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Hazardous waste treatment center in Arkansas adds solar and other environmental measures
9 Oct 2024 at 5:24pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Veolia North America hosted a celebration at its hazardous waste treatment center in Gum Springs, Arkansas, highlighting a series of initiatives to make the plant the most sustainable operation of its kind in the U.S. The October 9 ceremony put a spotlight on VNA’s commitment and investment in sustainability and workforce development at the Gum… The post Hazardous waste treatment center in Arkansas adds solar and other environmental measures appeared first on Solar Power World.

Shuttered New Jersey compost facility hosts 19-MW solar project
9 Oct 2024 at 1:43pm
by Billy Ludt
CEP Renewables, NJR Clean Energy Ventures and CS Energy have completed the 19-MWDC Foul Rift solar project located in White Township of Warren County, New Jersey. The project was built on a brownfield, a substantially environmentally impaired site, that had been the home to a composting facility for nearly 30 years. “This project demonstrates both… The post Shuttered New Jersey compost facility hosts 19-MW solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ashtrom Renewable Energy completes its first utility solar project in the U.S.
8 Oct 2024 at 4:31pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Ashtrom Renewable Energy announced the Tierra Bonita solar project is officially operational, marking a significant milestone for Ashtrom Group’s renewable energy operations. The project obtained the required approvals for commercial operation, earlier than the contracted date. The Tierra Bonita Project is a solar project in Texas, covering around 2,200 acres with a 306-MWAC capacity. “We… The post Ashtrom Renewable Energy completes its first utility solar project in the U.S. appeared first on Solar Power World.

Lion Energy to test lithium battery manufacturing line to eventually reach 24 GWh of annual production
8 Oct 2024 at 12:02pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Lion Energy is developing a manufacturing line at its Utah facility for battery rack modules (BRM) and large energy storage cabinet assembly. The manual line will be used as a proof of concept for a high-volume production line estimated to produce 2 GWh of monthly energy storage by 2026 to meet growing demand. Manual, pilot… The post Lion Energy to test lithium battery manufacturing line to eventually reach 24 GWh of annual production appeared first on Solar Power World.

The Solar Policy Scoop: October 2024 A guide to recent legislation and research throughout the country.
7 Oct 2024 at 12:00pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Commerce to tariff solar imports from Southeast Asia, some by as much as 300% Washington, D.C. After an affirmative determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission in June that the U.S. solar panel manufacturing industry is being materially injured by imports of silicon solar cells and panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, Commerce announced… The post The Solar Policy Scoop: October 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.

New above-ground messenger wire management system from Snake Tray
7 Oct 2024 at 11:48am
by Kelly Pickerel
Snake Tray has released a new cable management system for messenger wires on solar projects. The Solar Snake Max for Single Messenger Wire maintains NEC 310.15 compliance for cable separation, allowing the cables to operate efficiently and potentially yield up to 30 Wh per meter more energy, the company says, surpassing that of trenched or… The post New above-ground messenger wire management system from Snake Tray appeared first on Solar Power World.

Energy storage set to be ineligible for low-income bonus credit in 2025 SEIA is pushing for this to change.
4 Oct 2024 at 12:47pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
On October 3, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed comments on proposed rules for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit as it transitions to the technology-neutral tax credit structure in 2025. Under the proposed rule, beginning in 2025, storage assets will no longer qualify for the benefit, presenting red tape and headaches for residential and… The post Energy storage set to be ineligible for low-income bonus credit in 2025 <br><span style='color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;'>SEIA is pushing for this to change.</span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission expands community solar program by 300 MW
4 Oct 2024 at 11:49am
by Kelsey Misbrener
In 2021, the New Mexico Legislature passed Senate Bill 84, establishing the state’s community solar program. Sponsored by Senator Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D-Bernalillo), the bill authorized 200 MW of community solar projects, enough to power 38,000 homes. The legislation also gave the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) the authority and direction to approve additional program capacity… The post New Mexico Public Regulation Commission expands community solar program by 300 MW appeared first on Solar Power World.

Trina Solar, now a US manufacturer, asks government for help with alleged TOPCon infringements
3 Oct 2024 at 8:40pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Story updated Oct. 9 to include Runergy’s actions. Trina Solar filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Sept. 30 to prevent Runergy and Adani Green Energy from “improperly importing and selling products that infringe two Trina patents relating to TOPCon solar cell technology.” Trina is requesting an investigation under Section 337… The post Trina Solar, now a US manufacturer, asks government for help with alleged TOPCon infringements appeared first on Solar Power World.

Runergy opens solar panel assembly factory in Alabama
3 Oct 2024 at 7:31pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Runergy just announced that its 2-GW solar panel factory in Huntsville, Alabama, has officially commenced production. The facility will begin producing its first customer orders this month. “We are thrilled to start producing solar modules right here in Alabama,” said Jet Li, general manager. “This factory not only brings new jobs and opportunities to the… The post Runergy opens solar panel assembly factory in Alabama appeared first on Solar Power World.

EnergySage says the residential solar market is at a ‘turning point’
3 Oct 2024 at 1:05pm
by Kelly Pickerel
After a challenging but record-breaking year in 2023 for U.S. residential solar installations, the first six months of 2024 were characterized by near-record-low solar prices, persistently high interest rates, surging homeowner demand for storage and shifting shopper motivations. These factors, along with recent interest rate cuts, suggest the industry is at a turning point, with… The post EnergySage says the residential solar market is at a ‘turning point’ appeared first on Solar Power World.

Clearway Energy Group starts work on 300-MW Texas solar + storage project
2 Oct 2024 at 5:36pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Clearway Energy Group announced that it has closed financing and begun construction of the 300-MW Pine Forest solar and 200-MW Pine Forest standalone storage projects in Hopkins County, Texas. Once complete, the Pine Forest projects will generate enough electricity to power over 90,000 homes . The energy storage system will store excess power and dispatch… The post Clearway Energy Group starts work on 300-MW Texas solar + storage project appeared first on Solar Power World.


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As North Carolina still reels from Helene, solar companies are stepping up
9 Oct 2024 at 8:17pm
by Sean Wolfe
Weeks after Hurricane Helene came ashore, causing devastation and knocking out power for millions, more than 70,000 customers in North Carolina are still without power - and several solar companies decided to do something about it.



NYPA seeks 3.5 GW of new solar, wind, battery storage in latest strategic plan
9 Oct 2024 at 7:59pm
by Sean Wolfe
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) released a draft strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources in New York State to advance the state's climate and renewable energy goals, which includes 40 renewable energy projects totaling 3.5 gigawatts (GW).



Lawsuit challenging Alabama Power’s rooftop solar panel charge continues
9 Oct 2024 at 6:40pm
by Renewable Energy World
A lawsuit challenging a charge assessed to rooftop solar panel owners will continue and has the potential to expand renewable energy adoption in Alabama. Should plaintiffs prevail, advocates hope that it will mean solar power use will catch up with other states.



Solar surpasses all, wind bounces back – projections from IEA’s renewable market report
9 Oct 2024 at 6:09pm
by Sean Wolfe
Climate and energy security policies in nearly 140 countries have played a "crucial" role in making renewables cost-competitive with fossil-fired power plants.



Minneapolis Climate Action takes equitable approach to combating climate change
8 Oct 2024 at 6:36pm
by Renewable Energy World
The Regional Apprenticeship Training Center, located in the heart of north Minneapolis provides clean energy workforce training.



Fossil fuel interests are working to kill solar in one Ohio county. The hometown newspaper Is helping.
8 Oct 2024 at 4:33pm
by Renewable Energy World
The campaign against solar power in Ohio benefited from a confluence of two powerful forces funded by oil and gas interests.



Will AI help with electrification and load growth? Most utilities seem to think so
8 Oct 2024 at 4:20pm
by Sean Wolfe
Itron has released its 2024 Resourcefulness Insight Report, which explores the current trends and future expectations of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on utility operations and strategies.



‘The opportunities for us are boundless’ – Utilities survey the possibilities of AI at Itron Inspire 2024
7 Oct 2024 at 7:17pm
by Paul Gerke
Southern California Edison CIO Todd Inlander encourages the Itron Inspire audience to think boldly about ways AI/ML can strengthen the grid.



New Hampshire’s low-income community solar program is finally nearing the starting line 
7 Oct 2024 at 5:05pm
by Renewable Energy World
The state energy department is reviewing seven proposals for community solar arrays that will allocate a portion of their bill credits to low-income households, who will be automatically enrolled in the program.



Greetings from Asheville. We need your help.
7 Oct 2024 at 3:36pm
by John Engel
John Engel, editor-in-chief of Renewable Energy World and POWERGRID International, recounts his experience living in Asheville, North Carolina through the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene.




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