Deriva Energy has acquired Spanish Peaks Solar, a 140 MW solar project in Las Animas County, Colo., from power developer JUWI. With the addition of the site, Deriva Energy will own and operate 388 MW in Colorado and is set to provide energy to Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association through a 19-year PPA. “We are […]
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First Solar has acquired a 1.2 million sq. ft. facility in Troy Township, Ohio, formerly known as Peloton Output Park, that is expected to be repurposed into the company’s new distribution center. The center will serve the company’s three Ohio manufacturing facilities, which had a combined annual nameplate capacity of approximately 6 GW of capacity […]
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S-5! has introduced an addition to its balance of systems lineup, the MLPE Mount. The product provides a universal method for attaching module level power electronics (MLPE) directly to PV module frames, says the company, adding that the mount secures optimizers and microinverters along the underside of the module frame with the aim of simplifying […]
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Strata Clean Energy has broken ground on its Scatter Wash battery storage complex in Phoenix, a 255 MW facility that is expected to become operational next April and will service Arizona Public Service (APS) customers. “This groundbreaking demonstrates a considerable advancement in large-scale sustainable energy solutions in a major growing metropolitan area, underscoring Strata’s dedication […]
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Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) says it will provide O&M, asset management, accounting, remote monitoring and related services for REC Solar’s renewables portfolio, including solar and energy storage projects for hundreds of U.S. commercial enterprises, such as manufacturers, retailers, schools, universities and municipalities. This award increases CAMS’ renewable assets under management to over 5.6 GW […]
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AES Corp. says it completed 3.5 GW of renewables projects in 2023, nearly doubling the capacity constructed compared to the previous year. “This construction milestone represents a new record and a growth rate of nearly 100% over 2022,” says Andrés Gluski, AES president and CEO. “Including these newly added projects, AES’ portfolio of renewables now […]
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Skylight Lending has closed on a multi-million-dollar credit facility with M&T Bank, positioning the company for a planned expansion into five states. “Our long-term relationship not only provides Skylight with the financial resources needed for expansion but also underscores the confidence M&T Bank has in our vision and the potential of the residential solar market,” […]
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Ørsted has signed an 80 MW PPA with Bloomberg for renewable energy generated by the Mockingbird Solar Center, a 471 MW project currently under construction near Paris, Texas. This is the company’s largest solar project in the U.S., as well as the company’s first project to incorporate conservation efforts with the protection of native prairie […]
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Ardagh Glass Packaging and CI Renewables are moving forward with development of a solar project in Madera, Calif., with a capacity of up to 10 MW. The project, built and operated by VALTA Energy, is set to be completed this year. It will supply electricity to Ardagh Glass Packaging’s Madera manufacturing site and is expected […]
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Amazon invested in more than 100 new solar and wind energy projects last year, becoming the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy for the fourth year in a row, says the company. The company now has more than 500 wind and solar projects globally, and once operational, are expected to generate more than 77,000 […]
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Mercom Capital Group has released its annual report on funding and M&A activity for the solar sector, finding that total corporate funding, including from VC, public market and debt financing, increased 42% year-over-year in 2023. The report further found $34.3B was raised in 160 deals, compared to $24.1B in 175 deals the previous year. Almost […]
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Maxeon Solar Technologies has introduced its new commercial partner program aimed at domestic solar installers and dealers. The company is offering providers joining the program access to its high-efficiency modules, warranties and sales support, along with other features. “We know how important it is for our partners to thrive, and the Maxeon Commercial Partner Program […]
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