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Month: January 2024

Enel builds 2.7-MW solar + storage project at Bayer research site in California

Enel North America completed a 2.7-MW solar and 1-MW/2-MWh energy storage system at Bayer’s vegetable research and development site in Woodland, California. Located in a region historically prone to rolling blackouts and grid disruptions, the solar + storage system will help increase Bayer’s energy and operational resilience, while also reducing its carbon footprint and demand …

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How large-scale solar developers can tackle community opposition

A new Berkeley Lab study identifies the most prevalent community concerns around projects, as well as strategies for developers and others to improve those perceptions. January 23, 2024 Perceptions around large-scale solar project development, and the impacts of the projects, continue to be one of the key concerns that stakeholders keep in mind when thinking …

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Recurrent Energy secures $500 million equity investment to further solar development

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and a developer and owner of solar and energy storage assets, secured a $500 million equity investment commitment from BlackRock. The investment will represent 20% of the outstanding fully diluted shares of Recurrent Energy on an as-converted basis. Canadian Solar will continue to own the remaining majority …

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U.S.-made optimizers to maximize manufacturing tax credits

Solar optimizer manufacturer, Enteligent, is transitioning its production facilities to the United States in a strategic move aimed at enabling inverter manufacturers to fully capitalize on the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) $0.11/W transferable tax credit. January 23, 2024 Enteligent, maker of solar power optimizers and solar electric vehicle charging solutions, is relocating its manufacturing operations …

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Johnson Controls unveils water-to-water screw heat pump

From pv magazine global Industrial conglomerate Johnson Controls introduced a water-to-water screw heat pump intended for use in small commercial buildings and district heating. The company said its new York YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable Speed Screw Heat Pump is the first of its kind using the R-1234ze refrigerant in North America. “R-1234ze is a refrigerant …

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Solar and storage accounts for one-third of transferable tax credit market in 2023

Crux, a marketplace for transferable tax credits, released a survey of 150 tax credit participants, estimating that $7 billion to $9 billion in total transferable tax credit transactions occurred in 2023, with the market expected to about triple in 2024. January 23, 2024 Crux, a marketplace for buying and selling transferable tax credits, released a …

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Solar Insure unveils insurance-backed warranty coverage for residential solar systems

Solar Insure has launched SolarDetect, a new offering for residential solar owners that provides long-term support of their arrays, separate from the initial installer and product brands. “In the solar industry, long-term protection and reliable system warranties have been scarce until now,” said Ara Agopian, founder and CEO of Solar Insure. “By launching our latest …

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Silicon Ranch to work with data centers in Nevada and Utah to site solar projects nearby

Data center developer Tract is partnering with solar project developer Silicon Ranch to more responsibly site data centers and renewable energy projects to enable these power-hungry data operations to build green campuses more quickly while reducing development risk. Silicon Ranch’s Lancaster Solar Farm, which supports Meta’s renewable energy goals in Georgia.  The hyperscale data center segment …

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