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Maine’s new solar facilities feature agrivoltaics, U.S.-made components

Two agrivoltaic solar facilities in Maine will provide the state with low-cost energy while bolstering the local agricultural industry. January 29, 2025 Two agrivoltaic solar facilities made of mostly domestic components are generating power to Maine’s grid. Both facilities will use dual-use agriculture services such as solar grazing. The two facilities consist of Brooks Solar, …

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New York Power Authority approves first 3 GW of renewables projects in strategic plan

Industry / By Staff

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees has approved its first strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources in New York State to advance Governor Kathy Hochul’s climate agenda. The NYPA Renewables Strategic Plan includes details on 37 projects in every region of the state that represent a combined potential capacity of more …

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Agrivoltaics business model analysis shows 16% to 43% return on investment

Finance / By Staff

An analysis of sheep-raising and grazing costs indicates that breeding flocks yield higher overall profits, while purchasing and reselling a new flock each year may result in a higher return on investment due to reduced off-season upkeep costs. January 29, 2025 Agrivoltaic business models for raising and grazing sheep suggest returns on investment ranging from …

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GE Vernova to begin making utility solar inverters in Pennsylvania

Industry / By Staff

GE Vernova’s 2,000-V FLEXINVERTER GE Vernova announced it is planning to invest nearly $600 million in its U.S. factories and facilities over the next two years to help meet the surging electricity demands around the world. The new investments — expected to create approximately 1,500 new U.S. jobs — will help drive U.S. energy affordability, …

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Sunrise brief: The semiconductor crunch is easing. What’s next for solar?

Policy / By Staff

Also on the rise: The state of the domestic solar and energy storage supply chain, Q1 2025. U.S. solar power purchase agreement prices rise 3.3% in Q4. And more. New York City’s solar industry expects growth amidst federal uncertainty Despite changing energy priorities in Washington, D.C., NYC’s solar marketplace will continue to thrive: Good news …

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National Grid Renewables begins construction of 117-MW Ohio solar project

Industry / By Staff

National Grid Renewables started on-site construction at its Sycamore Creek Solar Project located in Crawford County, Ohio, which once operational, will deliver 117 MW of solar power and generate an estimated $27 million in direct economic benefit for the local community. “We have a longstanding commitment to bringing forth sustainable energy solutions for the residents …

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From flipping burgers to flipping the switch on community solar

Installation / By Staff

More than 30 Wendy’s and McDonald’s franchise locations in Illinois are estimated to save an annual $20,000 in electrical costs by subscribing to community solar, the savings of which will increase as more community solar projects come online. January 28, 2025 Local community solar projects will save 31 Wendy’s and McDonald’s locations across Northern Illinois …

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The semiconductor crunch is easing. What’s next for solar?

Policy / By Staff

Crucial to panels, inverters and batteries, semiconductors are the solar industry’s silent workhorses; however, material scarcity and supply chain issues loom. January 28, 2025 Microelectronics power everything from cell phones and computers to the electric grid and artificial intelligence. They’re critical components of the societal fabric and an increasingly hot commodity in the solar ecosystem. …

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KISTERS hail monitoring systems offer real-time support to utility-scale solar projects

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As hailstorms become increasingly frequent and severe, utility-scale solar farms face significant risks of damage and downtime. Global environmental data solution company KISTERS reiterates the value of its HailSens IoT, a hail monitoring system offering real-time measurements and post-event analysis. HailSens IoT equips solar farm operators with hyper-local, real-time data on hail events. The system …

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Solar glass manufacturer incentivized to set up U.S. facility

Policy / By Staff

Canadian Premium Sand, (CPS), recently received notice from the Internal Revenue Service that it will grant $75 million in tax credit allocation to the company’s planned U.S. facility. The company has selected a former glass factory site in the “southern” U.S., but it has not disclosed the location. CPS said it intends to partner with …

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Month: January 2025