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Month: August 2023

NorSun developing 5 GW U.S. solar wafer facility, Meyer Burger in the wings

The experienced Norwegian solar ingot and wafer manufacturer, is advancing plans for the construction of a 5 GW solar wafer factory in the U.S. Meyer Burger has stated that the two companies are communicating heavily on the topic, as the module manufacturer expects further expansion announcements. August 17, 2023 The Norwegian ingot and wafer manufacturer …

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Leeward Renewable Energy completes 100-MW solar project for Verizon

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) announced that has completed construction of its 100-MW Oak Trail Solar project near Moyock, North Carolina, and the facility has reached commercial operation. Construction began in October 2022, and Verizon Communications has supported the development of Oak Trail Solar through a long-term virtual purchase agreement. LRE hosted a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event, …

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DSD, Mission Energy to provide 701 kW rooftop solar for Chicago area high school

DSD Renewables has partnered with Mission Energy to develop a 701 kW rooftop solar array for Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The project is estimated to generate 836,597 kWh per  year, providing the school with clean, affordable energy to power its operations. Construction began in June.  The installation, which is expected to …

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Texas attorney general: Counties cannot block solar development

A county government in Northeast Texas has been attempting to block solar development, but the Texas attorney general said it does not have the power to enforce a ban. August 17, 2023 Residents of rural Franklin County in northeast Texas have been actively fighting solar development in their community. They have pushed for county commissioners …

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20-MW solar project supporting University of Pittsburgh completed

The University of Pittsburgh and Vesper Energy, a renewable energy developer from Dallas, cut the ribbon on the Gaucho Solar project. Built on 68 acres on the border of Findlay Township and Independence Township in Pennsylvania, the 20-MW solar project is one of the largest in Western Pennsylvania, with about 55,000 solar panels generating electricity. …

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Canadian Solar to deliver 1200 MWh of battery energy storage in Arizona

The Papago energy storage project for APS will use Canadian Solar’s subsidiary’s e-Storage SolBank, a containerized, proprietary battery energy storage solution. Once operational, the project is expected to dispatch enough power for approximately 244,000 homes for four hours every day. August 17, 2023 Canadian Solar Inc. announced that e-Storage, part of its majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar, will …

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Sunrise brief: One year after passage of the IRA, the renaissance has begun 

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New Jersey celebrates approval of permanent community solar program

A community solar installation on a New Jersey warehouse roof by Solar Landscape. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) on August 16 voted to establish a permanent community Solar Program. The new Community Solar Energy Program (CSEP) follows a successful two years of a pilot program. “By building on the successes of our …

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