December 19, 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Antidumping investigation could more than double cost of U.S. EV battery, energy storage

Anti-dumping, countervailing duties on battery materials could have serious effects on the EV and energy storage markets, as the battery material and manufacturing markets in the U.S. are still in very early stages. December 19, 2024 The American Active Anode Material Producers (AAAMP), a coalition of U.S. graphite producers, filed a petition for the imposition …

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Solar projects on the horizon for Meta, D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments

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These Missouri and Texas projects contribute to the growing portfolio between Meta and DESRI. December 19, 2024 Renewable-energy producer D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) announced the signing two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Meta. The projects include a 250 MW solar facility in Missouri and a 150 MW solar facility in Texas. Both facilities are …

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Arizona rooftop solar customers will have a monthly fee added to their bills in 2025

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The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a nominal grid access fee for rooftop solar customers. The charge is a few dollars each month – but utility APS said it wanted the charge to be as high as $88 per month. December 19, 2024 The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted to approve the Grid Access Charge (GAC) …

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Amazon Solar Farm goes live in Arkansas

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Primergy Solar’s 100 MWac solar project in Ashley County, Arkansas is fully operational. December 19, 2024 The Amazon Solar Farm Arkansas – Prairie Mist (“Praire Mist”) is now delivering solar energy to the grid, Primergy Solar announced. The 100 MWAC project spreads across 700 acres in Ashley County, Arkansas. Praire Mist is Primergy Solar’s second …

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PG&E granted loan guarantee of $15 billion from DOE

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PG&E believes that investing in infrastructure will help it supply the forecasted load growth, increase electric reliability and reduce costs for its consumers across California. December 19, 2024 The Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $15 billion to Pacific Gas & Electric Company …

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Energy experts urge California Governor to reject anti-rooftop solar executive order

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A letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom addresses the state’s electricity affordability crisis – and a misconception that rooftop solar is to blame for the high costs. December 19, 2024 Anyone living in California knows that electricity prices are sky-high and continue to rise rapidly. This October, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-5-24, …

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Resident-led solar committee energizes 763-kW project at Connecticut retirement community

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Meadow Ridge, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Redding, Connecticut, recently energized a 763-kW solar project. It is the long-time vision of Meadow Ridge’s resident-led Solar Committee and broke ground in August with the support of the community’s ownership and management company Senior Care Development and Benchmark Senior Living. “This is an exciting day on …

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Wisconsin’s largest behind-the-meter solar project directly powers steel mill

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SunVest Solar, a renewable energy project developer, has completed construction of a 19.5-MW solar project at Charter Steel’s manufacturing facility in Saukville, Wisconsin. The landmark project is the largest behind-the-meter solar installation, directly powering Charter Steel — Wisconsin’s single largest energy user — with clean, local electricty. Credit: SunVest Solar “We are thrilled to have …

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Qcells reaches 28.6% efficiency on full-size tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell

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Qcells reported it has achieved a new world record, reaching 28.6% efficiency on a full-area M10-sized tandem solar cell that can be scaled for mass manufacturing. The efficiency measurement was conducted independently by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab. “The tandem cell technology developed at Qcells will accelerate the commercialization process of this technology and, ultimately, deliver a great leap …

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IEA-PVPS calls for harmonized testing, certification for building-integrated photovoltaics

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The latest report from the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) industry is facing significant challenges due to a lack of clear testing and certification procedures. It says international consensus and the harmonization of certification processes will be crucial for widespread adoption of the technology. December 19, …

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