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Solar defends title as most popular U.S. electricity source

Pew Research reports a steady Democratic support for solar energy while its acceptance among Republicans has fallen, particularly following the most recent presidential transition. July 5, 2023 Pew Research’s findings indicate that an overwhelming majority of Americans – 82% – support the expansion of solar power. However, a political rift is expanding. The research discovered …

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DOE advances $1 billion of $7 billion clean hydrogen strategy

Finance / By Staff

The demand-side initiative will help advance clean hydrogen hubs and support President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for building a clean energy economy with 100,000 jobs. July 5, 2023 With Deloitte forecasting the global clean hydrogen development market to hit $642 billion by 2030 and ballooning to $1.4 trillion by 2050, growth in the industry …

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Clean energy makes record contributions during latest Texas heatwave

Industry / By Staff

The clean energy industry made record contributions to the electric grid in Texas, powering — and cooling — Americans’ homes while keeping costs low during the most recent heatwave, according to an American Clean Power (ACP) analysis and the latest data available. Between June 19 and June 30, renewable resources delivered an average of 30% …

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Research shows capital spending flowing to solar power amid energy transition

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The energy transition is apparent in capital spending, with the bulk of state-level investments in the United States market targeting solar power, according to new data released by Industrial Info Resources. The industrial market research firm found that an estimated $880 billion in North America is going toward either renewable power or energy storage. Power …

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California’s electricity duck curve is deepening

Markets / By Staff

The mismatch between times of peak solar generation and peak electricity demand is deepening, but energy storage buildout across the state is set to balance the grid. July 5, 2023 The phenomenon of the “duck curve” is an electric grid operation concept that signifies the mismatch between peak solar generation (mid-day to afternoon) and peak …

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San Diego Community Power inks solar-plus-storage deal with Ormat

Installation / By Staff

The community choice aggregator entered a 20-year power purchase agreement for the 42 MW solar, 140 MWh storage project, located next to an existing Ormat Technologies geothermal facility. July 5, 2023 Developer Ormat Technologies is building a 42 MW solar plus 140 MWh energy storage system under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with San …

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Agricultural startup deploys solar-powered AI robotics technology

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Aigen cofounders Rich Wurden (left) and Kenny Lee. (Photo by Peter Bohler.) A Seattle-based agricultural technology startup has unveiled a groundbreaking autonomous, scalable robotics platform, powered entirely by solar and wind energy. With roots in farming, electric vehicles, robotics and impact investing, Rich Wurden and Kenny Lee founded Aigen in 2020 to connect farmers to breakthrough technologies, decarbonize agriculture and …

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New study finds growing inequality in metal footprints of renewable power value chains

Markets / By Staff

A U.S.-Chinese research team has investigated the flow of iron, copper, aluminum, and other precious metals from source to end-use destination in the renewable energy infrastructure value chain. It found significant imbalances that can be attributed to the continuous outsourcing of metal demand for the renewable power sector to developing economies. July 5, 2023 From …

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Duke Energy to sell distributed generation business to ArcLight for $364 million

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Duke Energy is selling its commercial distributed generation business to an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners LLC for an enterprise value of $364 million. The purchase agreement includes non-controlling tax equity interests. Duke expects approximately $259 million of proceeds from this transaction, which is subject to certain customary adjustments and will be received upon closing. This is Duke’s …

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Zero Energy Design Designation recognizes schools for sustainable building curriculum

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The Department of Energy designation recognizes schools for demonstrating a three-year commitment to preparing students for a zero-carbon future by offering a building science education curriculum within their programs of study. DOE is seeking applicants through July 7. July 5, 2023 Buildings play a significant role in reaching the goal of a net-zero emissions economy …

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