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Microsoft investing in 100-MW solar portfolio for underserved communities in Arkansas, Louisiana

Clearloop, the carbon solutions platform for Silicon Ranch, announced a new multi-year agreement with Microsoft to deploy up to 100 MWAC of solar projects over the next three years in historically underinvested communities. The new agreement accelerates decarbonization and drives capital investment in approximately 20 socioeconomically diverse American communities. Working with environmental tech nonprofit WattTime, …

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Net metering under fire in Maine

Policy / By Staff

Sponsored by Senators Trey Stewart (R-Aroostook) Stacey Guerin (R-Penobscot) two nearly identical bills, LD 32 and LD 257, aim to do away with rules that allow owners of solar projects of a certain size to receive credit for the energy sent to grid. “These bills ultimately threaten to dismantle community solar, one of the few …

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Record 1.7 GW of U.S. community solar installed in 2024

Projects / By Staff

The U.S. community solar market installed a record-breaking 1.7 GWdc of capacity in 2024, a 35% increase from 2023, according to a new report. Released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), the report also details how long-term growth hangs in the balance amid policy uncertainty at both national and …

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Robots, contractors and insurance at RE+ Northeast 2025

Markets / By Staff

The winter solar power conference held in Boston each February showcased a broad range of vendors ready to support solar power deployment, with contractors, engineering firms and finance and insurance providers taking a much larger presence on the show floor. February 24, 2025 If you’re not in the solar industry, you might wonder why there’s …

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EDP Renewables teams with Amazon on new Mississippi solar park | Projects Weekly

Projects / By Staff

In this edition of the Projects Weekly, EDP Renewables has built a new 100 MW solar project in Madison County, Mississippi. Nautilus Solar Energy has acquired nearly 11 MWdc of Illinois community solar from Renewable Properties. Radiance Solar and SolAmerica are building a 2.86 MW solar array in Illinois. Read on for more. EDP Renewables …

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First Solar cashes in on sale of Inflation Reduction Act tax credits

Finance / By Staff

Generated from the manufacturer’s U.S. facilities, First Solar expects to receive gross cash proceeds of approximately $819 million upon the transaction’s completion. February 24, 2025 First Solar sold $857 million in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) transferable tax credits generated from its U.S.-based manufacturing facilities. The sale of 45X advanced manufacturing production tax credits was executed …

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Kansas army base now powered by 16-MW solar portfolio

Industry / By Staff

Rooftop solar on homes on the Fort Riley base. The latest solar installation phase included ground-mount arrays. Onyx Renewables announced the completion of Phase 3 of its onsite solar energy project at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Riley in Kansas. Executed in partnership with sustainable infrastructure solutions provider, Corvias, this latest phase of development will generate …

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Top solar panels for output, cost-efficiency, warm climates, and more

Installation / By Staff

Residential solar marketplace provider EnergySage released a review of top solar panel brands for the U.S. market. February 24, 2025 Solar marketplace operator EnergySage, which provides quotes and estimates for rooftop solar, released an overview of the top solar panel brands on its marketplace based on various criteria. The company weighted its rankings based on …

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U.S. solar panel manufacturer Bila Solar to purchase domestic cells from ES Foundry

Industry / By Staff

Silicon solar cell manufacturer ES Foundry announced a multi-year agreement to supply 300 MW of U.S.-made solar cells to Bila Solar, a domestic solar module manufacturer. The solar cells will be made in Greenwood, South Carolina. This strategic partnership between ES Foundry and Bila Solar highlights the growing demand for domestically produced solar technology and …

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RP Construction Services rebrands as Ampacity Renewables

Industry / By Staff

Large-scale solar installer RP Construction Services (RPCS) announced during Intersolar & Energy Storage North America that the company is rebranding to Ampacity Renewables. The term Ampacity is defined as the maximum amount of current that a conductor can safely carry. Credit: Ampacity Renewables “For over a decade, we have served our customers as a trusted …

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