North America

Kontrolmatik's Pomega Breaks Ground in South Carolina on 3-GWh Lithium Battery Plant
Kontrolmatik Technologies, via its subsidiary Pomega Energy Storage Technologies, has broken ground on a 3-GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in South Carolina. This is an important step in the development of sustainable energy solutions, as the factory will produce lithium-iron phosphate cells for North American grid-scale energy storage applications.
Feb 8, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Storage, USA, North America, South Carolina, Kontrolmatik Technologies
Lancaster, California's Large Solar Project Repurposes Honda & Nissan EV Batteries for Energy Storage
B2U Storage Solutions has started operations of a 25-MWh system at its SEPV Sierra hybrid solar + storage facility in Lancaster, California, utilizing 1,300 reused EV battery packs sourced from Honda and Nissan. This project is the largest operational UL 9540-certified energy storage system utilizing second-life EV batteries in the world.
Feb 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Lancaster
Midwest US States Lead in Solar Power Development: 15GW of Photovoltaic Panels to be Installed
With millions of acres of flat farmland, Ohio and Indiana are becoming leading US states for solar power development. 15GW of photovoltaic panels are expected to be installed in the two states between now and 2027, enough to power about 12 million households.
Feb 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America
AES, SRP as well as Meta unveil 100-MW solar farm in Arizona
A 100-MW solar farm in the United States state of Arizona that will serve community-based not-for-profit power and also water utility Salt River Project (SRP) as well as tech group Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) was inaugurated recently, SRP said on Monday.
Feb 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Arizona, North America, AES, solar farm, SRP, meta
More Than 100K Jobs In Clean Energy Announced Since US Adopted Climate Law - Study
Since the Inflation Reduction Act became law in August 2020, companies have announced more than 100,000 clean energy jobs in the US, according to an analysis by the nonprofit advocacy group Climate Power. The law provides billions of dollars in tax credits and other incentives to develop green industries.
Feb 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, North America, Joe Biden
Battery maker Eos says 2022 revenue meets guidance
United States zinc-based batteries supplier Eos Energy Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ: EOSE) last week said it anticipates to report yearly revenues constant with its previous guidance, while additionally making a forecast for 2023, and introducing a new agreement that expands its pipe.
Feb 6, 2023 // Storage, USA, North America, Eos, Joe Mastrangelo
Enel Green Power starts 29.9-MW solar project in Panama
Power utility group Enel Colombia said on Thursday it had actually released construction of a 29.87-MW solar farm in Panama, one of its 3 markets in Central America.
Feb 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, enel green power, North America, panama, Solar Project
MPC powers up El Salvador solar site
Santa Rosa as well as Villa Sol are the 3rd as well as 4th projects in the firm's portfolio
Feb 6, 2023 // Plants, El Salvador, North America, PV Power Plant, MPC
Lumin Smart Circuit Software Expands Its Energy-saving Product Line - Integrates with SolarEdge Batteries and Enphase.
Lumin, a smart circuit company, has now integrated its software with Enphase and SolarEdge energy storage products, allowing participating homeowners to easily personalize and manage circuits and prolong battery runtime. This integration joins Lumin’s other energy-saving products, and is a major step forward in the solar energy industry.
Feb 6, 2023 // Software, USA, North America, Lumin Smart Circuit
Pristine Sun Receives $250 Million Capital Boost from Private Equity and Family Office Investors
US renewable energy player Pristine Sun Corporation has announced a $250 million capital commitment from strategic private equity and family office investors to develop renewable energy projects. This will allow the firm to develop, finance, and build up to 5 GW of its solar projects.
Feb 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Pristine Sun Corporation
Meta Platforms Inc. to Secure 100% Renewables with Multi-Year Contract
US technology conglomerate Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has taken a step towards its goal of sourcing 100% renewable energy for its operations by signing a multi-year contract with energy and commodities trader Vitol. The contract involves the purchase of renewable energy credits and other environmental attributes from Vitol's 50-MW Ocotillo Wells solar project in California.
Feb 3, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Meta Platforms Inc.
New community solar set up marks milestone for ComEd
ComEd as well as Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) have actually introduced the opening of the 75th community solar advancement in ComEd's service territory. The 2.5-MW Speedway Solar project 10 miles southern of Joliet, Illinois, will supply greater than 350 ComEd consumers with accessibility to the benefits of solar power as well as savings on their energy bills.
Feb 3, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, ComEd, Scott Vogt
Mexico invites foreign financial investment in clean energy transition
Mexico invites investment by all nations in its clean energy tasks, its foreign minister claimed on Thursday, releasing a diplomatic charm offensive amid international concerns over questionable power reforms.
Feb 3, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Mexico, North America
EDF Renewables signs PPA for Texas solar farm
The customer will purchase the complete output of the 200MW project
Feb 3, 2023 // Plants, USA, PPA, Texas, North America, EDF Renewables, solar farm
Plenitude begins manufacturing from Texas solar farm
Power from the 263MW project has actually been offered to US retailer Target
Feb 3, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Plenitude, Stefano Goberti