U.S. and Puerto Rican nonprofits, solar and battery companies, filed a Friend of the Court brief (Amicus) in federal court this week to stand against the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico (FOMB). The coalition argues that FOMB’s legal attack on Act 10 — a law extending… The post Puerto Rico coalition speaks out to protect solar net metering from oversight board attack appeared first on Solar Power World.

SalesRabbit launches Solar Design tool
31 Oct 2024 at 7:40pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Field sales software SalesRabbit announced the launch of its native Solar Design tool, a new addition to the SalesRabbit platform. This tool aims to further streamline the solar sales process by allowing solar sales teams to fully design and present solar proposals within the SalesRabbit ecosystem. By incorporating this tool with SalesRabbit’s existing Solar Proposals… The post SalesRabbit launches Solar Design tool appeared first on Solar Power World.

ITC swiftly overrules Commerce’s aluminum extrusion import duties
31 Oct 2024 at 1:41pm
by Billy Ludt
Recently imposed trade duties on aluminum extrusion imports were reversed by the U.S. International Trade Commission Wednesday afternoon. Following a yearlong investigation by the Dept. of Commerce in which the department found 14 countries were dumping and/or receiving foreign government aid to produce cheaper aluminum extrusion items, a majority ITC vote determined that the U.S.… The post ITC swiftly overrules Commerce’s aluminum extrusion import duties appeared first on Solar Power World.

SolarCycle’s new Georgia facility can recycle 10 million solar panels annually
31 Oct 2024 at 12:48pm
by Kelly Pickerel
SolarCycle today announced details of the solar panel recycling facility that will be built adjacent to its glass manufacturing plant in Cedartown, Georgia. The 255,000-ft2 recycling facility will have the capacity to recycle 10 million solar panels each year — nearly 5 GW total. It will initially recycle 2 million solar panels per year and… The post SolarCycle’s new Georgia facility can recycle 10 million solar panels annually appeared first on Solar Power World.

Leeward completes 179-MW Arizona solar project supporting Verizon
30 Oct 2024 at 4:49pm
by Billy Ludt
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has completed construction and reached commercial operation of its 179-MW White Wing Ranch solar project in Yuma County, Arizona. Verizon Communications has supported the development of White Wing Ranch through a long-term power purchase agreement. Completion of White Wing Ranch takes LRE’s operating fleet to more than 3.3 GW. White Wing… The post Leeward completes 179-MW Arizona solar project supporting Verizon appeared first on Solar Power World.

3.1-MW solar project powers Lehigh University’s sports facilities
30 Oct 2024 at 1:15pm
by Billy Ludt
Standard Solar completed a 3.1 MWDC solar project on Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus in Northampton, Pennsylvania. The company acquired the project from EDF Renewables, who developed the array and collaborated on its construction and completion. Standard Solar is the project’s long-term owner and operator. “As someone who grew up in the area, it’s gratifying to… The post 3.1-MW solar project powers Lehigh University’s sports facilities appeared first on Solar Power World.


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How far will Trump go? Renewable energy industry braces for ‘whipsaw’
6 Nov 2024 at 9:05pm
by Paul Gerke
A second Trump presidency promises to keep up tariff pressure on China while threatening to sink the offshore wind industry and unravel or rework parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.



Home rooftop solar dips in N.C. after Duke Energy reduces payments, but many installers unfazed
6 Nov 2024 at 7:50pm
by Renewable Energy World
New household solar connections in Duke’s territory were on pace to drop about 40% compared to 2023, but a rebate for pairing batteries with solar systems has helped maintain a steady market for established installers.



Louisiana voters agree to put offshore wind energy revenue into coastal projects
6 Nov 2024 at 6:38pm
by Renewable Energy World
The majority of voters supported the ballot measure that would devote dollars to undertakings such as barrier island restoration and wetlands rebuilding.



Washington voters uphold landmark climate law against challenge from conservatives
6 Nov 2024 at 5:42pm
by Associated Press Editors
The law aims to slash carbon emissions to almost half of 1990 levels by the year 2030.



The cheese stands alone: Green Bay approves its first utility-scale battery energy storage system
5 Nov 2024 at 7:32pm
by Paul Gerke
The City of Green Bay has authorized land to be used for a proposed 200-megawatt, 800-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system.



COP29 Summit in Baku: What to Expect
5 Nov 2024 at 6:25pm
by Renewable Energy World
The 2024 summit in Azerbaijan comes amid fresh reports showing that global warming levels are accelerating.



Monopiling on: Ørsted provides updates on Revolution Wind after construction snag
5 Nov 2024 at 4:43pm
by Paul Gerke
Ørsted has reassessed risks associated with Revolution Wind after running into an issue installing an offshore substation monopile.



Duke Energy gets approved to deploy thousands of MW of new generation in NC
4 Nov 2024 at 9:20pm
by Sean Wolfe
Duke reported an "unprecedented increase" in customer demand seen in its fall load growth forecast earlier this year.



Massachusetts legislation looks to remove barriers to the state’s shift from natural gas
4 Nov 2024 at 9:00pm
by Renewable Energy World
Under a bill that has already cleared the state Senate, gas utilities and regulators would get new powers to offer customers “something else” such as heat from networked geothermal.



Registration opens for DISTRIBUTECH 2025
4 Nov 2024 at 6:20pm
by Renewable Energy World
DISTRIBUTECH is the largest, most influential transmission and distribution event in the country, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that power society.




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