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NV Energy adds new value to solar + storage in latest resource plan

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) has issued a final order regarding NV Energy’s three-year resource plan that takes a positive step forward by holding NV Energy accountable and valuing distributed energy resources, such as local solar and storage, as cost-effective measures. In the order, the PUCN mandates more regular and substantial stakeholder interactions, …

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Sunrise brief: REC Silicon shuts down polysilicon operations in Moses Lake

Markets / By Staff

Also on the rise: Predictions for the solar energy landscape in 2025. Samsung launches monobloc air-to-water heat pumps. And more. REC Silicon shuts down polysilicon operations in Moses Lake The reason given for the shutdown is the inability to “improve the level of some key impurities,” and would not be able to deliver a quality …

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Canadian Solar to supply two Texan battery projects

Installation / By Staff

From ESS-news.com Canadian Solar has secured deals to supply 315 MWh of direct-current coupled BESS capacity to two projects in Texas. The Sino-Canadian solar and energy storage company announced, on Dec. 12, 2024, it had secured the deal to supply 188 MWh of BESS capacity to the Gaia project, in Navarro County; and 127 MWh …

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Predictions for the solar energy landscape in 2025

Policy / By Staff

The clean energy transition is about more than environmental benefits. It’s about creating jobs, stimulating economic growth and achieving energy independence. January 2, 2025 Today, with the evolving political landscape under the Trump administration, it’s more critical than ever for solar companies to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead with clarity and purpose. Resilience in …

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Samsung launches monobloc air-to-water heat pumps

Markets / By Staff

Now available in the North American market, the manufacturer says these heat pumps work with new AI technology and reportedly perform better when connected to a PV system. January 2, 2025 From pv magazine Global South Korea’s Samsung has launched new residential air-to-water heat pumps for heating and domestic hot water (DHW) in multi-unit homes, apartments, new-builds and …

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$11 million funding opportunity for solar that benefits wildlife and agriculture

Finance / By Staff

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office announced the Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) notice of funding opportunity, which will award up to $11 million to improve the compatibility of large-scale solar (LSS) facilities with wildlife and agriculture. The funding intends to support research and development, technical assistance, and stakeholder …

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Major trends that shaped U.S. solar energy in 2024

Policy / By Staff

Falling solar module costs, a ramp-up in domestic manufacturing, backed up grid interconnection queues, high interest rates and shifting policies, trade policy enforcement, weather resilience efforts and more have guided the solar industry to where we stand today. December 31, 2024 Throughout the year, pv magazine USA provides regular news and analysis for the U.S. …

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REC Silicon shuts down Moses Lake polysilicon plant

Industry / By Staff

REC Silicon announced that it is ceasing production at its Moses Lake, Washington, facility. The company shut down its polysilicon production facility in Montana earlier this year as well. REC Silicon now has no operating polysilicon efforts within the United States. The company said that while production of polysilicon will be discontinued in Moses Lake, …

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Solar industry thought leaders predict the future

Policy / By Staff

Raghu Belur, co-founder and chief product officer at Enphase Energy, a microinverter and energy storage company, expect demand for energy to continue its upward trajectory. “Demand for energy will continue to accelerate due to electrification, driven by electric vehicles, heat pumps, data centers, and much more,” Belur said. “Renewables will be the most cost-effective and …

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Texas coal plant to switch to solar + storage by 2027

Industry / By Staff

A coal plant in Texas will soon transition into a solar + storage facility to provide clean renewable energy to 47 rural South Texas counties. San Miguel Electric Cooperative Inc. (SMECI) has been awarded a more than $1.4 billion investment by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) program, which provides grants …

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