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Waaree begins trial runs on solar panel assembly line in Texas
20 Dec 2024 at 1:42pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Waaree Solar Americas announced it has started trial production of solar panels at its manufacturing facility in Brookshire, Texas. India’s largest solar panel manufacturer, Waaree first announced the U.S. factory last year. The company now expects to commission its “phase 1” manufacturing capacity of 1.6 GW in the next few months. “This milestone marks the… The post Waaree begins trial runs on solar panel assembly line in Texas appeared first on Solar Power World.

DOE grants $1.45 billion loan for Qcells solar panel production facility
20 Dec 2024 at 1:08pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The U.S. Dept. of Energy has closed on its $1.45 billion loan to support Qcells’ solar supply chain manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia. The Loan Programs Office (LPO) first announced the loan in August. The LPO provides financing for high-impact, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in the United States. Qcells is the largest silicon solar panel… The post DOE grants $1.45 billion loan for Qcells solar panel production facility appeared first on Solar Power World.

Resident-led solar committee energizes 763-kW project at Connecticut retirement community
19 Dec 2024 at 6:38pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Meadow Ridge, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Redding, Connecticut, recently energized a 763-kW solar project. It is the long-time vision of Meadow Ridge’s resident-led Solar Committee and broke ground in August with the support of the community’s ownership and management company Senior Care Development and Benchmark Senior Living. “This is an exciting day on… The post Resident-led solar committee energizes 763-kW project at Connecticut retirement community appeared first on Solar Power World.

Wisconsin’s largest behind-the-meter solar project directly powers steel mill
19 Dec 2024 at 5:12pm
by Billy Ludt
SunVest Solar, a renewable energy project developer, has completed construction of a 19.5-MW solar project at Charter Steel’s manufacturing facility in Saukville, Wisconsin. The landmark project is the largest behind-the-meter solar installation, directly powering Charter Steel — Wisconsin’s single largest energy user — with clean, local electricty. “We are thrilled to have completed this significant… The post Wisconsin’s largest behind-the-meter solar project directly powers steel mill appeared first on Solar Power World.

200-MW solar project now producing power for Microsoft
19 Dec 2024 at 3:07pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has announced the completion and commercial operation of its 200-MW Morrow Lake Solar project. Located in Frio County, Texas, the project will provide Microsoft renewable energy under a previously announced long-term power purchase agreement. Morrow Lake Solar is the first of two solar facilities developed under the agreement with Microsoft and… The post 200-MW solar project now producing power for Microsoft appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ampion wraps up 25-MW Maine community solar portfolio
19 Dec 2024 at 2:38pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Five Maine community solar sites managed by Ampion Renewable Energy reached commercial operation and started producing clean energy in November. These community solar sites, in both Versant Power and Central Maine Power utility territories, add nearly 25 MW of clean power to the grid. The solar projects, located in Franklin, Aroostook, Penobscot and Washington Counties,… The post Ampion wraps up 25-MW Maine community solar portfolio appeared first on Solar Power World.

Bridgit software integrator now connects most major online solar tools
19 Dec 2024 at 1:51pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
In an ongoing effort to reduce the industry’s 50% contract cancellation rate, technology company Pale Blue Dawn has expanded its integration platform to connect major solar software tools including OpenSolar, Aurora Solar and SubcontractorHub, along with widely used project management systems like Quickbase and Notion, and industry-standard CRMs including NetSuite and HubSpot. The company’s Bridgit… The post Bridgit software integrator now connects most major online solar tools appeared first on Solar Power World.

Qcells reaches 28.6% efficiency on full-size tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell
19 Dec 2024 at 1:02pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Qcells reported it has achieved a new world record, reaching 28.6% efficiency on a full-area M10-sized tandem solar cell that can be scaled for mass manufacturing. The efficiency measurement was conducted independently by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab. “The tandem cell technology developed at Qcells will accelerate the commercialization process of this technology and, ultimately, deliver a great leap… The post Qcells reaches 28.6% efficiency on full-size tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell appeared first on Solar Power World.

Big Sun Solar completes project for San Antonio worship space
19 Dec 2024 at 12:48pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The Ismaili Muslim community in Texas, representing the largest Ismaili presence in the United States, recently completed a significant solar project. The Ismaili Jamatkhana in San Antonio has become the first purpose-built Jamatkhana in the nation to adopt solar energy. This project is in line with Aga Khan Development Network’s goal to become net zero… The post Big Sun Solar completes project for San Antonio worship space appeared first on Solar Power World.

CleanChoice Energy flips switch on its first owned-and-operated solar project
18 Dec 2024 at 4:02pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
CleanChoice Energy announced it has interconnected its first fully owned-and-operated solar project. Located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, the Blairs Valley solar farm has the generating capacity to supply the equivalent of 4,500 homes with renewable energy. It is the first completed of several upcoming projects in the company’s pipeline. The Blairs Valley solar project has… The post CleanChoice Energy flips switch on its first owned-and-operated solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Primergy completes 100-MW solar project for Amazon
18 Dec 2024 at 3:48pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Primergy Solar announced that its 100-MWAC solar project in Ashley County, Arkansas, is fully operational. The project, called Amazon Solar Farm Arkansas – Prairie Mist is now delivering solar energy to the grid and marks the second project in Primergy’s portfolio to come online in 2024. “Prairie Mist represents a step forward in our mission… The post Primergy completes 100-MW solar project for Amazon appeared first on Solar Power World.

ABB to acquire Gamesa Electric’s business including BESS, utility inverters
18 Dec 2024 at 3:01pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
ABB announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the power electronics business of Gamesa Electric in Spain from Siemens Gamesa to strengthen ABB’s position in the growing market for high-powered renewable power conversion technology. The acquisition will significantly expand ABB’s existing power conversion product and service offering to renewables OEMs and end users, with… The post ABB to acquire Gamesa Electric’s business including BESS, utility inverters appeared first on Solar Power World.


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The ‘age of electrons’ – This Week in Cleantech
20 Dec 2024 at 3:25pm
by John Engel
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.



FERC seeks $722M in civil penalties for market manipulation in PJM and MISO
20 Dec 2024 at 2:35pm
by Paul Gerke
Following a more than three-year investigation, FERC has issued an Order to Show Cause and Notice of Proposed Penalty against American Efficient LLC, its subsidiaries, and corporate parents.



Ameren Missouri brings 500 MW of new solar online
20 Dec 2024 at 12:00pm
by Sean Wolfe
Two of the new facilities will serve Ameren Missouri’s Renewable Solutions program.



Google calls dibs on all of the power from Virginia’s first onshore wind farm
19 Dec 2024 at 8:33pm
by Paul Gerke
Google and Apex Clean Energy have signed a power purchase agreement for all 79.3 megawatts of Rocky Forge Wind's nameplate capacity.



Fervo Energy secures additional $255 million funding to meet unprecedented energy demand
19 Dec 2024 at 5:22pm
by Paul Gerke
Leading geothermal developer Fervo Energy has secured $255 million in new funding led by Capricorn's Technology Impact Fund II.



Here’s where Key Capture wants to develop two utility-scale batteries for Long Island Power Authority
19 Dec 2024 at 4:40pm
by Paul Gerke
The Long Island Power Authority Board of Trustees has approved two battery energy storage contracts in Suffolk County, New York.



Eos and FlexGen partnering on first US-made long duration storage solution
19 Dec 2024 at 3:45pm
by Paul Gerke
Eos Energy Enterprises and FlexGen are teaming up to produce America's first fully-integrated domestic energy storage solution for long duration applications.



Nexamp and Walmart team up for another community solar portfolio
18 Dec 2024 at 9:04pm
by Paul Gerke
Nexamp is partnering with Walmart to develop 31 more community solar projects across Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and Minnesota.



Solar power growth in AZ could slow if Trump keeps his promise to kill Biden-era incentives
18 Dec 2024 at 7:06pm
by Renewable Energy World
The state ranks fifth in total solar capacity, according to the SEIA, which projects that Arizona will add 12 gigawatts of solar generating capacity in the next five years



Western developer secures financing for construction of Idaho solar project
18 Dec 2024 at 5:42pm
by Paul Gerke
rPlus Energies has closed on $304 million in new financing including a construction debt facility for Pleasant Valley Solar 2 in Ada County, Idaho.




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