What’s holding back investments in New Hampshire’s EV charging infrastructure is the requirement that any utility investment must be approved by state-appointed public utilities commissioners, according to a recent report by Clean Energy NH. February 27, 2025 Nearly 3 million electric vehicles (personal light-duty) are expected to be on New England roads by 2033, according …
Permitting and other “soft costs” account for over the half expense of residential solar projects, making rooftop solar less accessible for many Minnesotans, a new report finds. February 27, 2025 Inconsistent and resource-intensive permitting processes across Minnesota are hindering the growth of rooftop solar, a report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) found, making …
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A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirms that throughout 2024, solar remained the nation’s fastest growing source of electricity as the mix of all renewables increased their output by almost 10% and provided almost a quarter of the total. Key Year-to-Date (YTD) Trends… …
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SolarEdge Technologies announced that its comprehensive U.S.-manufactured solar inverter portfolio has achieved Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act compliance, notably including its planned C&) 480-V product line. This milestone will enable participation in federal infrastructure projects, including federally funded grants and projects, while supporting domestic manufacturing and job creation across its facilities in Florida and… …
The thin-film PV manufacturer sold a record 14.1 GW of modules resulting in sales increasing year-on-year, yet the company faces global policy uncertainty going forward. February 26, 2025 First Solar, a U.S. manufacturer of thin-film solar modules, reported fourth quarter earnings, missing Wall Street expectations. But income is up and sales are forecast to be …
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A new study by Agile Electrification and the UC San Diego Design Lab finds 65% grid defection, where homeowners use self-generated power and rely less on the power grid, can save North Bay homeowners an estimated $150,000 over 20 years by reducing and stabilizing energy costs and protecting against future rate increases. The study demonstrates …
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Facebook parent company Meta has signed a landmark environmental attribute purchase agreement (EAPA) that will enable Cypress Creek Renewables to construct a 396-MWAC/505-MWDC solar facility in Texas, supporting the social media platform’s goal to match its operations with 100% clean and renewable energy. The new solar facility, Hanson Solar, will be owned and operated by …
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Brookfield Asset Management agreed to purchase National Grid’s renewable energy business, including its utility-scale solar, onshore wind and battery-storage U.S. assets. February 26, 2025 National Grid will sell its U.S. onshore renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management for nearly $1.74 billion. The sale, which will go to Brookfield Renewable Partners and the Canadian investment firm’s …
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Intertek, an industry quality assurance provider, verified that GameChange Solar‘s Genius Tracker single-axis solar tracker system is compatible with approved components for operation of a solar project at 2 kV. Genius Tracker was installed on a 5-MW project in the Southeast operating with 2 kV electrical system. Credit: GameChange Solar The transition from 1,500 V …
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First Solar has filed a patent infringement claim against JinkoSolar, related to a TOPCon patent that First Solar owns due to a company acquisition from 12 years ago. First Solar filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. First Solar owns U.S. patent No. 9,130,074, which covers manufacturing methods for TOPCon silicon solar …
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