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Month: December 2023

Solar electricity’s modest growth post-2022 slowdown

Solar electricity’s slower growth as part of all electricity generation in the U.S. this year, reflects the impact of reduced solar capacity installations in the previous year. December 12, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) has released its Electric Power Monthly report for the first three quarters of 2023. The data …

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New York to offer $45 million to fund clean energy apprenticeship programs

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a new $45 million Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Clean Energy Training Initiative. This initiative will expand the capacity of labor organizations to offer training as a pathway to clean energy careers. Through this initiative, $15 million is now available to support projects that develop a diverse and inclusive pipeline …

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Gates-backed Fourth Power pilots thermal storage based on TPV cells

Fourth Power, backed by Bill Gates’ venture firm, has developed high-density thermal energy storage based on thermophotovoltaic cells. The tech, which is reportedly 10 times cheaper than lithium-ion batteries, is based on the U.S. company’s patented liquid metal heat transfer system. December 12, 2023 From pv magazine global While thermal energy storage (TES) has struggled …

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Pivot Energy partners with major fashion brands on Illinois community solar portfolio

A Pivot Energy solar project. Pivot Energy announced it is developing six community solar projects in Illinois, totaling 33 MWDC, with Tapestry, a house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands consisting of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. Tapestry has committed to purchasing 15 years of Impact Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) produced by the projects, …

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EIA report: Solar electricity’s modest growth post-2022 slowdown

Solar electricity’s slower growth as part of all electricity generation in the U.S. this year, reflects the impact of reduced solar capacity installations in the previous year. December 12, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) has released its Electric Power Monthly report for the first three quarters of 2023. The data …

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Republican lawmakers question DOE funding of Sunnova VPP program

In a December 7 letter to DOE Loan Programs Office Director Jigar Shah, two Republican lawmakers claim to have received “disturbing reports” about Sunnova, the recipient of one of the first LPO solar loans. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA), Chair of the House Committee on Energy; and Senator John Barrasso, M.D., (WY) Ranking Member of …

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Sunrise brief: Carbon capture hubs could present solution for industrial emitters

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Aspen Creek and Oakhurst Energy merge to form new solar + storage development company

Solar development companies Aspen Creek Power Holdings and Oakhurst Energy Development have announced their strategic merger. The merger between California and North Carolina companies creates Headwater Energy, an integrated solar and energy storage developer and independent power producer (IPP). Founded in 2020, Aspen has focused on the acquisition, financing, operation and ownership of late-stage utility-scale …

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ASICS doubles the solar on Mississippi distribution center

The additional 1 MW of solar is projected to provide $100,000 in energy savings in the first year, with the environmental benefits of the combined systems estimated to offset the electricity of around 290 households annually. December 11, 2023 PowerFlex completed a second rooftop solar project for ASICS, a a maker of athletic footwear, apparel …

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Elevating U.S. energy security & reshaping domestic supply chains

Amidst the changing currents of U.S. energy policy and supply chain reform, the states of Nevada and Arkansas stand center stage in the development of lithium projects. December 11, 2023 In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical complexities and economic interdependence, the United States finds itself at a critical juncture, navigating the delicate balance between …

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