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Month: March 2024

Sunrise brief: IRS releases updated guidance on energy communities 

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Maxeon alleges Canadian Solar is infringing on patented TOPCon technology

Maxeon Solar has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Canadian Solar alleging infringement of Maxeon’s TOPCon patents. Maxeon filed in the Eastern District of Texas. Canadian Solar TOPCon module After buying Solaria’s shingled-cell technology patents last year, Maxeon now holds over 1,650 granted patents and over 330 pending patent applications related to interdigitated back contact …

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DOE releases funds to streamline siting and permitting for renewables

The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $22 million in funds under its Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program. March 25, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced six state-based collaborative organizations will receive a combined $10 million through the department’s Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning …

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DOE doles out $10 million for improved large-scale renewable energy permitting processes

The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $22 million to improve planning, siting and permitting processes for large-scale renewable energy facilities. Six state-based projects will receive $10 million through the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program to develop and expand statewide initiatives that provide expertise, trainings and technical …

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Duke Energy Progress seeks approval for 76 MW solar project in South Carolina

If approved, the project will be sited adjacent to the operational Robinson Nuclear Plant. March 25, 2024 Utility Duke Energy Progress requested approval by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina to build and own a 76 MW solar project next to the existing Robinson Nuclear Plant site in Chesterfield and Darlington counties. The project …

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Polar Racking fixed-tilt mount supports 38 MW solar project in Canada

Polar Racking announced it has been selected by Concord Green Energy to supply its solar mounting systems to a 38 MW solar project in Tilley, Alberta, Canada. The mounting provider will provide engineering design services for the project. The project will make use of Polar Racking’s all-weather fixed tilt racking product called CORE. The mounting …

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IRS releases updated guidance on energy communities

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury Department announced additional guidance for determining what a qualified energy community is. Projects in energy communities can qualify for the production and investment tax credit bonuses available within the Inflation Reduction Act.  Tax adders are offered for projects within designated communities that are expected to face challenges in …

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Massive solar + storage project approved for construction in Ohio

Last week, the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) approved construction of the 800-MW Oak Run Solar Project, which will include 300 MW of battery storage and construction of other regional transmission equipment. The Oak Run Solar Project will be composed of four single-axis tracking solar arrays to be built in Monroe, Somerford and Deercreek townships …

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Sunrise brief: Ohio’s $1 billion, 800 MW solar project gains regulatory approval

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