LandGate has published a study on the state of solar development in West Virginia, with a look at both potential and current activity within the region. The study evaluates solar development in the state through the lens of federal and local regulations, available incentives, grid interconnection and integration.  The company says findings include a breakdown […]

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Cleanleaf Energy has contracted to provide O&M services for utility-scale projects totaling 350 MW in Georgia and Pennsylvania.  The company’s Dallas Realtime Operations Center will support the projects.  “This achievement underscores our capabilities and readiness to handle more utility-scale projects and the synergies of our large DG footprint in 27 states combined with a growing […]

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Silfab Solar has been selected for an innovation award by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to continue its development of back-contact N-type cells demonstrating efficiencies of at least 26%.  The company is developing the cells on a 300 MW pilot line, which is set to operate alongside Silfab’s main N-type cell manufacturing at its […]

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Vehicles and accounts managed by KKR’s insurance business have provided a $300 million corporate financing facility to Origis Energy.  Proceeds from the facility are set to support the continued development and construction of Origis’ pipeline of solar and storage projects. “Demand for renewable energy financing is stronger than ever and we are pleased to support […]

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RWE Clean Energy has added 599 MW of solar and BESS projects, acquired from Galehead Development, across three projects located in Idaho, Oregon and New York.  Cedar Ridge is a 300 MW solar project paired with a 150 MW energy storage asset located in Blaine County, Idaho, is in its development stage.  Remington is a […]

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NextEra Energy Resources and Nucor have broken ground on the 250 MW Sebree Solar Energy Center, located in Kentucky. Nucor has entered into a 250 MW PPA for energy from the center, which is set to be constructed using low embodied carbon steel from Nucor divisions in the region.  “The Sebree Solar Energy Center will […]

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JEA has finalized agreements for the development of three renewable energy solar facilities within its Jacksonville, Fla., service territory, with a total available output of 200 MW.  “These solar energy facilities are an investment in sustainability and reduced emissions for our community for generations to come,” says JEA’s Vickie Cavey. “This is a crucial step […]

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is making a $71 million investment, including $16 million from President Biden’s infrastructure law, in R&D and demonstration projects aimed at increasing the network of domestic solar manufacturers. The department selected projects it felt addressed gaps in the domestic solar manufacturing supply chain capacity, including equipment, silicon ingots and […]

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We Recycle Solar and Renewables.org have expanded their collaboration and are launching a program for developers, IPPs and manufacturers to make tax-deductible donations of surplus, residual and used PV panels. “This is far more than just a recycling program. We’re actually clearing pathways for meaningful community impact and substantial financial benefits,” says AJ Orben, We […]

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The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has adopted a Solar for All program that the commission hopes will spur development of more solar and retail energy storage projects across the state.  Going forward, the program will be administered by each of the investor-owned utilities that serve electric energy affordability program (EAP) customers, while […]

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PosiGen has received a $150 million expanded commitment through a direct lending infrastructure fund managed by Brookfield Asset Management.  Brookfield and PosiGen began working together last year, with funding now totaling $400 million, including this latest investment. “Brookfield’s support for meaningfully upsizing its financial commitment so quickly is a testament to the strength of our […]

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Arevon Energy, in partnership with CenterPoint Energy, have broken ground on construction for the 228 MW Posey Solar Project in Posey County, Ind.  Arevon developed the project along with CenterPoint, with Bechtel serving as its EPC contractor. CenterPoint will be the project’s long-term owner and operator during its estimated 35-year lifespan. “Posey Solar provides significant […]

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