The Virginia State Corporation Commission has approved a dozen new Dominion Energy solar projects for the state, expected to generate 764 MW. The approved projects include four solar sites totaling 329 MW that will be owned or acquired by Dominion Energy Virginia. They also include 13 PPAs totaling 435 MW with independently owned projects. “These […]
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Amphenol Industrial Operations’ solar product factory in Mesa, Ariz., has been producing and shipping domestic-made junction boxes to manufacturers and developers since January, the company reports. The factory can accommodate a dozen manufacturing lines, each with a capacity of around 100,000 pieces a month, the company added. Currently, the first line is producing approximately 3,000 […]
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Treasury and the IRS have authorized $4 billion in tax credits for 100 domestic projects aimed at accelerating renewable manufacturing at industrial facilities. The agencies are partnering to implement the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. At least […]
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Prevalon Energy, a Mitsubishi Power Americas company, has contracted with Idaho Power for a complete BESS coupled with a long-term service agreement that includes maintenance as well as remote monitoring. The four-hour battery storage project of up to 328 MWh will use the company’s Prevalon Battery Energy Storage Platform, an AC solution including the battery […]
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Lightstar Renewables has been awarded permitting for its 4.95 MW, 36-acre Nesler Road agrivoltaics community solar project. The greenfield community solar developer and long-term owner and operator of U.S. community solar farms says the Kane County, Ill., project is expected to generate enough energy to power 1,100 homes annually, while simultaneously cultivating hay for grazing […]
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Aardex has launched a new company, Stellera, which will specialize on end-to-end community solar project development with a focus on groups disproportionately impacted by the energy transition. “Aardex has a decades-long track record of successfully developing projects that positively impact communities,” says Caleb Hebel, principal for Aardex and Stellera. “Stellera is the natural evolution of […]
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GameChange Solar (GCS) has had what the company calls “certain performance enhancement features” of its Genius Trackers validated by research and analysis firm Enertis, which examined the company’s proprietary algorithms for the tracker series. The company says the report includes models estimating power production from three of its algorithms, as well as presented site analysis […]
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Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has entered into a PPA with Microsoft for power generated from two 200 MW LRE solar facilities currently under development: Morrow Lake Solar in Frio County, Texas, and Cradle Solar in Brazoria County, Texas. Both projects will utilize First Solar thin-film PV modules. “We are honored to collaborate with Microsoft in […]
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Amshore Renewable Energy has introduced its new Texas Route 66 Solar + Battery Project, available to utility companies and independent power producers. The company secured site control of approximately 1,500 acres for the project, offering potential for dual interconnection in ERCOT or SPP markets. “Amshore Renewable Energy’s Route 66 project in Texas is a testament […]
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Maxeon Solar Technologies has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas against Canadian Solar, alleging infringement of its patents relating to its tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell technology. The company says the innovations behind the technologies are protected by a global patent portfolio. “Maxeon has a strong heritage in […]
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Suniva and Heliene have executed a three-year strategic sourcing contract in which Heliene will incorporate Suniva’s U.S.-made solar cells into its domestically produced modules, with market availability slated for later this year. Heliene says its modules will be the first crystalline PV modules incorporating U.S.-made solar cells. “Heliene is proud to embark on this historic […]
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SnapNrack and CertainTeed are partnering in an effort to provide more assurance during residential panel installations by offering complimentary warranties with certain product purchase and work. The collaboration says it has introduced a panel and mounting option to market that does not void the asphalt shingle limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Under the partnership, a […]
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