North America

US-German Alliance Launches Perovskite Solar Plant
REVKOR and H2GEMINI partner to construct a 5GW solar cell and module production facility, beginning production in Q2 2024. The project will utilize HJT/Perovskite technologies and mark a milestone for renewable energy.
Aug 2, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, Germany, Europe, perovskite, North America
Alternus' US Sunrise: 32MW Solar Scheme
Alternus Energy acquires 32MW solar project in Tennessee, US, to generate $2.3m in annual revenue. 30-year power purchase agreements with two regional utilities ensure project's success, with tip of the spear CEO Vincent Browne expecting it to be operational for the 1st quarter of 2025.
Aug 2, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Alternus Energy
Biden Boosts Solar: New Rules Proposed
The Biden Administration has proposed modernizing solar permitting rules on federal lands to accelerate environmental reviews & encourage early public engagement, reducing delays & pollution in underserved communities - part of the President’s Permitting Reform Agenda.
Jul 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, biden
Avangrid Starts Building 240-MW Texas Solar Farm
Avangrid is building a 321 MW solar farm in Texas, scheduled to become operational in 2025. It's first in the state and will provide renewable energy to US tech company Meta Platforms Inc. Avangrid is the third largest renewable energy operator in the US.
Jul 28, 2023 // Plants, USA, Texas, North America, avangrid, solar farm
Enphase's US Expansion: 2 Solar Factories and Jobs
Enphase Energy Inc. has announced its second U.S. factory partnership with Foxconn in Wisconsin. Learn about the Q2 earnings report, shipments from U.S. contract manufacturers, and net IRA benefit of 1.6 million. Third U.S. contract manufacturer shipments to start in Q3 2023.
Jul 28, 2023 // Inverters, USA, North America, Enphase
Matrix, First Solar Partner for 2.1GW Order
First Solar and Matrix Renewables have come together to deliver 2.1 GW of advanced thin film modules to power projects in the US and Spain. First Solar's technology is low-carbon and EPEAT-approved, with US and India factory expansions along with framework agreement with Energix Renewables. Responsibly powering the future!
Jul 28, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Spain, First Solar, Europe, North America, Matrix, thin film module
Dominican Republic: SUNfarming to Build 50 MW Agro-Solar Farm
SUNfarming invests $150 million in a 72,400 MWh solar farm, scheduled for completion by 2022. Get the latest details on this ambitious project.
Jul 28, 2023 // Plants, Dominican Republic, North America, PV Power Plant, SUNfarming
Clearway Powers Up: Closes Financing on CA's Largest Battery
Clearway Energy Group has closed a 147-MW/588-MWh battery energy storage system project in California's Kern County. Financing came from a consortium of lenders, HASI, Clearway Energy Inc, and a committed tax equity investment. SCE will purchase the energy storage capacity to help improve grid reliability. SEO writer with 10 years experience.
Jul 28, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, North America, Clearway Energy Group
Heliene Expands to Minnesota: 1-GW Solar Plant, 1.5-GW Cell Factory
Heliene, a Canadian solar panel manufacturer, is expanding its operations to Minnesota, investing $145 million to build a 1GW solar panel and 1.5GW solar cell manufacturing plant. Production will begin in 2024/2025, with updates to existing facilities also taking place. Learn more about Heliene's ambitious expansion to the Midwest.
Jul 25, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Canada, solar cell, solar panel, North America, heliene
Meyer Burger to Build 2GW Solar Cell Factory in CO
Meyer Burger Technology AG announced the construction of a 2-GW solar cell production facility in Colorado Springs, creating 350 jobs and offering tax credits and discounted rates. The company is receiving prepayments and a loan, and will adjust sales and marketing to cope with the challenging EU solar market. Initial EBITDA figures show a loss of EUR 42 milllion.
Jul 24, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, solar cell, meyer burger, North America
NY's Largest Rooftop Solar: Open to Subscribers
Medline Industries completed the largest rooftop solar project in New York, a 7.2-MW community solar project funded by $8 million of private and public investment. This project is estimated to benefit 600 residents and create 266 new jobs. PowerFlex CEO commends Medline’s commitment to sustainability.
Jul 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, USA, New York, North America, rooftop solar project
RWE Secures 300 MW+ Solar PPAs in Virginia
Germany-based energy giant RWE AG has agreed to eight Power Purchase Agreements with Dominion Energy Inc. for seven projects in Virginia, producing 750,000 MWh to meet the electricity needs of 70,000 homes. RWE Clean Energy will serve as long-term owner-operator and has an 80-MW off-take deal plus DER PPAs in place.
Jul 19, 2023 // Plants, USA, Virginia, Dominion Energy, North America, rwe, PV Power Plant
Bifacial Perovskite: Revolutionizing Renewable Energy
Discover how innovative bifacial perovskite solar cells could revolutionize the renewable energy landscape, delivering higher efficiency at reduced costs with potential for 10-20% more power generation than monofacial modules. Research funded by the US DOE.
Jul 18, 2023 // Technology, USA, NREL, solar cell, perovskite, North America
Heelstone Secures 320MW US Solar Funding
Heelstone Renewable Energy LLC closes tax equity investment with Advantage Capital to fund four utility-scale solar projects with a combined capacity of 320 MW DC in Georgia, expected to power over 55,000 homes annually in late 2023 or early 2024.
Jul 14, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, heelstone renewable energy, Solar Project
FMPA's 450 MW Expansion: Powering Up Florida's Solar Future
FMPA and Origis Energy partner to expand Florida Municipal Solar Project to 600 MW, providing low-cost, reliable solar power to 20 municipal electric utilities by 2026. Cost-effective for customers and greener for the environment.
Jul 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, USA, North America, Origis Energy, FMPA, PV Power Plant