December 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

$11 million funding opportunity for solar that benefits wildlife and agriculture

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office announced the Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) notice of funding opportunity, which will award up to $11 million to improve the compatibility of large-scale solar (LSS) facilities with wildlife and agriculture. The funding intends to support research and development, technical assistance, and stakeholder …

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Major trends that shaped U.S. solar energy in 2024

Policy / By Staff

Falling solar module costs, a ramp-up in domestic manufacturing, backed up grid interconnection queues, high interest rates and shifting policies, trade policy enforcement, weather resilience efforts and more have guided the solar industry to where we stand today. December 31, 2024 Throughout the year, pv magazine USA provides regular news and analysis for the U.S. …

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REC Silicon shuts down Moses Lake polysilicon plant

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REC Silicon announced that it is ceasing production at its Moses Lake, Washington, facility. The company shut down its polysilicon production facility in Montana earlier this year as well. REC Silicon now has no operating polysilicon efforts within the United States. The company said that while production of polysilicon will be discontinued in Moses Lake, …

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Solar industry thought leaders predict the future

Policy / By Staff

Raghu Belur, co-founder and chief product officer at Enphase Energy, a microinverter and energy storage company, expect demand for energy to continue its upward trajectory. “Demand for energy will continue to accelerate due to electrification, driven by electric vehicles, heat pumps, data centers, and much more,” Belur said. “Renewables will be the most cost-effective and …

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Texas coal plant to switch to solar + storage by 2027

Industry / By Staff

A coal plant in Texas will soon transition into a solar + storage facility to provide clean renewable energy to 47 rural South Texas counties. San Miguel Electric Cooperative Inc. (SMECI) has been awarded a more than $1.4 billion investment by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) program, which provides grants …

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The clean energy legacy of Jimmy Carter

Policy / By Staff

The world lost a forward-thinking clean energy proponent, who 44 years ago recommended a solar strategy to move the U.S. toward energy security by using abundant, clean energy sources. December 30, 2024 James Earl Carter, Jr., born October 1, 1924, was the 39th president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. He died …

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Navisun, Queen City Solar to add 30 MW of community solar in Maryland

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Independent power producer Navisun and North Carolina-based solar developer Queen City Solar have teamed up to develop community solar in Maryland. The companies formed a structured co-development partnership that is already advancing 30 MW of community solar power to benefit energy communities and consumers across the state. The collaboration between Queen City Solar and Navisun …

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Standard Solar expands California presence with 25 MW solar acquisition

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Standard Solar has acquired the 25 MWdc Windhub Solar B solar project from Balanced Rock Power (BRP), a developer specializing in large-scale renewable energy projects across the western United States. Located in Kern County, California, and interconnecting with the Windhub Substation, the solar project will supply renewable energy to Southern California Edison. This project aligns with the …

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Sunnova to build microgrid for Penobscot Nation in Maine

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Sunnova Energy International Inc. is working with the Penobscot Nation in Maine to deploy an innovative microgrid system to establish dependable power for the isolated tribal nation during electrical grid interruptions. Sunnova was selected by the Penobscot Nation to deploy a 500 kW battery energy storage system (BESS) for the tribe’s community and commerce facilities. This …

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Major U.S. companies procure record levels of solar + storage

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Companies across the United States are investing in record-levels of solar and energy storage to power their operations. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA’s) new “Solar Means Business” report, Meta retains its spot as the top corporate solar user with nearly 5.2 GW of capacity, while Google is the leading energy storage user with …

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Month: December 2024