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Lightsource bp funds community initiatives with 180-MW Louisiana solar project

Lightsource bp’s 180-MWDC solar project in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, has entered commercial operation. The Prairie Ronde Solar project is located about 30 miles north of Lafayette. “The Prairie Ronde solar project is a powerful example of domestic energy investment in action,” said Emilie Wangerman, COO of Lightsource bp USA. “Working together with our partners,… …

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Sunrun, PG&E launch VPP to solve California grid constraints

Projects / By Staff

Sunrun and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) have formed an innovative partnership to help bolster California’s electric grid. The collaboration will use hundreds of Sunrun solar + storage customer homes to deliver targeted load relief to neighborhoods identified with highly constrained electric grids. The goal of this approach is to help avoid or defer …

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The current state of U.S. polysilicon production

Policy / By Staff

Despite rising tariffs on imports and a looming U.S. Department of Commerce investigation, American solar-grade polysilicon production is expected to keep pace with the growth of the domestic PV supply chain. March 26, 2025 From pv magazine 03/25 U.S. solar module manufacturing has grown fivefold since supportive legislation passed in 2022. Over that time, 70 …

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American-made LG Energy Solution lithium battery cells to be used in Delta’s residential ESS

Industry / By Staff

Delta has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solution Vertech to use LG’s American-made battery cells in Delta’s residential energy storage systems. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution will provide Delta with 4 GWh of residential lithium battery cells from 2025 to 2030, which will be integrated into Delta’s upcoming All-in-One Box for… …

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Moving forward after record-breaking year for community solar

Projects / By Staff

By Jeff Cramer | President and CEO | Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) The numbers are in: 2024 was the biggest year yet for community solar in the United States. According to Wood Mackenzie, we installed 1.7 GW of new community solar capacity — a 35% increase from 2023 — bringing the nation’s total …

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Solar provides viable long-term solution for food and beverage companies

Installation / By Staff

As companies like Firestone Walker Brewing Company, navigating rising energy costs and tight margins, solar power is emerging as a viable solution to stabilize expenses and meet corporate sustainability goals. March 26, 2025 When California-based Firestone Walker Brewing Company approached REC Solar, they had a goal in mind: brew beer with sunshine. “Brewing is …

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New York Power Authority announces first fully owned solar project

Industry / By Staff

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) acquired full ownership of a 20-MW solar energy generation project in the town of Fort Edward in Washington County. The Somers Solar project is the first to be acquired, owned and operated by the Power Authority under its expanded authority — signed into… …

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California solar on canals initiative moves forward

Markets / By Staff

The California Solar Canal Initiative project aims to use information gained in a University of California, Merced study and begin to identify communities willing to generate electricity with solar arrays over their canals. March 26, 2025 The California Solar Canal Initiative (CSCI) aims to increase the number of solar installations on California’s canals. The initiative …

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Seven top research universities kick off California Solar Canal Initiative

Industry / By Staff

An initiative led by faculty from seven top research universities — six of which are in California — aims to accelerate the deployment of solar arrays over the state’s extensive canal network. According to a 2021 UC Merced study published in Nature Sustainability, covering large sections of the state’s 4,000 miles of canals with solar… …

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Case study: PureSky leans on Terrasmart to optimize NY community solar portfolio

Industry / By Staff

U.S. solar developer PureSky Energy works within the community solar market and operates its projects for their entire lifetime, prioritizing collaboration with landowners, towns and other local stakeholders to ensure long-term partnerships in the communities. With over 9,000 customers signed up and more than $5 million in savings, the company is helping Americans enhance their… …

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Month: March 2025