Enphase Energy Inc. has started production shipments of IQ8 microinverters for customers in North America. “We are pleased to deliver our customers the all-in-one Enphase Energy System powered by the software-defined IQ8 solar microinverters,” says Badri Kothandaraman, president and CEO of Enphase Energy. “We began piloting the product in the third quarter of 2021 with […]
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Meyer Burger Technology AG is establishing a production site for high-performance solar modules in Goodyear, Ariz. The investment is an important step in meeting Meyer Burger’s commitments to produce modules near end-customers, source material from regional suppliers, and improve overall sustainability by reducing transportation emissions and optimizing the carbon footprint of the company’s solar modules. […]
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SolaREIT, a solar real estate investment fund, has executed a $2 million solar land deal with developer partners PTR Holdco and Prospect 14. The deal involves a parcel of land on which a 20 MW solar project in Pennsylvania will be constructed. “We’re excited to work with PTR Holdco and Prospect 14 to bring more […]
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), joined by partners at Sandia National Laboratories and the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute, has launched the Heliostat Consortium (HelioCon), an international effort to drive down the cost of heliostats. HelioCon, led by NREL, emphasizes the significance of heliostats as a key component of […]
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Enel Green Power North America has begun operating two new clean power plants, including its first renewables-plus-storage hybrid project. The new additions come as the company embarks on an accelerated growth plan involving the addition of 6.5 GW of new renewable capacity and 1.4 GW of energy storage over the next three years. The 181 […]
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In 2020, renewable energy sources – including wind, hydroelectric, solar, biomass and geothermal energy – generated a record 834 billion kWh of electricity, or about 21% of all the electricity generated in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Only natural gas (1,617 billion kWh) produced more electricity than renewables in the […]
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Doral Renewables LLC has acquired the Brenneman Solar Project from Avangrid Inc. The project is a nominal 150 MW AC utility-scale solar photovoltaic development project in Macon County, Ga. The project, located in the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council (SERC) energy market, has secured almost 1,600 acres under long-term leases with local landowners and has a […]
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Verde Solutions LLC, a full-service renewable energy development firm based in Chicago, is partnering with the Village of Minooka, Ill., for a solar array at the Minooka Wastewater Treatment Plant. This solar project will reduce the energy expenses for the village while saving more than 20,000 metric tons of carbon emissions over its lifespan. To […]
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SolaREIT, a solar real estate investment fund, has executed a $2 million solar land deal with developer partners PTR Holdco and Prospect 14. The deal involves a parcel of land on which a 20 MW solar project in Pennsylvania will be constructed. “We’re excited to work with PTR Holdco and Prospect 14 to bring more […]
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), joined by partners at Sandia National Laboratories and the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute, has launched the Heliostat Consortium (HelioCon), an international effort to drive down the cost of heliostats. HelioCon, led by NREL, emphasizes the significance of heliostats as a key component of […]
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AES Corp. has acquired Community Energy Solar LLC, bringing 10 GW of solar to AES’ pipeline. “AES has experienced tremendous growth in renewables in the U.S. this year, placing it among the leading renewables players in the country. Community Energy has built a top reputation over the last 20 years for its ability to successfully […]
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Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $376 million multi-project financing package and mobilized construction of its 173 MW DC Bellflower Solar project, located about 40 miles east of Indianapolis in Henry and Rush counties. A power purchase agreement with Verizon Communications Inc., announced in early 2021, was key to achieving this project milestone. “This […]
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