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Sunnova building solar + storage microgrid for Penobscot Nation in Maine

The Penobscot Nation selected Sunnova Energy International to deploy a 500-kW battery energy storage system (BESS) for the tribe’s community and commerce facilities. This BESS will better prepare Maine’s electrical grid to withstand adverse weather. The system will capture excess solar production estimated at 549,678 kWh per year and provide resiliency enabled by load management. …

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Looming Trump tariffs drive rush on imports, push shipping costs higher

Policy / By Staff

From pv magazine Global Xeneta, a Norwegian ocean and freight rate benchmarking platform, has warned that container shipping spot rates could rise due to Donald Trump’s recent re-election as the next U.S. president. “Trump has vowed blanket tariffs of up to 20% on all imports into the US and additional tariffs of 60% to 100% …

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Solar developer secures $145 million solar-plus-storage project in New Mexico

Installation / By Staff

National Renewable Solutions secured the funding from Deutsche Bank for Shallow Basket, a 140 MW solar and 50 MW storage project that will benefit Jicarilla Apache Nation. November 19, 2024 National Renewable Solutions, a U.S.-based renewable energy developer, owner and operator, has closed $145 million in project financing from Deutsche Bank for the 140 MW …

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Final IRA direct pay rules allow co-owned solar projects to collect benefits

Industry / By Staff

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS released final regulations for the direct pay provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that will help entities that co-own clean energy projects access clean energy tax credits. Prior to the Inflation Reduction Act, many entities — like state and local governments, Tribes and territories, public school …

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Hydrogen demand attracting investment, new technology and larger projects

Finance / By Staff

Production of “green hydrogen” using renewables economically is a key focus. November 19, 2024 With hydrogen increasingly eyed as a promising alternative fuel for the transportation and energy sectors, vastly more hydrogen will be needed and processes for producing it cleanly will become more important. Methods for producing hydrogen are color coded for how free …

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Fronius GEN24 hybrid software upgrade now available

Industry / By Staff

Fronius USA announced the launch of both Fronius GEN24 Plus and UP.storage, an upgrade that transforms the Fronius GEN24 inverter series into the advanced Fronius GEN24 Plus. The GEN24 Plus version and the over-the-air upgrade are available for purchase now. The Fronius GEN24 Plus allows homeowners to add the upcoming BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM-US to …

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Intersolar acquires Midwest Solar Expo

Markets / By Staff

The acquisition is the second regional expansion for Intersolar & Energy North America. November 18, 2024 Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA announced the acquisition of Midwest Solar Expo (MWSE). Launched in 2016, MWSE was founded and owned by Jake Rozmaryn, chief growth officer at Antenna Group. Rozmaryn will transition into an advisory role and Sharona …

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Penske Truck Leasing begins rooftop solar rollout at several facilities

Installation / By Staff

The truck rental company has installed rooftop solar at a new facility in Illinois and has plans to develop more solar on rooftops across the U.S. November 18, 2024 National truck rental company Penske has embarked on its solar installation plan, installing solar on the roofs of truck leasing, rental, and maintenance warehouses across the United …

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Californian lithium sulfur battery maker lightens the load for Northvolt

Markets / By Staff

San Jose-based Lyten has acquired lithium metal battery technology company Cuberg from Swedish manufacturer Northvolt, which is battling to reduce costs. Lyten will spend up to $20 million developing a 200 MWh annual capacity of ‘Made in America’ batteries. November 18, 2024 From pv magazine’s ESS News San Jose-based lithium sulfur battery maker Lyten has …

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Thornova Solar starts solar cell, module production in Indonesia

Markets / By Staff

From pv magazine Global California-headquartered Thornova Solar has started production of solar cells and modules at a factory on the Indonesian island of Batam. Thornova Solar’s 2.5 GW production lines will supply the US market with modules ranging from 400 W to 720 W, using passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) and n-type technology. The company said it …

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Month: November 2024