USA

ABF Breaks Ground: Tucson's 1-GWh Battery Factory
ABF's 1-GWh battery cell plant promises 1,000 jobs and $1.2 billion investment to Pima County's Aerospace Research Campus.
Oct 27, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Storage, USA, North America, ABF
Exploring U.S. Solar PV Prices: NREL 2023 Benchmarks
Discover how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) influenced the US photovoltaic market in the past year, including significant cost reductions for residential systems and benchmarking of Community Solar. Get the new bottom-up PV and storage cost model from NREL and the Department of Energy.
Oct 26, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, NREL, North America
EDPR Unveils AZ Solar-Storage Miracle
EDPR NA DG's 23.27MW solar-storage project in Arizona for Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) provides renewable energy, peak period mitigation and greater reliability for the community. Join the ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour on 25th October!
Oct 26, 2023 // Plants, Storage, USA, North America, EDPR
Biden-Harris Investing $500K for Solar Energy on Pine Ridge Reservation
Help advance environmental justice - $500,000 is being donated to the American Solar Energy Society for a project on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. This project will support small non-profits and create healthier, more resilient communities through solar energy applications.
Oct 25, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Joe Biden
40GW Solar/Wind in 2024: Majestic Renewables Growth
Catch the energy shift in 2024: US expected to add 40 GW of solar & wind capacity, resulting in 16% increase of renewable energy's share of electricity generation.
Oct 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America
135-MW Solar Delivers Benefits to Arkansas Community
135-MW solar project in White County, Arkansas: Lightsource bp & Conway Corp create clean energy for 21,000 homes and economic development, plus pollinator conservation. First Solar, Array Technologies, and Attala Steel local supply chains support the project's five-acre native pollinator garden benefit.
Oct 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Lightsource BP, North America, PV Power Plant
Ohio's 1st Floating Solar Project to Power Del-Co Water
Revolutionary floating solar project with 3.2 MW capacity to begin in Ohio. Del-Co Water, D3Energy, Gardner Capital, and Ciel & Terre to partner on state's first floating solar project.
Oct 20, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, USA, North America, Ciel & Terre, Ohio, PV Power Plant, Del-Co Water, D3Energy, Gardner Capital
South Korean Solar Giant Leaps into U.S. Production
Discover the significance of South Korean company Qcell's historic solar investment in Dalton, Georgia and the resulting economic impact on the U.S. solar industry, including incentives from the federal government and potential competition from overseas imports.
Oct 19, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, South Korea, Asia, North America, Qcell
Opdenergy Seals $252M for 260MW Solar Projects
Opdenergy seals $252 million US project finance package - creating 600+ jobs and reducing 260,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. Discover the benefits of clean energy now!
Oct 19, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, OPDEnergy, Solar Project
Amphenol to Make Solar Junction Boxes in US
Amphenol invests $15 million to open a state-of-the-art 58,000-sq.-ft factory in Arizona for solar junction boxes and connectors. 50 specialized jobs created and the capacity to make 1M pieces/month. Get bonus credits for domestic content with 40% American-made components.
Oct 17, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, Amphenol
EDPR Secures PPA for 180-MW Texas Solar
EDPR has signed a 15-year PPA with an unnamed multinational retailer, covering 162MW of a 180MW solar park in Texas. The project will contribute to EDPR's 17GW capacity target for 2023-2026 and is expected to enter into operation in 2025.
Oct 16, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, EDPR
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