Since the pandemic began in 2021, module prices have continued to fall, hitting a two-year low globally in April 2023. In the first two months of 2023, average U.S. module prices were $0.36 per Wdc, down 11% quarter-over-quarter. October 3, 2023 Solar, wind and natural gas made up more than 91% of the capacity added …
Solar construction costs dropped following pandemic, per EIA data Read More »
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the auction of New York State’s first Build-Ready project to advance large-scale renewable energy development across the state. The New York Energy Research and Development Authority is seeking a partner to transform a former mine in St. Lawrence County into one of the largest solar projects in the Adirondack Park. …
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National Grid Renewables and Amazon host community members and local media at Yellowbud. National Grid Renewables has begun operations of a new 274 MW solar project located in Ross and Pickaway counties, Ohio. The Amazon Solar Farm Ohio — Yellowbud is situated in the PJM market and is supported through a power purchase agreement (PPA) executed …
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Castillo Engineering has launched SolarLetters.com, a service that can fully automate structural letters, professional engineer (PE) stamps and post-installation letters for residential solar installation companies in all 50 U.S. states as well as overseas. The company’s automation, which includes a range of application programming interface (API) integrations, is backed by over 25 years of structural …
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Renewable America (RNA) has achieved mechanical completion for its Fallon Two Rock Road Solar Farm in the Petaluma area of Marin County, California. The Fallon project will produce an estimated 2,300 MWh/year as part of the Marin Clean Energy (MCE) portfolio. The Fallon project uses fixed tilt and bifacial modules with 1.45 MWdc capacity, and …
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Renewable America (RNA) has completed construction on a 1.45-MW solar project in Marin County, California. The deal was financed with Sunwest Bank through a sale leaseback structure, allowing RNA to maintain the project through its entire lifecycle. The solar site will become part of Marin Clean Energy’s operating portfolio. “We’re thrilled to reach this milestone …
1.45-MW project completed in Marin Clean Energy territory in California Read More »
A new study conducted in Texas shows no evidence of negative market impact for residential properties near utility-scale solar facilities. Commissioned by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) in partnership with the Advanced Power Alliance and the Solar Energy Industries Association, the study analyzed property sales in four counties in Texas that were near utility-scale solar projects. In all counties studied, …
Study: No negative impact on property values near utility-scale solar projects in Texas Read More »
The first in the series “Not Your Average Dream Home,” which delineates how the author chose the perfect plot of land in the U.S. that is most likely to be safe for the next few decades from the risks caused by human climate disasters. October 3, 2023 Passionate about limiting climate collapse, I’ve worked in …
A study commissioned by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation, Advanced Power Alliance and the Solar Energy Industries Association looked at market trends near six utility-scale solar projects. October 3, 2023 Developers of large-scale solar projects located near residential areas are used to backlash from residents, who often claim that homes near utility-scale solar projects will …
Large solar projects have no negative impact on property values, study says Read More »
National Grid Renewables announced the start of operations of Amazon Solar Farm Ohio – Yellowbud, a 274-MW solar project located in Ross and Pickaway Counties, Ohio. Located in the PJM market, Yellowbud has a PPA with Amazon for the solar farm. “Amazon is deeply committed to the state of Ohio, where we’re investing in and …
New 274-MW solar project in southern Ohio will power Amazon operations Read More »
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