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U.S. solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024

The Energy Information Administration forecasts solar will generate 14% more electricity than hydropower in 2024. November 7, 2023 Solar continues to climb the ranks of electricity generation sources as the United States pursues an emissions-free and affordable energy system. Total solar generation has grown 12x since 2013, and utility-scale solar installations are expected to grow …

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Today’s Power breaks ground on 5-MW solar array for waste treatment facility

Industry / By Staff

Veolia North America and Today’s Power leaders break ground at the Gum Springs location where the solar project is being constructed. Veolia North America has partnered with Today’s Power to install a 5-MW single-axis tracking solar energy system at its hazardous waste treatment facility in Gum Springs, Arkansas. The solar facility will be operational by …

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Castillo, RECON join forces on 15 MW community solar portfolio in Illinois

Projects / By Staff

Castillo Engineering and RECON Corp. have teamed up on a 15 MW portfolio of five community solar projects in Illinois. Part of the Illinois Shines or Adjustable Block Program, each of the 3 MW community solar projects will use bifacial solar modules and FLEXRACK by Qcells solar trackers, and will each provide pollinator-friendly habitats. The projects will begin …

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Despite solar investments in US and India, China still controls 80% of global manufacturing capacity

Industry / By Staff

A new report from Wood Mackenzie states that China will hold more than 80% of the world’s polysilicon, wafer, cell and module manufacturing capacity from 2023 to 2026. The country invested over $130 billion into its domestic solar industry in 2023. The report, “How will China’s expansion affect global solar module supply chains?” finds that …

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BYD unveils new agrivoltaics module

Markets / By Staff

Chinese module maker BYD is producing a new bifacial monocrystalline module at its manufacturing facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The module has a power output of up to 355 W and a conversion efficiency of 16.33%. November 7, 2023 From pv magazine Brazil Chinese battery and solar module manufacturer BYD has recently developed a bifacial photovoltaic panel for …

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China expected to dominate solar manufacturing through 2026

Policy / By Staff

A Wood Mackenzie report forecasts that China will hold more than 80% of poly, wafer, cell and module manufacturing capacity for the next three years. November 7, 2023 The recent report “How will China’s expansion affect global solar module supply chains?” finds that China’s policy support for and investment in manufacturing across the solar supply …

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Agilitas Energy completes install of 23.7-MWh standalone battery in Queens

Industry / By Staff

Agilitas Energy has completed construction on the largest standalone energy storage system in Con Edison’s New York City and Westchester County service area. The project consists of a 4.8-MW/23.7-MWh lithium battery system installed in the Long Island City neighborhood in Queens. “New York City is arguably the most complicated and challenging urban area to build …

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Sunrise brief: Utility-scale solar costs to rise, residential solar costs to decline

Installation / By Staff

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Lavish Tax Credits and Trade Protections Lure Solar Firms to U.S.

News / By Staff

Six years ago, an executive from Suniva, a bankrupt solar panel manufacturer, warned a packed hearing room in Washington that competition from companies in China and Southeast Asia was causing a “blood bath” in his industry. More than 30 U.S.-based solar companies had been forced to shut down in the previous five years alone, he …

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Biden Administration, After Setbacks, Talks Up Renewable Power Gains

News / By Staff

The Biden administration announced on Monday progress on 15 large renewable energy projects, an apparent effort to project confidence in an industry that is facing steep challenges. All of the developments are on federal lands in the West, including a geothermal lease sale across 12 counties in Northern Nevada, a new transmission line west of …

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Month: November 2023