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Origis Energy and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association have completed construction and reached commercial operation on Escalante Solar, a 200-MW PV project built on the site of the former 253-MWAC, coal-fired Escalante Station near Grants, New Mexico, which was retired in 2020. The 200-MW Escalante Solar project reached commercial operations and started producing power on …

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the U.S. solar panel manufacturing industry is materially injured by imports of silicon solar cells and panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The Commission will now pass the decision-making baton to the Dept. of Commerce, which will decide if …

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K2 Systems is shifting production for two of its  solar attachments, including a new solar mount, to the United States to comply with domestic content requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. The MiniRail Comp System by K2 Systems The first product is the CrossRail System, a rail-based racking designed to work on various roof types, …

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Solar sales and design platform Aurora Solar is expanding into whole-home electrification and energy needs. Aurora’s new tools can aid with energy optimization, storage retrofit proposals and storage modeling. According to Aurora Solar’s “2024 Solar Industry Snapshot,” 10% of homeowners want to electrify their home before considering solar and 37% feel solar panels are more valuable …

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority today announced $5 million is now available for demonstration projects that co-locate solar siting and agricultural operations in New York State. Through the Environmental Research Program, this funding will support researchers, solar developers, farmers, non-profit organizations and local governments interested in demonstrating the use of the …

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Credit: NextEra Energy Entergy and NextEra Energy Resources, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, today announced a five-year joint development agreement that will accelerate the development of up to 4.5 GW of new solar generation and energy storage projects. The agreement represents significant progress toward Entergy’s growing portfolio of renewable generation. “We’re excited about this joint …

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The Copperhead Solar & Storage site in Falls County, Texas. National Grid Renewables announced the start of commercial operation at its Copperhead Solar and Storage Project located in Falls County, Texas, further expanding the company’s clean energy economic benefits across the Lonestar State. Located in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market, Copperhead is …

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Today, Arevia Power announced the signing of a power purchase agreement with NV Energy for the largest solar energy and battery storage project in Nevada. This groundbreaking project, valued at over $2.3 billion, represents the most significant investment in renewable energy in the state’s history. Expected to be in service by the end of 2027, …

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A 3-MW community solar project in Morris, Illinois. Summit Ridge Energy More than four million households had adopted rooftop solar in the United States by the end of 2023. However, certain communities still face substantial barriers to rooftop solar adoption, especially households living in multifamily housing, renters and low-income households. Community solar — where multiple …

Berkeley Lab finds community solar is reaching intended underserved subscribers Read More »

In the first quarter of 2024, the U.S. solar industry installed 11.8 GW of new solar capacity, bringing the country’s total to 200 GW. This is according to the latest “U.S. Solar Market Insight” report from SEIA and Wood Mackenzie. The report also publishes the final numbers for 2023 — the country added over 40 …

US residential solar takes a hit in Q1 2024 Read More »