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Transferable tax credits to catalyze $3.8 trillion in U.S. economic activity

A Crux 2024 market intelligence report expects the tax credit market to play a pivotal role in meeting the increasing demand for affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. February 10, 2025 Last April the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final guidance for the transfer of clean energy tax credits, a provision within the Inflation Reduction Act …

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Vaisala’s Colorado Headquarters Achieves Sustainability with Innovative Solar Technology by S-5!

Projects / By Staff

Finland-based Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, embarked on a visionary project to erect a cutting-edge U.S. headquarters in Louisville, Colorado, showcasing its unwavering dedication to sustainability. S-5!, a global leader in solar attachments for metal roofs, helped them to achieve their goals. The project encompassed the construction of a new building …

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EDP Renewables wraps up 400-MW solar portfolio for Microsoft

Industry / By Staff

EDP Renewables North America announced that it has delivered on three new utility-scale solar projects totaling 400 MW. Microsoft has agreed to purchase 389 MW of electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) from the projects through long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs). The delivery of these projects brings the total operational portfolio to five projects …

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Two lithium battery makers pull plug on American manufacturing plans

Industry / By Staff

Two companies attempting to set up gigawatt-scale lithium battery factories have canceled their plans for American manufacturing. KORE Power confirmed to local news that it was abandoning its 12-GWh factory plan in Buckeye, Arizona, and FREYR just revealed it would sell its ESS manufacturing site in Georgia. KORE Power first announced its Arizona manufacturing plans …

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Freyr Battery abandons plans for Georgia battery factory

Policy / By Staff

Freyr Battery announced it abandoned plans to build a battery factory in Coweta County, Georgia. The factory was announced in 2022, the first phase of which was expected to produce approximately 34 GWh with an estimated capital investment of $1.7 billion. The company also announced it is moving its global corporate headquarters to Austin, Texas. …

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Trump Is Freezing Money for Clean Energy. Republican States Have the Most to Lose.

News / By Staff

In less than three weeks, President Trump has thrown the U.S. clean energy industry into chaos, with much of the economic damage hitting Republican states and districts. In a quest to eliminate any funding linked to climate change, the Trump administration has frozen federal grants for everything from battery factories to electric school buses and …

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In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week

Policy / By Staff

U.S. raises solar polysilicon, wafer and cell tariffs from China to 60% After the Biden administration doubled Section 301 tariffs from 25% to 50%, the Trump administration has added another 10%. Hidden fastener solar mount requires no holes in exterior roofing layer A new attachment for asphalt shingle and composite slate roofs enables solar installation …

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Maine community solar portfolio receives $118.2 million in financing

Installation / By Staff

Forty-three small businesses will receive credits for the 22.7 MW dc generated from the projects. February 7, 2025 A portfolio of four community solar projects in Maine are expected to benefit from $118.2 million in financing. BlueWave, the projects’ developer, owner and operator, said the 22.7 MW dc portfolio are qualified for Maine’s Net Energy …

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The solar bowl: Which US sports stadiums have the most solar panels?

Installation / By Staff

As we enter Super Bowl weekend, pv magazine looks at how the National Football League and other major league sports adopt solar. February 7, 2025 This weekend, Super Bowl LIX takes place between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Each year, the NFL and other sports …

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Moss Landing fire leads to emergency regulations

Policy / By Staff

From ESS News Less than a month after a BESS fire at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Monterey County, California, the Orange County Board of Supervisors enacted an ‘urgency ordinance’ to place a temporary moratorium permitting BESS facilities. The fire at the Moss Landing Phase 1 project erupted at the 300 MW Phase I energy …

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