July 27, 2023 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

FranklinWH energy storage now found through BayWa r.e. distribution

Solar distributor BayWa r.e. is now carrying residential battery systems from FranklinWH Energy Storage “BayWa r.e. is one of the most reputable solar distributors in the industry, and we’re thrilled to join forces to expand access to renewable energy solutions in the U.S.,” said Vincent Ambrose, Chief Commercial Officer at FranklinWH. “Homeowners are ready to enter …

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First Solar will build its fifth solar panel factory in the United States

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Thin-film solar panel giant First Solar today announced its intention to build a fifth manufacturing facility in the United States. This fifth factory will join the company’s three-factory campus in Northwest Ohio and the under-construction fourth factory in Alabama, eventually allowing First Solar to have more than 14 GW of annual manufacturing capacity in the …

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TVA secures 279 MW in First Solar panels from for Alabama project

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has secured 279 MWdc of advanced thin film solar panels from First Solar for its Lawrence County Solar Project in Lawrence County, Alabama, which is expected to commence commercial operation in 2027. The project reflects TVA’s growing emphasis on solar in the region, which by 2025 is also expected to become the …

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Takeaways from Commerce hearing before final AD/CVD decision on solar panels

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A final decision from the Dept. of Commerce on an antidumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD) circumvention investigation that has hung over the solar industry for the last year should finally be announced on August 17. On July 18, the DOC held a public hearing on the issue of whether solar cell and panel manufacturers are working in …

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BREAKING: FERC issues final rule on reforming interconnection process for renewable energy

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final rule today to improve the interconnection process and address the growing backlog of renewable energy projects — mostly wind, solar and storage resources — waiting in queues nationwide. FERC’s historic ruling marks a step toward the modernization of the U.S. energy grid by streamlining the interconnection …

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FERC interconnection reforms aim to increase efficiency, prevent energy source discrimination

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On July 27, FERC took a big step in the modernization of the nation’s transmission grid by streamlining the interconnection process for transmission providers, providing greater timing and cost certainty to interconnection customers and preventing undue discrimination against new sources of power generation. “This new rule will enable America’s vast power generation resources to connect …

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SolarBank awards 10 MW in contracts to Polar Racking for N.Y. landfill solar projects

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Developer SolarBank Corp. has awarded a contract to Polar Racking to supply ground mounting solutions for two landfill solar projects in New York, totaling 10 MWdc. According to the agreement, Polar Racking will supply its CORE fixed tilt ground mount solar mounting solution and ballasted foundations for SolarBank’s Manlius and Geddes projects. The Manlius project is being developed for …

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Big Sun Solar to build large project for Texas automotive manufacturer

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Photo from the groundbreaking ceremony, featuring (left to right) Sean Alvarez, Chief Operating Officer, GVEC; Richard Anderson, Vice President, Plant Manager, Vitesco Technologies; Robert Miggins, Cofounder and CEO, Big Sun Solar. A large solar project is being developed in Central Texas as a partnership between global automotive supplier Vitesco Technologies, San Antonio-based Big Sun Solar …

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New report analyzes various state requirements for decommissioning renewable energy projects

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More than two-thirds of the country has state requirements for decommissioning end-stage renewable energy projects, according to a new report from law firm Lewis Roca. The report, State Requirements For Decommissioning End-Stage Renewable Energy Projects, is believed to be the first legal analysis that compiles and assesses renewable energy decommissioning requirements on a state-by-state basis. Utility-scale wind …

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DOE invests $20 million to extend solar lifecycle, cut waste

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With reduced use and improved recovery of critical materials, PV system deployment will become less dependent on supply chain limitations and can sustain the expected growth in clean energy. July 27, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced an opportunity that will provide $20 million over three years for …

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Day: July 27, 2023