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Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure starts work on nearly 13-MW brownfield solar portfolio
3 Oct 2023 at 12:45pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI) is partnering with AC Power and GreenSpark Solar on two brownfield solar sites in upstate New York that total 12.9 MW. The two sites each re-purpose brownfield properties into productive clean energy-producing projects. The term brownfield refers to a site that is abandoned or otherwise unusable due to past industrial use… The post Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure starts work on nearly 13-MW brownfield solar portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

New York launches auction for first Build-Ready utility solar site
3 Oct 2023 at 12:18pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the auction of New York State’s first Build-Ready project to advance large-scale renewable energy development across the state. The New York Energy Research and Development Authority is seeking a partner to transform a former mine in St. Lawrence County into one of the largest solar projects in the Adirondack Park.… The post New York launches auction for first Build-Ready utility solar site appeared first on Solar Power World.

3SUN expects its American-made solar cells to enter market in 2025
3 Oct 2023 at 12:00pm
by Kelly Pickerel
There have been dozens of new solar panel factories announced since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Some are even expecting to begin production within the next few months. This is not the case for 3SUN USA (and joint-venture partner Enel); the company hasn’t even broken ground on its chosen site in Inola,… The post 3SUN expects its American-made solar cells to enter market in 2025 appeared first on Solar Power World.

Affordable Wire Management cable hangers now rated for heavier wires
2 Oct 2023 at 6:27pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Affordable Wire Management (AWM) has announced significant performance improvements to its next-generation Arden Messenger Cable Hangers for utility-scale solar projects. Designed to further accelerate the adoption of solar energy, the Arden Cable Hangers leverage unique cable geometry to provide significant ampacity benefits, and are now rated for 20 lbs on each branch. The improved weight… The post Affordable Wire Management cable hangers now rated for heavier wires appeared first on Solar Power World.

Study finds no negative impact for Texas home values near utility solar projects
2 Oct 2023 at 2:57pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
A new study commissioned by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) in partnership with the Advanced Power Alliance and the Solar Energy Industries Association shows no evidence of negative market impact for residential properties near utility-scale solar facilities. In all counties studied, the sales prices and marketing times of residential properties located near solar projects… The post Study finds no negative impact for Texas home values near utility solar projects appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Solar Policy Scoop: October 2023
2 Oct 2023 at 12:00pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
California highway solar power bill reaches governor’s desk Sacramento, California California lawmakers passed new legislation sponsored by Environment America that would encourage solar installations along the state’s highways. The bill that would establish a process for entities to operate and build solar arrays within state-owned rights-of-way is now on the governor’s desk. Expedited solar permitting… The post The Solar Policy Scoop: October 2023 appeared first on Solar Power World.

New solar ecommerce marketplace Sunhub launches to public
2 Oct 2023 at 11:54am
by Kelly Pickerel
Sunhub, a new solar ecommerce marketplace, recently launched its Solar Trader Platform to the public. The online marketplace allows customers to procure panels, inverters, batteries, DIY kits and more. Sunhub was developed to provide solar customers access to equipment they need when they need it. With this mindset in place, Sunhub is always seeking new… The post New solar ecommerce marketplace Sunhub launches to public appeared first on Solar Power World.

Fortress Power batteries eligible for Rocky Mountain Power VPP
28 Sep 2023 at 6:35pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Energy storage brand Fortress Power has been accepted into the Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart Program. This partnership extends Fortress Power’s presence in virtual power plants (VPPs) beyond its current locations across the Northeast, California and Puerto Rico. To be eligible for the Wattsmart program, Fortress Power had to meet specific warranty and battery lifetime standards.… The post Fortress Power batteries eligible for Rocky Mountain Power VPP appeared first on Solar Power World.

Turkey’s Elin Energy plans to make solar panels in Texas by next year
28 Sep 2023 at 3:01pm
by Kelly Pickerel
If solar tradeshows had themes, RE+ 2023 was the year of U.S. manufacturing claims. Instead of the latest solar panel technologies, everyone wanted to talk about where the products were manufactured. One exhibitor that said it was starting manufacturing in the United States was Elin Energy, a Turkish solar panel maker that has only supplied… The post Turkey’s Elin Energy plans to make solar panels in Texas by next year appeared first on Solar Power World.

Sunnova signs $3 billion loan agreement with DOE for virtual power plants
28 Sep 2023 at 1:01pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Sunnova announced it has entered into a $3 billion partial loan guarantee agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO), which equates to a 90% guarantee of up to $3.3 billion of term loans, to support solar loans originated by Sunnova under a new solar loan channel named “Project Hestia.” Project… The post Sunnova signs $3 billion loan agreement with DOE for virtual power plants appeared first on Solar Power World.

Toledo Solar refocuses after settling lawsuit with First Solar
28 Sep 2023 at 12:44pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Two Ohio thin-film solar panel manufacturers have settled a lawsuit claiming one sold the other’s product under its own brand name. Thin-film giant First Solar first brought the complaint in May of this year, saying that it found Toledo Solar had taken First Solar panels and sold them under the Toledo Solar label. The mislabeled… The post Toledo Solar refocuses after settling lawsuit with First Solar appeared first on Solar Power World.

DSD Renewables powers New York community with solar project on former landfill
27 Sep 2023 at 5:00pm
by Billy Ludt
DSD Renewables has completed construction on a 4.3-MW community solar installation for the town of Bethel, New York, near the location of the historic Woodstock Music and Arts Fair. The project has been fully operational since July 2023 and will supply the local community with an estimated 5.1 GWh of clean energy annually, equivalent to… The post DSD Renewables powers New York community with solar project on former landfill appeared first on Solar Power World.


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Turbulent US offshore wind market suffers another blow with latest PPA termination
3 Oct 2023 at 1:39pm
by John Engel
Avangrid plans to rebid the 804 MW Park City Wind project, which had previously secured 20-year PPAs with Eversource Energy and United Illuminating.

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Why true — not net — zero is the right side of history
3 Oct 2023 at 12:00pm
by Renewable Energy World
If you're buying certificates to sleep better at night you remain on the wrong side of history, writes Grant McDowell, head of strategy traceability technology company enosi.energy.



US grid-scale energy storage installations reach new record in Q2 2023, report says
2 Oct 2023 at 8:59pm
by Sean Wolfe
The U.S. energy storage market added 5,597 megawatt hours (MWh) in the second quarter of 2023, a new quarterly record.



Massachusetts’s municipally-owned utility to receive battery storage system
2 Oct 2023 at 8:20pm
by Sean Wolfe
Convergent will finance, own, and operate the 3MW/9MWh utility-scale battery storage system for WBMLP, leveraging its proprietary energy storage intelligence, PEAK IQ



Hystar announces North American expansion with forthcoming electrolyzer factory
2 Oct 2023 at 7:44pm
by Renewable Energy World
Hystar expects its U.S. commercial operations may exceed its European plans within the decade.



Two US offshore wind projects achieve permitting milestones
2 Oct 2023 at 5:05pm
by Sean Wolfe
The Revolution Wind offshore wind project and US Wind's projects reached permitting milestones that bring them one step closer to construction.



Hendrix by Marmon Utility
2 Oct 2023 at 2:50pm
by Renewable Energy World
Hendrix Aerial Cable Systems, headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire, supplies covered Aerial Cable Systems to the electric utility, industrial, and renewable energy industries worldwide. Aerial Spacer Cable was invented by Bill Hendrix in 1951, and the company brings over 70 years of experience, R&D, new product development, and innovation to the industry. Thanks to its compact footprint, Spacer Cable Systems



North Dakota plans to sue Minnesota over its clean energy goals. What comes next?
2 Oct 2023 at 1:34pm
by Renewable Energy World
Minnesota's goal of 100% clean energy could pose a threat to North Dakota's economy, which is dependent on fossil fuels.



NYSERDA partners with feds to finance large-scale renewables projects
29 Sep 2023 at 7:18pm
by Sean Wolfe
A Memorandum of Understanding will allow New York to leverage the DOE Loan Programs Office financing for large-scale renewable energy projects.

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As Wisconsin utilities go their own way on net metering, advocates seek a unified approach to solar
29 Sep 2023 at 4:30pm
by Sean Wolfe
As MGE proposes to cut solar compensation, Alliant Energy is proposing an entirely different payment structure.




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