More money than ever is being invested in renewables – a record $174 billion in the first half of 2021 – and investment in solar projects is up 9%, at an all-time high of $78.9 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Renewable Energy Investment Tracker. With greater investment comes greater scrutiny and the push for maximum returns. […]

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NEXT Energy Technologies Inc., makers of a proprietary transparent photovoltaic coating that transforms commercial windows into energy-producing solar panels, has been awarded a $3 million grant by the California Energy Commission to scale-up and demonstrate its glass-coating technology process for fabrication of solar power-generating windows. The project, Rapid Innovation Development of Energy Generating Windows for […]

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While federal leaders continue deliberations on how to build a cleaner, healthier future, states are making strides to advance renewable energy, according to a new roundup of state legislative highlights from Environment America. “The United States of Clean Energy, Summer 2021” report summarizes clean energy progress and commitments made in spring and summer state legislative […]

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Borrego, a developer, EPC and O&M provider for large-scale renewable energy projects in the U.S., has been selected by The AES Corporation to engineer and construct three utility-scale solar projects in Michigan. The projects – located in Cement City, Pullman and Letts Creek – have been mobilized for construction and are scheduled to come online […]

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Soltage LLC, an independent power producer, and Harrison Street, an investment management firm focused on alternative real assets, have invested in a 20 MW portfolio of community solar assets and Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) solar projects located in North Carolina, South Carolina and Maine. The portfolio serves customers including investor-owned utilities purchasing electricity […]

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Ameresco Inc., a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, is entering into a joint venture with Hannah Solar Government Services (HSGS), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) renewable energy company. The joint venture was facilitated as part of the SBA Mentor Protégé Program, which helps eligible small businesses, known as protégés, gain […]

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PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is partnering with sustainable infrastructure company Endeavour to roll out Endeavour’s patented GridBlock platform for utilities. GridBlock technology simplifies the integration of photovoltaics, energy storage and advanced DC services such as electric vehicle fleet charging while also providing tools to improve grid resiliency. GridBlock hardware manufacturing will be fully U.S.-based, […]

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First Solar Inc. has broken ground on its third manufacturing facility, in Ohio. The new 3.3 GW DC facility, which is scheduled to commence operations in the first half of 2023, represents a $680 million investment. When fully operational, the facility is expected to scale the company’s northwest Ohio footprint to a total annual capacity […]

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Buckeye Partners LP has acquired a 270 MW, construction-ready solar project from OCI Solar Power LLC. Project Parker includes two sites that are located in Falls County, Texas. OCI Solar Power has secured site control and completed all permitting and electrical interconnection agreements. Buckeye plans to start project design and construction later this year, with […]

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EDP Renewables North America LLC and Salt River Project (SRP) have executed a 25-year power purchase agreement for 200 MW at the Randolph Solar Park in Pinal County, Ariz. The development is expected to be operational in 2023. SRP’s investment is part of the utility’s expanded commitment to add 2,025 MW of utility-scale solar resources […]

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $45 million for projects that will help seamlessly integrate clean energy sources onto the grid. The funding, which also creates a new $25 million consortium, will advance the domestic manufacturing of solar energy and electric grid technologies. “To flip the switch on climate change, we need a […]

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LS Power has formed Rev Renewables LLC as a new subsidiary focused on the development, acquisition and operation of energy storage and renewable projects. With a 2.4 GW portfolio of operating storage, solar and wind projects at launch, Rev’s portfolio includes a California-based battery storage portfolio (615 MW by the end of 2022) that includes […]

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