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Auxin sues Commerce, CBP over Biden’s pause in AD/CVD collection on solar imports

Just before the end of 2023, Auxin Solar filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) against the U.S. Dept. of Commerce and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for not collecting fees and credits based on the affirmative anti-dumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD) ruling on solar imports from Southeast Asia using Chinese components. Credit: …

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Huge Texas battery energy storage facility begins operation

Installation / By Staff

The 300 MWh Revolution energy storage facility was completed in one year—on schedule and within budget. January 4, 2024 Spearmint Energy began construction of the Revolution battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in ERCOT territory in West Texas just over a year ago. The 150 MW, 300 MWh system is among the largest BESS projects …

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Borrego rebrands O&M division as Cleanleaf Energy

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Borrego Energy announced it is rebranding its O&M business as Cleanleaf Energy, with a focus on utility and commercial solar + storage O&M. All Borrego leadership and personnel remain in place. “Borrego began in 2002 as a close-knit, family-owned business with a mission that still stands — to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy,” said Mikael Backman, …

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New York drafts guidance for meeting renewable energy goals in disadvantaged communities

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The New York State Department of Environment Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) released proposed guidance for clean energy investments in the state, with the stipulation that a minimum of 35%, with a goal of 40%, benefit disadvantaged communities. Developed in collaboration with a number of New York …

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Capital Good Fund launches solar leasing program in Georgia for lower income homeowners

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Lower-income earners, families of color, and senior citizens spend disproportionately more of their income on utilities without the means to compensate when their bills go up. Georgia is one of the top five states in the country with the highest low-income energy burden. Despite dramatic decreases in the cost of clean energy, solar options remain …

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Borrego Energy rebrands its O&M business

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Newly-branded Cleanleaf Energy will focus on providing operations and maintenance services to utility and commercial solar and battery energy storage projects. January 3, 2024 Borrego, long known as a developer, EPC and O&M provider for large-scale solar and energy storage projects throughout the United States, completed the spin off and sale of its development business …

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Gotion begins production of LFP batteries in California ahead of Illinois factory opening

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On Dec. 21, 2023, the first lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs rolled off the line at Gotion High-Tech’s factory in Fremont, California. The Chinese company was established in 2006 and incorporated in California in 2014. The factory in California was previously considered an R&D facility, but now the company says it should reach an annual …

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Another domino falls in rooftop solar net metering

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Electric utility commissions across the nation are following the lead of California to cut compensation for rooftop solar generation. Is Idaho the next step in a death march for the industry? January 3, 2024 Slipping the resolution through in the final days of the year, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) passed a resolution to …

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Nextracker has separated from parent company Flex

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Nextracker, a single-axis solar tracker manufacturer, has completed separation from former parent company Flex, fulfilling any remaining interests for Flex shareholders. “We are appreciative of our time with Flex, and are excited about our future as an independent company and the growth prospects in the solar power industry,” said Dan Shugar, Nextracker founder and CEO. …

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RFI alert: Solar and storage opportunities in New York

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NYPA is seeking responses from private sector renewable developers, contractors, and companies interested in collaborating on solar energy, wind and battery energy storage projects. January 3, 2024 The New York Power Authority (NYPA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to assess potential interest and opportunities for collaboration with renewable developers, contractors and companies on projects …

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Month: January 2024