Ubiquitous Energy, a next-generation technology company developing transparent solar technology for architectural glass, has successfully demonstrated 1.5-meter-wide glass coated uniformly with the company’s UE Power transparent solar materials. The company says this achievement shows the ability to scale UE Power to large sizes uniformly, which is critical in achieving high-performing solar devices while maintaining the […]

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Raptor Maps, a solar lifecycle management software provider, has closed $22 million in Series B funding for its Raptor Solar software platform. The round was led by Canadian private investment firm MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. (MKB), which specializes in accelerating innovation in energy, transportation and climate tech. Other investors include the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, […]

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Raptor Maps, a solar lifecycle management software provider, has closed $22 million in Series B funding for its Raptor Solar software platform. The round is led by Canadian private investment firm MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. (MKB), which specializes in accelerating innovation in energy, transportation and climate tech. Other investors include the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, […]

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill into law which creates a property tax exemption for residential and mixed-use solar energy systems up to 25 kW in size. This new law expands energy freedom for consumers and creates an additional incentive to do business in the Commonwealth. “With his signature, Governor Youngkin has significantly […]

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Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is investing in a 200 MW solar power plant designed to accelerate its decarbonization program in line with the Barrick Gold Corp.’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Roadmap. NGM is majority owned and operated by Barrick. NGM is partnering with First Solar to manufacture all modules required to support the construction. NGM has […]

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Duke Energy continues to expand solar power in North Carolina, with its 22.6 MW Stony Knoll Solar power plant in Surry County now in operation. The project is owned and operated by Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS). The project was selected as part of the competitive bidding process established by 2017’s solar legislation in North […]

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New data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that renewable energy continued to grow and gain momentum despite global uncertainties. By the end of 2021, global renewable generation capacity amounted to 3,064 GW, increasing the stock of renewable power by 9.1%. Although hydropower accounted for the largest share of the global total […]

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ClearPath Energy has contracted with Castillo Engineering to provide electrical design and engineering for a 38.25 MW portfolio of six community solar projects in upstate New York. Ranging from 4.5 MW to 7.5 MW in size, the projects are currently in late stages of construction in central New York, some of which have already achieved […]

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In 2021, Americans used 5% more energy than in 2020, according to the most recent energy flow charts released by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Last year, Americans used 97.3 quads (quadrillion BTU) of energy, which is 4.4 quads more than last year’s 92.9 quads – equivalent to a 5% increase. Both 2020 and 2021 […]

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First Solar Inc. has signed a master supply agreement (MSA) to supply 4 GW DC of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules to Silicon Ranch. The deal, one of First Solar’s largest, will see Silicon Ranch’s projects in the United States receive modules from 2023 to 2025. Silicon Ranch will benefit from the evolution of First […]

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Origis Energy, a solar and energy storage developer, has placed an order for 750 MW DC of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solar modules from First Solar Inc. The deal utilizes First Solar’s agile contracting approach, and Origis will benefit from any advances in technology through 2024, when the cadmium telluride (CadTel) thin-film modules will be delivered […]

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Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s (MassCEC) 2021 Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry Report highlights that over 101,000 clean energy workers are employed in the commonwealth as of December 2020, representing an increase of 68% since 2010. Additionally, in 2020, the clean energy industry contributed $13.7 billion to the gross state product (GSP), accounting for roughly 2.4% of […]

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