USA

First Solar Expands Ohio Operations with New Distribution Hub
First Solar is making strategic moves to increase production capacity in Ohio, with plans for a new distribution centre, expanded module production, and a research and development centre. Their goal is to achieve a 14 GW production footprint in the US by 2026.
Jan 22, 2024 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, North America, Ohio
Record-Breaking Solar + Storage Project Powers California's Grid
Terra-Gen and Mortenson complete the largest solar + storage project in the US, supplying power to major entities and showcasing a collaboration with the US Department of Defense.
Jan 19, 2024 // Plants, Storage, USA, North America, terra-gen, PV Power Plant, Mortenson
Bloomberg Partners with Ørsted for Largest US Solar Project
Ørsted's largest solar project in the US, the Mockingbird Solar Center, will provide Bloomberg with renewable energy to cover 100% of its US electricity usage and 80% of global usage, while preserving native prairie and boosting the local economy.
Jan 19, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Ørsted, PV Power Plant
Nature's Energy Duo: Wind and Rain Power Artificial 'Plants'
Harness the power of wind and rain with tiny leaf-shaped generators that can create electricity, offering a glimpse into a future of clean energy production.
Jan 18, 2024 // Technology, USA, North America
Meyer Burger Halts German Plant, Shifts Focus to US
Swiss solar tech company Meyer Burger shifts focus to the US, closing its German manufacturing site and anticipating significant profits in the American market.
Jan 18, 2024 // Manufacturing News, USA, Germany, Europe, meyer burger, North America
Vertical Panels: The Future of Solar Farming in the US
Next2Sun's agrivoltaics projects bring vertical solar panels to the US, maximizing land use and offering protection for crops and soil health. Collaboration with iSun in Vermont marks a new milestone.
Jan 17, 2024 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, Germany, Europe, PV module, North America, startup, Next2Sun
LG Electronics Unveils First US Factory for Advanced EV Chargers
LG Electronics opens first US factory for EV charging stations, boosting America's charging infrastructure. New tech jobs and revenue opportunities await in North Texas.
Jan 16, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Storage, USA, North America, LG Electronics, EV charger
Intersect Power Energizes Massive 640-MW Lumina Solar Park
Intersect Power's Lumina Solar project in Texas is now operational, generating enough power for 243,000 homes and providing economic development and energy security.
Jan 12, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Intersect Power, PV Power Plant
Public Input Sought for Nevada's 400-MW Solar Park Proposal
The US Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposed 400-MW solar park project in Nevada, including a battery energy storage component. Help determine if the area is suitable for this sustainable initiative.
Jan 11, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Nevada, North America, Solar Park, Bureau of Land Management
Microsoft and Volt Energize Ohio with Solar Power Partnership
Microsoft and Volt Energy Utility join forces to build a 125 MW solar farm in Ohio, creating jobs and supporting environmental justice and diversity initiatives.
Jan 11, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Microsoft, North America, Ohio, Volt
Eni's Plenitude Expands US Solar Portfolio with 272 MW
Eni's Plenitude secures 80% stake in US solar farms, boosting its portfolio by 272 MW. The $400 million deal propels Plenitude towards its goal of 1.2 GW capacity in the US by 2026.
Jan 10, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Plenitude
QCells and Microsoft Forge 12-GW Solar Power Partnership
Microsoft partners with QCells to become one of the world's largest buyers of renewable energy, investing in solar modules and services to achieve its sustainability goals.
Jan 9, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Microsoft, PV module, North America, Qcells
Key Capture Unloads 120 MW of US BESS ITCs
Key Capture Energy LLC has sold investment tax credits for 120 megawatts of battery energy storage systems in New York and Texas, monetising the projects for immediate use. SK E&S's Key Capture is currently constructing 623 megawatts of energy storage with another 9 gigawatts in development.
Jan 8, 2024 // Storage, USA, North America, Key Capture Energy LLC
EDPR Sells 80% of US Solar Portfolio
EDPR's sale of 80% stake in 340-MW US solar portfolio is an exciting move towards its EUR 7 billion asset rotation programme. This USD 400 million deal marks a quarter of its goal, and will shape the future of energy.
Jan 5, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, EDPR
Badger Hollow Solar Park: 300 MW Now Online
Badger Hollow solar park is now fully operational, supplying enough electricity for 90,000 homes each year. 500,000 solar panels make up the 300MW power plant, owned by MG&E, We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service. An exceptional feat in renewable energy, this park is a major milestone for lowering carbon emissions.
Jan 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Wisconsin, North America, PV Power Plant