Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) is proposing nine new battery energy storage projects totaling approximately 1,600 MW, to further integrate renewable energy resources and improve reliability of the California electric system. If approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), these nine projects would bring PG&E’s total battery energy storage system capacity to more […]

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Algonquin Power Fund (America) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., has selected Talesun Solar’s PV modules for solar power projects in New Mexico and Texas with a combined capacity of 57 MW. The utility-scale solar power projects are expected to include approximately 126,000 of Talesun’s bifacial PV modules, which are […]

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NV Energy has received final approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) to purchase from Primergy Solar LLC the Iron Point and Hot Pot Solar PV and battery storage projects in Humboldt County, Nev. The projects, which are owned and being developed by Primergy, total 600 MW AC of solar paired with 480 […]

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Ameresco Inc., a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has been awarded the Slemon Park Microgrid project in Canada, which it will develop in collaboration with Prince Edward Island (PEI) Energy Corp. The two will work collaboratively with the Slemon Park Corp. to utilize the park’s infrastructure to implement the microgrid. It […]

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Blackstone has launched Blackstone Credit’s Sustainable Resources Platform, which will focus on investing in and lending to renewable energy companies and those supporting the energy transition. This initiative brings together Blackstone Credit’s scale and expertise in these areas with the firm’s ESG and portfolio operations capabilities to deliver value by providing new solutions and sources […]

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Ameresco Inc., a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has been awarded the Slemon Park Microgrid project in Canada, which it will develop in collaboration with Prince Edward Island (PEI) Energy Corp. The two will work collaboratively with the Slemon Park Corp. to utilize the park’s infrastructure to implement the microgrid. It […]

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MidAmerican Energy is planning a $3.9 billion renewable energy project in Iowa, including wind and solar generation, and the exploration of new technologies to advance the company’s transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. In a filing with the Iowa Utilities Board, MidAmerican’s proposed project, called Wind PRIME, would add 2,042 MW of wind generation and […]

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Leeward Renewable Energy has entered into 15-year renewable energy purchase agreements (REPAs) with Verizon Communications. Verizon will purchase the energy generated from four of Leeward’s wind and solar projects under development: Blackford County Wind, Horizon Solar, White Wing Ranch Solar projects, and an 80 MW wind project in development with details to come. In aggregate, […]

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Napier Park Global Capital and Ethical Power Group have formed a joint venture, Lynher Energy, which will invest in large-scale solar and battery storage assets in the U.K. and Europe Ethical Power will act as servicer to the joint venture, including the provision of services relating to development, construction, operations and maintenance, and asset management. […]

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Vanderbilt University, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Nashville Electric Service (NES), Duck River Electric Membership Corp. (DREMC) and Silicon Ranch Corp. broke ground on a new solar farm that is now under construction in Bedford County, Tenn. The 35 MW AC Vanderbilt I Solar Farm is expected to begin producing power before the end of 2022, […]

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Cordelio Power has acquired a 900 MW AC pipeline of utility-scale solar projects from SunEast Renewables LLC. The projects are located primarily in New York, including over 600 MW AC of projects fully contracted under 20-year agreements with the New York State Energy Research Authority (NYSERDA). The remainder of the portfolio comprises early-stage projects located […]

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Appalachian Power has issued a new request for proposals (RFP) for up to 1,000 MW of wind and 100 MW of solar generation resources with optional battery energy-storage systems. The proposals will help the company meet the renewable energy requirements established by Virginia’s Clean Economy Act (VCEA).  Under the VCEA, Appalachian Power must meet annual […]

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