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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Domestic US solar manufacturers are challenging the Biden administration to ensure fair access to the US market. Without the tariffs, Chinese trade cheats could benefit while US solar projects could risk potential delays. Stockpiles of solar panels may soften the blow.

On.Energy has secured $40 million in funding to launch an 80MWh battery energy storage portfolio in Texas. This portfolio will support the ERCOT grid and is set to be commissioned in 2024. On.Energy is working on a 1GWh pipeline of energy storage systems to be operational by 2025.

Reuse and recycle: We Recycle Solar has created an 'urban mining' process to upcycle old solar panels, reclaiming up to 99% of their components and creating a profitable, sustainable industry.

Waaree Energies is investing up to $1 billion to build a 3GW solar module manufacturing facility in Houston, USA - creating 1,500 jobs and supplying multi-GWs of solar modules over 5 years. Join the clean energy revolution!

Origis Energy secures USD-344m loan from MUFG to finance a 200 MWac solar and 200 MWh energy storage project in Lowndes County, Mississippi. The project will provide 500 MWac of solar and 600 MWh of battery storage, supplying electricity with grid resiliency for a 25-year period. Construction has already started.

The US is reportedly considering raising tariffs on Chinese goods, including EVs and solar products, to limit reliance and protect the US green industry. With Biden in office, officials are debating tariffs and looking to review them early in 2021. Potential targets include EV battery packs and consumer products, though the impact on the yuan and Chinese markets may be limited.

TotalEnergies and LyondellBasell have partnered to provide 275 MW of solar power to Texas, unlocking potential gains from increased market prices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Duke Energy has kicked off Florida's first floating solar project, featuring 1 MW of solar PV capacity and 1,800 floating solar panels for increased power production. This is part of the firm's plans to have 25 solar power plants with a total capacity of 1500 MW in operation by 2024.

Discover how NREL and Solar Unsoiled are tackling the issue of pollen and bio-soiling on solar panels in the Southeastern US. A 10-year study finds that frequent rains are not enough to keep the panels clean and prevent financial losses.