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Developers close $538 million for 1.2 GWh battery storage facility in Canada

From ESS News Boralex, a renewable energy company based in Québec, Canada, has successfully closed $538 million financing for a 300 MW/ 1,200 MWh BESS project, the Hagersville Park. Located in Haldimand County, Ontario, it will be the largest BESS project to date in Canada once it reaches the commissioning stage. Hagersville’s financing is comprised …

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BloombergNEF: Stationary storage installations surge to 170 GWh in 2024

From ESS News While progress has been steady, for many years stationary battery applications have played the supporting role to the EV headliner. During this period, lithium ion batteries were produced primarily for mobility and consumer applications, with either utility-scale or home battery systems were somewhat of an afterthought producers. 2024 saw that dynamic shift, …

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CleanChoice Energy flips switch on its first owned-and-operated solar project

CleanChoice Energy announced it has interconnected its first fully owned-and-operated solar project. Located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, the Blairs Valley solar farm has the generating capacity to supply the equivalent of 4,500 homes with renewable energy. It is the first completed of several upcoming projects in the company’s pipeline. The Blairs Valley solar project has …

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ABB to acquire Gamesa Electric’s business including BESS, utility inverters

ABB announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the power electronics business of Gamesa Electric in Spain from Siemens Gamesa to strengthen ABB’s position in the growing market for high-powered renewable power conversion technology. The acquisition will significantly expand ABB’s existing power conversion product and service offering to renewables OEMs and end users, with …

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Walmart, Nexamp to bring 31 community solar projects to five U.S. states

The 31 community solar projects will be in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and Minnesota. December 17, 2024 More than 120 MW of solar energy is expected due to a partnership between Walmart and Nexamp, which will develop 31 community solar projects across five states. The solar facilities will be in five states: Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and …

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Burns & McDonnell complete 200-MW solar portfolio for Alliant Energy in Iowa

Burns & McDonnell has completed construction of two solar energy projects for Alliant Energy in Iowa — the 150-MW Wever solar project and the 50-MW Creston solar project. “These projects stand as a testament to Alliant Energy’s commitment to sustainability and our dedication to safety and resilience,” says Jami Stone, construction project manager at Burns & …

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Jones Power tapped for civil construction for two large Arizona solar-storage projects

The two project sites are located near Phoenix and Tucson. December 17, 2024 Mississippi-headquartered Jones Power announced it has been selected by two utility-scale engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms to perform civil construction on two large solar and battery energy storage projects.  Jones Power’s scope of work includes erosion control, clearing, grubbing, construction entrances, …

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Premier PV harnessing solutions to use advanced connector cap from AWM

eBOS solutions provider Premier PV will use advanced connector caps from Affordable Wire Management on Premier PV harnessing solutions. AWM’s Solar LOTO improves connector reliability during installation and protects construction crews and O&M workers during energization and maintenance of solar projects. Solar crews traditionally use basic dust caps, party balloons or plastic bags to cover …

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