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SEIA white paper lays out framework for engaging with communities and minimizing impacts of solar siting. September 28, 2022 With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, and solar contracts setting records, development of utility-scale solar farms is expected to accelerate. As a result, large-scale project siting will become a challenge. The Solar and Storage …

Strategies to maximize clean energy development while being good land stewards Read More »

More than half the activity is taking place in Texas, according to Wood Mackenzie analysis. September 28, 2022 When the the Inflation Reduction Act was passed in August, the future looked bright for solar in the United States due to the $370 billion earmarked for supporting renewable energy buildout and boosting climate resilience. Just a …

Utility-scale solar contract capacity sees record growth in Q2 Read More »

A new market for residents to opt in to renewable energy contracts opens in California following Gavin Newsom’s signature on the Community Renewable Energy Act. The law will now be evaluated and implemented by the California Public Utilities Commission. September 27, 2022 Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, California passed AB 2316, the Community Renewable Energy …

California renters will now have access to community solar Read More »

EDP Renewables North America announced the start of construction on its 240 MW Cattlemen I Solar Park in Milam County, Texas. EDP Renewables North America developed and will construct, own, and operate Cattlemen Solar Park, to be built in two stages, which will represent capital investments of approximately $320 million and $220 million. The company estimates …

Bristol Myers Squibb joins Meta as offtaker of 240 MW Cattlemen solar park Read More »

Distributed solar energy systems can play an important role in increasing the resilience of the nation’s grid. September 23, 2022 When it comes to power and electricity, you’ve likely heard the word ‘resilience’ used across the energy sector. At the Energy Department, that means a power system with the ability to prepare for and adapt …

Solar Resilience: Keeping communities connected Read More »

BlueWave Solar, a certified B Corp, is committed to integrating Environmental Social Governance throughout development of dual-use solar projects. September 21, 2022 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) may have been used first in a 2004 report titled “Who Cares Wins”, which was a joint initiative of financial institutions spearheaded by the United Nations. The thought behind …

Dual-purpose solar makes a greater impact Read More »

The 2.4 MW rooftop solar array provides about 17% of the convention center’s energy needs, and when not in use, it power nearby neighbors. September 19, 2022 RE+ is taking place this week in a showcase of solar and sustainability. The Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California is LEED certified and has a 2.4MW rooftop …

Anaheim Convention Center: A showcase of sustainability Read More »

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Sunrise brief: Qcells launches residential energy storage solution in the U.S. Read More »

Solar installations for public and private schools in the U.S. have tripled since 2015. Your school could benefit from it, too. September 16, 2022 Schools from grades K-12 are adopting solar energy at an accelerated pace as they target improved sustainability and reduced energy costs. Since 2015, solar for schools has tripled, and now 9% …

Nearly one in ten K-12 schools have adopted solar energy Read More »