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After a challenging but record-breaking year in 2023 for U.S. residential solar installations, the first six months of 2024 were characterized by near-record-low solar prices, persistently high interest rates, surging homeowner demand for storage and shifting shopper motivations. These factors, along with recent interest rate cuts, suggest the industry is at a turning point, with …

EnergySage says the residential solar market is at a ‘turning point’ Read More »

Clearway Energy Group announced that it has closed financing and begun construction of the 300-MW Pine Forest solar and 200-MW Pine Forest standalone storage projects in Hopkins County, Texas. Once complete, the Pine Forest projects will generate enough electricity to power over 90,000 homes . The energy storage system will store excess power and dispatch …

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CrewMate, a semi-autonomous lift-assist vehicle developed by Moog Construction, recently completed a field trial near Niagara Falls, New York, demonstrating the machine’s ability to help solar field workers install PV panels. Buffalo-based Montante Solar orchestrated the field trial with Moog Construction at a solar field atop a closed landfill. The undulating, steep terrain proved to …

New semi-autonomous vehicle helps to lift solar panels in the field Read More »

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Community Solar Consumer Choice Act, legislation that would support community solar projects and expand access to solar energy across the country, regardless of one’s income or ability to host a solar system on their roof. Senator Luján has been a champion in advancing clean energy through community …

New Mexico bill would expand low-income access to community solar Read More »

The Dept. of Commerce today released its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) case relating to solar cell imports from Southeast Asia. After an affirmative determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission in June that the U.S. solar panel manufacturing industry is being materially injured by imports of silicon solar cells and panels …

Commerce to tariff solar imports from Southeast Asia, some by as much as 300% Read More »

The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) has closed on bond financing of nearly $1.1 million for RAM Precision Industries to support the installation of a 237.6-kW solar energy system at the company’s facility in Montgomery County. The project was reviewed through OAQDA’s small business assistance program, which is expanding to support energy-efficient and clean …

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority helps finance 237-kW solar project for tool manufacturer Read More »

Jenny Laven, Lance Laven, Kevin Good, Shana Good, and Malcolm Proudfit after the sale of Laven Electric to Good Energy Solutions. Good Energy Solutions announced its acquisition of Laven Electric, a provider of electrical and solar services based in Leavenworth, Kansas. This strategic move strengthens Good Energy Solutions’ commitment to enhancing clean energy access and …

Kansas-based solar installer Good Energy Solutions acquires Laven Electric Read More »

Photo by Stetson Tchividjian, D3Energy, on LinkedIn Ameresco celebrated the completion of Utah’s first floating solar array at the end of September, developed in partnership with Mountain Regional Water Special Service District. The floating solar project, located on a holding pond at the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant, was commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended …

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Catalyst Power Holdings announced it has acquired Robison Energy, a New York energy services company (ESCO) focused in the ConEd footprint. The acquisition expands Catalyst Power’s customer base in Putnam and Westchester Counties. Catalyst Power’s retail power services can be augmented with a suite of complementary clean energy solutions for businesses, including Connected Microgrid solutions, …

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The U.S. energy storage market experienced significant growth in the second quarter, with the grid-scale segment leading the way at 2,773 MW and 9,982 MWh deployed. According to the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie’s latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report, every segment of the market experienced growth in Q2 over year-ago totals, …

US energy storage deployments continue to rise in 2024 Read More »