USA

Illinois Shines Brighter: ComEd, SunVest Launch 12 MW Community Solar
ComEd and SunVest have partnered to supply northern Illinois with four new community solar projects with 12 MW of capacity. The projects cover 47 acres and 20,000+ solar panels, with more to follow by 2023. Join the community in powering the future with clean energy!
Oct 16, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, ComEd, SunVest
Suniva Reboots US Solar Cell Production with 1GW Capacity
Suniva Inc, leading US solar cell manufacturer, announced expansion of a Norcross, Georgia factory - creating 240 full-time jobs and 1GW capacity. 2.5GW capacity possible with new financing commitment and wafer supply agreement. US solar manufacturing gets a boost!
Oct 12, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, suniva
Origis Begins 550 MW Solar-Storage Revolution in Mississippi
Origis Energy is set to create a solar-plus-storage site in Mississippi, with 150 MW of solar and 50 MW of battery storage. The Golden Triangle II project will generate enough electricity to power 126,000 homes and have an economic benefit of over $145m. Supported by PPAs from TVA, RES and Mitsubishi Power Americas are providing construction and battery storage services.
Oct 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, Mississippi, North America, Origis Energy
GSPP Lights Up Biggest Solar Project in California
GSPP completes largest solar project to date: 26-MWDC Westlands Almond Solar contributing 57 million kWh of clean energy to Amy's Kitchen, with agrisolar and sheep grazing used for vegetation management. Experience the future of renewable energy with GSPP today!
Oct 10, 2023 // Plants, California, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, GSPP
California Takes Step Forward to 100% Renewables
California leads the way to a greener future Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slate of clean energy bills to install highway solar, increase efficiency, tap into wave energy, and fund transportation for the next decade - an ambitious plan to achieve 100% clean energy.
Oct 10, 2023 // Policy, California, USA, North America, Gavin Newsom
"Texas' Lone Charge" - New Leaf Energy's 64-MW Battery Portfolio
New Leaf Energy announces 64MW portfolio of battery storage projects in Texas, featuring 7 standalone batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries. Interconnection agreements due by 2024, and commercial operation expected by 2025. Interested parties should contact New Leaf Energy via email.
Oct 9, 2023 // Storage, USA, North America, New Leaf Energy
Nebraska's Record-Breaking Solar Project
FTC Solar has been contracted to supply its Pioneer 1P solar tracker for a 225-MW solar project near Columbus, Nebraska. Delivery of the trackers will begin in 2021, with Sandhills Energy's 720 MW of solar projects already developed and 1,500 MW more in its pipeline.
Oct 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, ftc solar, Solar Tracker, PV Power Plant, Nebraska
Dominion's 772 MW Solar Push in VA
Discover the future of clean energy: Dominion Energy is seeking approval to add 19 solar projects with 772 MW capacity in Virginia - enough to power 200,000 homes - while creating an estimated 1,600 jobs & investing USD 570 million!
Oct 5, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Dominion Energy, North America
Yellowbud Solar: Amazon Powers Ohio
National Grid Renewables' 274-MW Amazon Solar Farm Ohio-Yellowbud is generating jobs, tax revenue and more. Experience its impact and Amazon's commitment to Ohio, now powered by 100% renewable energy.
Oct 4, 2023 // Plants, USA, Amazon, North America, Ohio, PV Power Plant
NY Mine-to-Solar: St Lawrence County Transformations
Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York, announced the auction of a 12MW solar farm project, facilitated by NYSERDA. Underutilized land will be transformed to create lower-cost, zero emission energy for St Lawrence County residents. NYSERDA will select the project developer to make a significant clean energy impact in the state.
Oct 3, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, New York, NYSERDA, North America
BP Powers Petrochemical Complex with 187MW Solar Park
BP's Peacock Solar project in Texas is taking flight! 187-MW of ultra-low carbon solar energy powering Gulf Coast Growth Ventures will be operational in 2024. Lightsource bp is helping with development, and the renewable energy ambitions of BP are soaring.
Sep 27, 2023 // Plants, USA, Texas, North America, bp, PV Power Plant, Peacock Solar project
Solving Rural Arizonans' Water Access: Solar-Powered Water from Thin Air
Arizona rural communities are getting creative with solutions to the challenge of safe drinking water. Innovative projects like solar-powered desalination, water treatment systems, and Hydropanels are providing clean drinking water and educating students. Join tribal and university partnerships in securing safe drinking water for all Arizonans.
Sep 26, 2023 // Technology, USA, Arizona, North America
Xcel Triples Solar with 710MW Sherco Park
The Minnesota PUC has announced a USD-406-million plan to expand Xcel Energy's Sherco Solar Park to 710 MW, which will triple the amount of solar energy available in the Upper Midwest and power over 150,000 homes annually. Construction has already begun and should be completed by 2025.
Sep 25, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, Minnesota, Xcel Energy, PV Power Plant, Sherco Solar Park
US Overhaul on Trade Needed: First Solar CEO
First Solar is advocating for trade enforcement as module prices reach record lows. Biden's duties on Chinese imports and US Inflation Reduction Act's new incentives could help strengthen US solar manufacturing. First Solar calls for a level playing field for fair competition.
Sep 22, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, North America, Joe Biden
First Solar Breaks Ground in LA: 3500MW Expansion by 2026
First Solar has broken ground on a record-breaking $1.1bn PV panel manufacturing facility in Louisiana. The facility, expected to start commercial shipments by the first half of 2026, will create 500 construction jobs and increase the company's nameplate manufacturing capacity by 3500MW.
Sep 22, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, solar panel, North America, Louisiana