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Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has announced that its 88-MW/352 MWh Chaparral Springs Battery Energy Storage System is now fully operational in Kern County, California. Designed to strengthen grid reliability and deliver flexible, dispatchable power, the BESS is part of a broader, multi-phase initiative that also includes a 174-MW solar facility — both developed, owned and… …

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Energy storage developer Hecate Grid has announced it has rebranded as Fullmark Energy. The rebranding coincides with the completion of several key milestones, including the company’s expanding portfolio of energy storage projects in California, collectively known as the Redwood Projects. This strategic rebrand reflects the company’s evolution from an organization focused primarily on project development… …

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EcoFlow introduces STREAM Series, a plug-and-play solar + storage system for the U.S. residential market. The system can be purchased with or without a battery. The battery version is known as STREAM Ultra. STREAM will be available in Utah at launch, with plans to roll out to other states in the future. Utah’s rising electricity… …

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Chipotle Mexican Grill has entered into an agreement with Nexamp to purchase renewable energy bill credits to support the construction and operation of 15 new community solar farms generating 75 MW in Illinois, New York, Maryland and Maine. Under the agreement, Chipotle will receive credits associated with 20 MW from the portfolio of projects, while… …

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SolarEdge Technologies has launched a solar-powered EV charging solution for businesses at Intersolar Europe 2025. Available now, the new solution includes a new EV charger for businesses, powered and controlled by an energy management system introduced following Wevo Energy’s acquisition last year. This solution joins the SolarEdge C&I ecosystem for commercial-scale solar and storage solutions.… …

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Solar tracker manufacturer Ideematec has extended its strategic partnership with Parliament Energy Holdings (PEH), the company responsible for the 640-MWDC Parliament Solar project in Waller County, Texas. Parliament Solar sustained no damage from both Hurricane Beryl and 10 on-site hail events during the construction phase and is now moving into operations. Ideematec will supply its… …

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On May 1, 38 House Republicans sent a letter to the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee asking for a full repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act in budget reconciliation. The signers assert the IRA will cost taxpayers $1 trillion over the next decade and will “jeopardize America’s return to energy dominance.” The… …

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EDP Renewables North America is celebrating the inauguration of its 200-MW Scarlet II Solar Energy Park in Fresno County, California. Scarlet II follows EDPR NA’s Scarlet I Solar Energy Park, consisting of 200 MW of solar and a 40-MW/160-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), which achieved commercial operation in 2024. This second phase of the… …

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A new sonnen-led virtual power plant (VPP) is developing in Texas. Abundance Energy customers can use their sonnenConnect home batteries to support grid stability and lower their own electricity costs. Optimized through the integration of Energywell Technology’s Proton platform with sonnen’s VPP battery control technology, each battery is continuously managed in response to market price… …

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Commercial Solar Panel Recycling (CSPR) has officially opened its flagship solar panel processing facility in New Jersey. The processing site in Phillipsburg joins CSPR’s operational centers in Canajoharie, New York, and Atwater, California. In November 2024, CSPR was granted a Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) permit by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)… …

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