The US saw solar power generation grow by 21.6% over the last year, with 26 states outpacing the national average. Among these, a group of 15 states achieved remarkable growth of over 50%, led by some surprising players. November 26, 2024 Solar power electricity generation in the U.S. increased 17.5% in 2023 compared to 2022, …
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Also on the rise: Solar financing is alive and well. Utility-scale battery storage best practices to mitigate hazards. And more. Maine will not pursue a distribution system operator to advance distributed resources The Maine Governor’s Energy Office has invited comments on how the state may best meet its energy system goals, including growth of distributed …
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In California, where electricity demand is skyrocketing, the Public Utilities Commission’s final decision on community solar has yet to create a viable community solar program for solar developers and other stakeholders. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision in March that the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) conflicts with federal law, leaving …
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One of Nexamp’s Illinois solar projects. Earlier this year, Nexamp launched its second national headquarters in Chicago at an event featuring Governor JB Pritzker and Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL). As part of that announcement, Nexamp committed to hiring an additional 50 team members and investing more than $2 billion in the state through its …
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed Senate Bill 2967 into law that includes siting and permitting reforms that will help to speed the buildout of solar and other clean energy technologies. It extends regional clean energy procurement timelines and offers battery energy storage incentives along with an energy storage procurement program. The bill also establishes the …
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Funding for solar manufacturing, project development, and more continues to roll in, as evidenced by three hundred-million-plus deals struck this week. November 25, 2024 Investor interest in solar energy in the United States is thriving. While higher borrowing costs have challenged the industry’s growth in recent years, the trend is clear: solar is growing. This …
Toyo announced it has leased a 567,140 ft2 facility in the metro-area of Houston, Texas, to establish a 2.5-GW solar panel assembly facility. Toyo is affiliated with Vietnam Sunergy (VSUN). The Humble facility on Google Maps. The facility in Humble, Texas, has already been constructed and was previously owned by Solar Plus Technology Texas LLC. …
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Verogy, a solar project developer, completed a 1.1-MWDC rooftop solar installation at real estate investment firm Plymouth Industrial REIT’s 68,000-sq-ft warehouse in Portland, Maine. Credit: Verogy “This collaboration with Plymouth demonstrates the power of partnerships in advancing clean energy initiatives,” said Will Herchel, CEO of Verogy. “We are proud to contribute to Maine’s climate goals …
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The Maine Governor’s Energy Office has invited comments on how the state may best meet its energy system goals, including growth of distributed energy resources. The office is not pursuing a distribution system operator as a means to meet those goals. November 25, 2024 The Maine Governor’s Energy Office has announced it will not contract for the …
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In an industry where half of all signed contracts never make it to installation, a new technology company is helping solar installers dramatically reduce cancellation rates through automated integration and customer engagement. According to a study by NREL, contract cancellations add an average of $0.20/W to system costs, or about $1,400 per project, directly impacting …
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