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SB Energy's $1.9B Solar Projects: Biden Tax Credits Boost US Manufacturing
SB Energy, backed by SoftBank, has secured financing for four solar projects in Texas. They are the first to qualify for federal tax credits, and Google will buy 75% of the energy produced. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Truist Bank are helping finance the projects, which will create 1.3 gigawatts of power.
Dec 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, sb energy
SB Energy Funds 1.3GW Solar Portfolio with IRA Domestic Content
SB Energy Global secures $2.4bn to finance 1.3GW US solar projects, creating good-paying jobs and driving clean energy deployment. Domestic content adder provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act fuel US manufacturing.
Dec 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, sb energy
PearlX Solar Powers Up Multi-Family Homes in CA
PearlX is making a lasting impact in Central California - providing 800 apartment residents with discounted power and increased cash flows for building owners via lease payments. With the CPUC's Virtual Net Metering program, California residents can enjoy clean, renewable energy at no upfront cost. Join PearlX as they strive to reach their goal of 25,000 apartment renters by 2025.
Nov 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, California, USA, North America, PearlX
Summit Ridge's 100MW VA Solar Buy
Summit Ridge Energy expands solar capabilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia with 19 community solar projects and an investment of USD 250 million. Their portfolio will represent over two thirds of the state's Shared Solar Program, with cost savings extended to low-income households. Discover how Summit Ridge is reshaping the energy landscape.
Nov 29, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Virginia, North America, summit ridge energy
Solar Panels on Canals: Water-Energy Win-Win
Discover how two pioneering projects are merging energy production with water conservation to preserve agricultural land and conserve energy. Get the details on Project Nexus in California and the Gila River Indian Community project in Arizona.
Nov 29, 2023 // Technology, USA, solar panel, North America
Amazon Powers Up Oklahoma: Solar Farm Planned
Amazon continues its commitment to clean energy with its first solar farm in Oklahoma. The Kiowa County project will generate 100 megawatts of power, with three projects producing 618 megawatts of clean energy. Amazon is aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2025 and investing in more than 400 global wind and solar farms. Local communities can benefit from this clean energy project.
Nov 22, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Amazon, North America, PV Power Plant
Swift Current Powers NYSERDA with 402 MW Solar
Swift Current Energy has confirmed a 20-year power purchase agreement to its huge 402-MW Solar project in Pennsylvania. This record-breaking NYSERDA procurement is the only project located outside of New York. Construction begins next summer, with commissioning expected 2026. Swift Current is also developing 1,000+ MW of solar and storage projects across former coal mines in PA.
Nov 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Pennsylvania, North America, Swift Current
Ohio Solar Boom: 168 MW in Construction
National Grid Renewables has begun construction of two Ohio solar parks, with a total of 167.5 MW capacity. The Ross Park (120 MW) and Fayette Park (47.5 MW) will use First Solar modules and reduce 145,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. Ross Park will generate USD 27 million in revenue for the county over 25 years, while Fayette Park will contribute USD 10.6 million.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Ohio, PV Power Plant, National Grid Renewables
Groundbreaking on Box Canyon: BrightNight-Cordelio Solar Project Soars
BrightNight and Cordelio Power start construction of a massive 300-MW solar farm in Arizona. Box Canyon Solar Project to generate 900,000 MWh of renewable energy annually, powering 77,000 homes and businesses, with USD 134 million in local economic benefits. Operational in 2025, it will expand their joint venture partnership to 2 GW capacity.
Nov 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Arizona, North America, solar farm, Cordelio Power, brightnight
Enbridge Invests in Ohio's Largest Solar Project
Experience the first phase of the 749 MW DC/577 MW AC Fox Squirrel solar project joint venture between Enbridge and EDF Renewables, estimated to create 450 jobs and USD 25 million in taxes. Get ready for clean energy from Ohio by the end of the year.
Nov 16, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Solar Project, Enbridge
Oberon Powers Up: 500MW Solar+Storage Project
California's Oberon project delivers 500MW of solar + storage, combining First Solar modules and Nextracker trackers with Tesla batteries. Creating 930 skilled union jobs and offering renewable energy credits, this project is the first to meet IRA and BLM standards.
Nov 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, TESLA, North America, Oberon
47 States Map Solar PV Facilities
Discover the USPVDB—the Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database from Berkeley Lab, USGS, and DOE, containing detailed info on 1+ MW solar energy facilities in 47 US states and D.C. View online maps, download in multiple formats & assess potential costs & benefits.
Nov 14, 2023 // Software, USA, ground-mounted, North America, Market research, department of energy
EDF Renewables Lights Up Nevada Solar-Storage Complex
EDF Renewables North America unveils groundbreaking Arrow Canyon solar-plus-storage complex in Nevada with 275MW photovoltaic park and 75MW energy storage facility, providing clean energy for 57,600 homes. Construction complete in 2022.
Nov 10, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, EDF Renewables, PV Power Plant
Aypa Powers Up: USD 550M Secures 250MW Battery Projects
Aypa Power recently secured $550 million in financing for two energy storage projects in California and Texas. With a combined capacity of 250MW, these projects will be completed by 2021 and are part of Aypa's 22GW pipeline across North America. US Bancorp Impact Finance and consortium of lenders are providing the funding.
Nov 9, 2023 // Storage, USA, North America, Aypa Power
Solar Outshines Hydropower: US Power Shift in 2024
Save on electricity bills with residential solar! Incentives and hardware cost reductions have made it attractive to homeowners, contributing to solar becoming the 2nd largest source of US electricity. Renewable energy is projected to surpass coal and nuclear in 2024.
Nov 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America