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From ESS News Resource Plan (IRP) with the first update since 2023 showing further acceleration in the utility’s adoption of (BESS). Georgia serves as the eighth most populous U.S. state and a major economic hub in the Southeastern United States. IRPs are long-term planning reports that are considered and approved by state regulators in many …

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Located mostly on Bureau of Land Management land, Desert Quartzite is expected to generate enough electricity to meet the consumption needs of more than 163,000 average California homes. February 3, 2025 Desert Quartzite, a 300 MW / 600 MWh solar-plus-storage project located mostly on Federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in …

Large-scale solar with 600 MWh of storage now operational in California Read More »

The company said its growth outlook is strong, “especially in the United States.” February 3, 2025 Brookfield Renewable Partners, a publicly traded renewable power development platform, announced its fourth quarter and full year results for 2024, posting another record year for assets developed. The company developed about 7 GW of capacity and deployed and committed …

Brookfield Renewable Partners developed 7 GW of clean energy in 2024 Read More »

Also on the rise: Fair Access to Community Solar Act introduced in Washington State. Startup unveils polymer battery electrolytes that eliminate thermal runaway. And more. Meteomatics secures $22 million to help businesses navigate extreme weather impacts Meteomatics will use the funding to help meet the growing demand for insights into hyperlocal extreme weather events. Fair …

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The average cost of an 11 kW rooftop solar installation after federal tax credits is $20,552, said marketplace operator EnergySage. What will your utility-provided electricity cost over the next 25 years? January 30, 2025 The average solar shopper in the U.S. needs about 11 kW to cover their electricity usage, said solar marketplace provider EnergySage. …

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The Sycamore Creek Solar project will deliver 117 MW of clean energy to the PJM grid when complete. January 30, 2025 National Grid Renewables broke ground on the upcoming 117 MW Sycamore Creek Solar Project in Crawford County, Ohio. The facility, which will connect to the PJM grid, is National Grid Renewables’ fifth solar project …

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From ESS News Industry forecasts show that energy storage is set to reach roughly 450 GWh by 2030 under a baseline scenario, but the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) argues that more is needed to ensure America’s energy security and resilience. In its new whitepaper, the U.S. solar trade body has unveiled a vision for …

SEIA calls for 700 GWh of U.S. energy storage by 2030 Read More »

The program offers citizens of the Métis Nation in Ontario, Canada a one-time, forgivable loan toward installing a rooftop solar system. January 29, 2025 A solar panel program designed to reduce the carbon footprint of homes owned by the Métis Indigenous people across Ontario was launched by the Métis Nation of Ontario. The program also aims …

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Two agrivoltaic solar facilities in Maine will provide the state with low-cost energy while bolstering the local agricultural industry. January 29, 2025 Two agrivoltaic solar facilities made of mostly domestic components are generating power to Maine’s grid. Both facilities will use dual-use agriculture services such as solar grazing. The two facilities consist of Brooks Solar, …

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More than 30 Wendy’s and McDonald’s franchise locations in Illinois are estimated to save an annual $20,000 in electrical costs by subscribing to community solar, the savings of which will increase as more community solar projects come online. January 28, 2025 Local community solar projects will save 31 Wendy’s and McDonald’s locations across Northern Illinois …

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