February 20, 2025 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

CPUC Approves Transmission Planning Portfolio at Least Cost to Ratepayers

SACRAMENTO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved electric resource portfolios for use in transmission grid planning to meet the state’s clean energy goals. The CPUC’s electric resource portfolios are a key input for the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to consider in its annual analysis of the transmission needed to bring online …

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How to leverage virtual power plants for a better grid

Markets / By Staff

As the Northeast accelerates its transition to a decarbonized, electrified grid, virtual power plants (VPPs) are emerging as a critical tool to help manage the challenges. However, despite their offer of cleaner and more affordable power through their ability to provide deeper integration of renewables and demand flexibility, VPPs will not take off over night, …

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CPUC Awards $9 Million in Final Round of Broadband Grants

News / By Staff

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $9 million in broadband infrastructure grants for five projects in Tuolumne County, marking a major milestone in the state’s historic $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program. These investments bring broadband access to underserved and unserved communities across California, reinforcing the state’s commitment to Broadband …

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OCI Energy, Arava Power form joint venture to develop 260-MW solar project

Industry / By Staff

OCI Energy and Arava Power have entered into their second agreement — forming a joint venture to develop Project SunRoper, a 260-MWAC solar farm in Wharton County, Texas. Located approximately 60 miles southwest of downtown Houston, the project will provide critical clean energy capacity to one of the highest electricity demand areas in Texas and …

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States that adopt recent building energy efficiency codes save more energy

Policy / By Staff

A report highlights the increasing benefits of building energy efficiency codes, and maps the states that are adopting them. Building energy efficiency is a key element of a least-cost 100% renewables grid, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory has found. February 20, 2025 Energy efficiency is “the first and best solution” to meet the growing need …

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Solar generation grew by 30% in 2024, says IEA

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The International Energy Agency’s latest market analysis says global solar generation surpassed the 2,000 TWh mark in 2024. It grew by 30% year-on-year for its highest growth rate since 2017, adding 475 TWh in the calendar year. February 20, 2025 From pv magazine Global Solar generation is forecast to meet roughly half of the growth …

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Freyr Battery rebrands as T1 Energy, relocates to Austin

Finance / By Staff

After acquiring the U.S. manufacturing assets of Trina Solar, Freyr Battery rebrands as T1 Energy and continues plans to produce both solar modules and cells in Texas. February 20, 2025 The company formerly known as Freyr Battery announced a rebrand with a new name and location. Now called T1 Energy, the company is now committed …

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SolarBank and Viridi partner on 3-MW community solar + storage project on closed landfill

Industry / By Staff

SolarBank has announced it is partnering with Viridi, producer of fail-safe battery energy storage systems (BESS), on the development of a combined 3.06-MWDC ground-mount community solar project and 1.2-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Buffalo, New York. The project is being constructed on a closed landfill site, transforming previously unusable land into a productive …

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Record-breaking rates of solar connected to the power grid in 2024

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A new report by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and BloombergNEF unpacks the market and policy trends facing the U.S. solar industry. February 20, 2025 Nearly 50 GW of new solar generating capacity was connected to the U.S. power grid in 2024, per the 2025 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. The 13th-annual report, released …

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Experts weigh in on solar recycling, repowering and public policy

Policy / By Staff

For an industry centered around the sun and the clean energy it provides, recycling is a complicated story. With many PV systems now starting to reach their end of life, there is growing concern about what happens to solar panels when they are no longer useful. Without an increase in solar recycling, the U.S. is …

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