March 8, 2023 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Policy-driven supply constraints cause steep drop in solar installations in 2022

The United States added 20.2 GW of new solar capacity in 2022, a 16% decrease from 2021. This was due in large part to an investigation into new anti-circumvention tariffs by the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well as equipment detainments by Customs and Border Protection under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. According to …

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CPUC To Hold Workshop on Reliability Concerns

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold a virtual workshop to discuss newly emergent concerns with electrical system reliability, focusing on utility fast trip programs, as follows: WHEN: March 17, 2023, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. WHERE: This is a virtual only event. Access the workshop virtually via WebEx or phone, as follows: WebEx …

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SEIA publishes guidelines for building less import-reliant solar supply chain

Industry / By Staff

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) issued a white paper with the goal to establish a stronger domestic solar supply chain in the United States and reduce reliance on global imports, particularly from China. The paper, “American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Renaissance: Managing the Transition Away from China,” outlines a plan for reducing imports at …

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Guzman Energy secures PPA with Sonnedix for new 110 MW solar project in Colorado

Projects / By Staff

Guzman Energy and Sonnedix have executed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 110 MW Sonnedix Solar Fountain project in El Paso County, Colorado. The solar power generation site is planned for development and is expected to be operational in early 2025. When complete, the solar photovoltaic (PV) plant is expected to generate approximately 312,670 …

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Silfab to start 1-GW solar cell manufacturing plant in the United States by 2024

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After a successful second investment round, North American solar panel manufacturer Silfab Solar can now officially announce it is planning to open a third U.S. solar module production facility that will also include solar cell manufacturing. Silfab has been featured in local news reports out of Fort Mill, South Carolina, as shopping a manufacturing site …

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Bipartisan Michigan bill would unlock community solar market

Policy / By Staff

The senate-sponsored bill would enable residents and businesses to subscribe to offsite solar projects to receive a credit on their utility bills. March 8, 2023 A bipartisan coalition led by Michigan Senators Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Ed McBroom (R-Waucedah Township) introduced Senate Bills 152 and 153 to enable a statewide community solar market. The …

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Utility completes construction of 250 MW Texas solar project

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Grocery store chain Meijer and pharmaceutical company Charles River Laboratories holds virtual PPA’s for 185 MW of Pisgah Ridge Solar’s 250 MW power output, while a third offtaker has never been identified. March 8, 2023 Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS), the nonregulated commercial renewables business of utility Duke Energy, completed construction of Pisgah Ridge Solar, …

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DroneBase inspection software rebrands as Zeitview

Industry / By Staff

DroneBase announced it has been rebranded as Zeitview. New funding led by Valor Equity Partners will support the company’s AI-enabled software and global footprint in advanced inspection solutions. This announcement caps a year of rapid growth within the renewable sector, including the launch of the North American Solar Scan (NASS), a standardized set of solar …

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Duke Energy begins operation of its largest solar plant

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Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS) is now operating its largest solar power plant ever — the 250 MW Pisgah Ridge Solar project in Navarro County, Texas. “We’re excited to continue to grow our Texas solar portfolio,” said Chris Fallon, president of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. “This project demonstrates how we can continue to expand our …

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Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions completes its largest solar project ever

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Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS), a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy, is now operating its largest solar power plant ever — the 250-MW Pisgah Ridge Solar project in Navarro County, Texas. “We’re excited to continue to grow our Texas solar portfolio,” said Chris Fallon, president of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. “This project demonstrates how …

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