August 22, 2022 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

CPUC Invites Consumers to Meeting in Fresno County

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to engage with communities statewide, will hold a public meeting in September in Clovis, Calif., as follows. CPUC Voting Meeting Where: 1033 5th St., Clovis, CA 93612 (the Clovis City Council Chambers building); also available via webcast at www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc, or toll-free by phone at: 1-800-857-1917, passcode: 9899501# …

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Alliant Energy completes 50-MW union-built solar project in Wisconsin

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Alliant Energy, a Wisconsin public utility, has completed its first utility-scale solar project in the state. The 50-MW Bear Creek Solar Project in Richland County is now operational and will generate enough electricity to power approximately 13,000 homes. Alliant Energy’s 50-MW Bear Creek solar project is now operational. Alliant Energy “This project represents a significant, …

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REC Silicon and Mississippi Silicon agreement bolsters U.S. solar supply chain

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The recent Hanwha investment will enable a re-start of the currently idle Moses Lake plant in 2023 and make available high volumes of cost competitive, high quality, and low carbon solar grade polysilicon. August 22, 2022 REC Silicon and Mississippi Silicon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing the companies to negotiate a raw material …

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Sheep to manage vegetation at solar project in Colorado

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Developed by Guzman Energy, the project will produce enough energy to provide 18,000 Colorado homes and will maintain the area’s function as sheep grazing land. August 22, 2022 Solar developer Guzman Energy achieved regulatory approval from the Delta County Board of Commissioners for a limited use permit to install and operate an 80 MW project …

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Renewables expected to generate 22% of US electricity this year

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The Energy Information Administration projects renewable energy to reach a record share of generation mix this year. August 22, 2022 Renewable energy will climb another rung of the ladder in the energy transition in 2022, reaching 22% of all generation this year, said the Energy Information Administration (EIA). EIA categorizes renewable energy as solar, wind, and …

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O‘ahu’s first utility-scale solar-plus-storage power plant complete

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Clearway Energy Group’s 39 MW solar plant with 156 MWh battery storage system in Mililani Agricultural Park advances Hawai‘i’s 100% clean energy goal. August 22, 2022 Clearway Energy Group completed construction and reached commercial operations at its Mililani Solar I plant. This is Clearway’s fourth solar plant on O’ahu and the island’s first utility-scale solar and …

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Demand IQ releases virtual solar consultant marketing tool that generates instant estimates

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Demand IQ has announced the launch of consent-based marketing through its partnership with ActiveProspect. The combination of AI-powered marketing and sales technology with TCPA-focused compliance capabilities is a first for the solar industry. The new partnership between Demand IQ and ActiveProspect creates increased lead flow and enhanced sales and marketing automation for solar providers, while …

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New CPUC proposed decision on NEM 3.0 expected by September 29

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After many months of solar industry protests, the California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) is expecting the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to release its proposed decision on net metering in the state of California on or before September 29. Based on the 90-day window that began with the July 1, 2022 deadline for intervenor …

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80-MW Colorado solar project will remain a sheep farm

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The Delta County Board of Commissioners approved a limited-use permit required to install and operate an 80-MW solar project in Southern Delta County, Colorado. When complete, the proposed Garnet Mesa Solar will produce more than 194,000 MWh of electricity each year, enough energy for 18,000 homes. Credit: Guzman Energy Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) will purchase …

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REC Silicon signs second supply agreement for U.S. metal-grade silicon

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REC Silicon has secured its second metal-grade silicon supply within the United States to ensure its American-made polysilicon starts with domestic origins. REC Silicon and Mississippi Silicon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to negotiate a raw material supply agreement. The company also has a supply agreement with Ferroglobe to receive metallurgical grade silicon from …

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