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NYPA looking for proposals for solar installation at State University of New York at Oneonta, preferably with a battery energy storage system. A second, non-lithium long-duration energy proposal is sought. February 9, 2024 The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is planning a 5.2 MW solar energy project on two separate parcels at the State University …

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REC Advanced Silicon Material LLC is shutting down one of its two polysilicon production facilities in the United States. It says the decision is primarily due to regional structural imbalances in supply and demand for electricity. February 8, 2024 From pv magazine global Norway-based REC Silicon has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, REC Advanced …

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PairTree features bifacial solar panels available in 4.6 kW and 5 kW units combined with a 42.4 kWh capacity storage system and one or two AC level 2 EV chargers. February 6, 2024 Paired Power, a U.S.-based solar charging infrastructure manufacturer, launched PairTree, a stand-alone, solar-powered canopy and electric vehicle (EV) charger that the company …

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Alaskan tribal communities are improving the payback on renewables projects by forming independent power producers, thus gaining access to a state subsidy. February 6, 2024 Alaska’s Northwest Arctic Borough is working with nine tribal communities located near the Arctic Circle that have renewable energy systems to create a legal structure for each system converting it …

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Sunrise brief: Long-duration energy storage market to reach $223 billion in 20 years. Read More »

Alternatives to lithium-ion batteries are likely to emerge, according to a report on IDTechEx. February 5, 2024 Variable renewable energy (VRE) generation sources like solar and wind are expected to increasingly move toward being the dominant source of electricity globally by midcentury. With the variability of intermittent cycles of electricity generation provided by these sources, …

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Changing regulations, programs, and renewable energy targets are placing New York City on a path for increased solar buildout. February 5, 2024 New York City faces unique challenges to meet its renewable energy goals, being a densely populated area with a robust built environment. Despite the challenges, the city is going all-in on solar with …

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Backed by funding from leading corporations and institutions, Solarcycle sets up shop in Mesa, Arizona, to advance a circular economy for the solar industry. February 5, 2024 Solarcycle, a solar recycling company, announced the opening of its new headquarters in Mesa, Arizona. In addition to office space and a recycling facility, the headquarters is also …

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New research from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has shown that combining rooftop PV systems with battery storage and heat pumps can improve heat pump efficiency while reducing reliance on grid electricity. February 1, 2024 From pv magazine global Fraunhofer ISE researchers have studied how residential rooftop PV systems could be combined …

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