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World’s largest second-life battery storage project joins Texas grid

In what appears to be the world’s largest project of the kind, Element Energy’s 53 MWh storage project – consisting of repurposed EV batteries – is now operating in West Central Texas. November 26, 2024 From ess-news California startup Element Energy has announced the commissioning of the world’s largest second-life, grid-connected battery energy storage installation. …

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California’s new community solar program still isn’t working

Installation / By Staff

In California, where electricity demand is skyrocketing, the Public Utilities Commission’s final decision on community solar has yet to create a viable community solar program for solar developers and other stakeholders. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision in March that the Net Value Billing Tariff (NVBT) conflicts with federal law, leaving …

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Ipsun Solar starts work on 1.58-MW storage unit rooftop solar portfolio

Industry / By Staff

An Ipsun Solar project from 2021. Ipsun Solar announced it is partnering with Versiris Energy to install 1.58 MW of rooftop solar on storage units throughout Virginia. This collaboration aligns with both companies’ commitment to increase access to clean energy and promote sustainability. The first completed installation project in this partnership is at a facility …

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Maxeon to focus only on US market, will lease New Mexico building for panel manufacturing

Industry / By Staff

Maxeon announced it will restructure its business to focus exclusively on the U.S. market. The global company based in Singapore will work out a deal with the parent company of its majority shareholder (TCL) to sell its European, Asian and Latin American sales and marketing. TCL will form a new unit, TCL SunPower International, for …

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Fifteen states shine with 50%+ solar growth in a year

Markets / By Staff

The US saw solar power generation grow by 21.6% over the last year, with 26 states outpacing the national average. Among these, a group of 15 states achieved remarkable growth of over 50%, led by some surprising players. November 26, 2024 Solar power electricity generation in the U.S. increased 17.5% in 2023 compared to 2022, …

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Sunrise brief: California new community solar program still isn’t working

Policy / By Staff

Also on the rise: Solar financing is alive and well. Utility-scale battery storage best practices to mitigate hazards. And more. Maine will not pursue a distribution system operator to advance distributed resources The Maine Governor’s Energy Office has invited comments on how the state may best meet its energy system goals, including growth of distributed …

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California new community solar program still isn’t working

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Dept. of Labor approves Nexamp’s Registered Apprenticeship Program

Industry / By Staff

One of Nexamp’s Illinois solar projects. Earlier this year, Nexamp launched its second national headquarters in Chicago at an event featuring Governor JB Pritzker and Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL). As part of that announcement, Nexamp committed to hiring an additional 50 team members and investing more than $2 billion in the state through its …

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Massachusetts Governor signs transformative clean energy legislation

Policy / By Staff

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed Senate Bill 2967 into law that includes siting and permitting reforms that will help to speed the buildout of solar and other clean energy technologies. It extends regional clean energy procurement timelines and offers battery energy storage incentives along with an energy storage procurement program. The bill also establishes the …

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Solar financing is alive and well

Finance / By Staff

Funding for solar manufacturing, project development, and more continues to roll in, as evidenced by three hundred-million-plus deals struck this week. November 25, 2024 Investor interest in solar energy in the United States is thriving. While higher borrowing costs have challenged the industry’s growth in recent years, the trend is clear: solar is growing. This …

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