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First Illinois ‘Solar for All’ projects approved
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the contracts for its first projects participating in the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) program.
Oct 7, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Illinois Commerce Commission, Anthony Star
First Solar planning 150-MWac Arizona solar array for Microsoft data centers
First Solar announced that its Sun Streams 2 PV solar plant will power new energy-efficient data centers being built by Microsoft in Goodyear and El Mirage, Arizona. The 150-MWac facility, is being developed and constructed by First Solar in Maricopa County and will power the data centers under a 20-year agreement and will be operational in 2021.
Jul 31, 2019 // Large-Scale, USA, Arizona, First Solar, PV solar, Sun Streams, El Mirage, North America
Longroad Energy Obtains 4 The Golden State Solar Projects From First Solar
First Solar has actually introduced that Longroad Energy is the acquirer of its 4 solar projects with an incorporated ability of 160-MW in California.
Mar 3, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, California, USA, First Solar, North America, longroad energy, Georges Antoun, International, Michael Alvarez
Like Solar Trees, The Solar 'Smartflower' Additionally faces Cost Challenges
Solar's initiative to be visually pleasing has been a tough journey thus far, with costs a crucial concern. Costs are one reason solar tiles for instance stay an industrialized country advantage even now.
May 12, 2022 // Technology, distributed solar, solar tree, energy management Inc, smartflower, Solar Cost, solar flower
Construction begins on 100-MW solar project for Google data centers in Tennessee Valley
The Tennessee Valley Authority, Origis Energy and Excelsior Energy Capital revealed that construction has actually started on the Skyhawk Solar project-- a 100-MW solar facility in Obion County that will supply carbon-free energy to Google's hyperscale data centers in Clarksville, Tennessee and Jackson County, Alabama.
Jul 27, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Google, Doug Perry, Skyhawk Solar
Sunlight Financial protects 2B in solar funding through increased collaboration with Tech CU
Sunlight Financial has actually revealed that Tech CU, a Silicon Valley-based lending institution, has dedicated to money an additional virtually $2.5 billion in property solar and storage space systems sold and also installed by Sunlight partners over the following three years, broadening upon a long-lasting collaboration in between Sunlight and Tech CU that started in 2015.
Mar 22, 2021 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, New York, North America, Tech CU, Matt Potere, Sunlight Financial, Todd Harris
Pivot Energy and Standard Solar Establish 3 New Neighborhood Solar Projects in Colorado
National solar carriers continue partnership to breakthrough Colorado's clean energy shift, provide fair access to budget-friendly renewable energy
May 12, 2021 // Plants, USA, Colorado, North America, Standard Solar, pivot energy, Renewable Energy, solar projects, Partnership, clean energy transition, Katharine Rushton
AI Sparks 81% Growth in US Power Demand
NextEra Energy Inc. predicts an 81% surge in electricity demand, driven by AI, electrification, and chip factories, leading to a tripling of renewable generation.
Mar 19, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, NextEra Energy
Toshiba develops extra Japanese solar and also hydrogen
The electronic devices titan is developing two PV plants with a consolidated generation capability of 58 MW with U.S. module manufacturer First Solar. Toshiba is additionally prolonging its hydrogen study project in Fukushima for an additional 2 years.
Sep 17, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Japan, First Solar, Asia, hydrogen, PV Power Plant, Toshiba
MN8 Energy Secures $575M for Solar, Battery Projects
MN8 Energy secures $575M to power its expansive solar and battery projects, fueling a sustainable future across nine states.
Jul 14, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, MN8 Energy
Buffett's Berkshire Pitches $3.9 Billion Iowa Wind and Solar Project
Berkshire targets 100% renewable energy for Iowa consumers Proposal also includes a plan to research new technologies
Jan 20, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, warren buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Kelcey Brown
Rocket Lab reveals space solar cell with 33.3% efficiency
The brand-new tool is based on an upside down metamorphic multi-junction (IMM) cell modern technology created by Rocket Lab's unit Solaero. The cell can be made use of in applications in the civil, military, and also commercial space markets.
Mar 11, 2022 // Technology, USA, solar cell, North America, efficiency, Brad Clevenger, Rocket Lab
N2OFF and Solterra Consider Solar Project Expansion in Germany
N2OFF and Solterra eye expansion of their solar project in Germany, weighing increased capacity or battery storage solutions for a sustainable energy future.
Sep 13, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, Solar Project, N2OFF, Solterra
Thinner silicon wafer is urgent question again
Lower prices for polycrystalline silicon have turned interest from poly-Si consumption minimization. However, the latest study shows that, with account to modern technologies, slimming wafers can be crucial for cost reduction and is worth attention again.
Jan 28, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, China, Asia, silicon, North America, polycrystalline
California State Fund Starts Construction of Solar Energy Program Created by ENGIE
State Payment Insurance Fund (State Fund), California's leading service provider of employees' compensation insurance, today announced that construction has started on a substantial sustainability and solar energy program that includes solar, electrical lorry billing stations as well as energy storage space at 7 locations throughout California.
May 20, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, ENERGY STORAGE, Engie, sustainable energy, Andreas Acker, Kyle Goehring, California State Fund, Solar Energy Program