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US adds over 17,000 solar jobs in 2021, with 40% of all energy jobs now concentrated on net zero transition
The United States solar market added 17,212 jobs in 2021, up 5.4% on 2020 numbers, with 40% of all United States energy jobs now focused on the transition to a net zero economic situation, according to the Department of Energy's (DOE) US Energy as well as Employment Report (USEER).
Jun 29, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, doe, solar jobs, department of energy, clean transport, demographic, useer
FTC Solar's revenue plummets from 2021 as it condemns US import constraints for dampening demand
US solar tracker manufacturer FTC Solar has actually reduced its net losses compared to last quarter and also Q2 2021 however has seen its revenue collapse, condemning a hostile solar market environment in the US that has seen project hold-ups and also cancellations, which it stated it now hoped was pertaining to an end.
Aug 10, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, financial results, trackers, ftc solar, us, tracker manufacturing, AD/CVD, UFLPA, Inflation Reduction Act, IRA
Iraqi Kurdistan resorts to solar to minimize power lacks
A 2MW pilot job is now being established in the Governorate of Duhok. The job was funded with $2 million by the European Union.
Feb 6, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Iraq, UNDP, Zena Ali-Ahmad
Building starts on 80-MW behind-the-meter solar project in Texas
Building has begun on the Gerdau Solar project, one of the largest behind-the-meter solar centers in the USA.
Sep 27, 2021 // Plants, USA, North America, Henry Yun, PV Power Plant, Gerdau Solar project
US DoE funds 40 CSP and also PV study projects
Forty projects focused on focusing solar-thermal power (CSP) and also solar (PV) technologies have been awarded virtually USD 40 million (EUR 34m) by the United States Department of Energy (DoE).
Oct 21, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, doe, Jennifer Granholm
A-SMACC participants 'examining all choices' after AD/CVD petition rejection
United States solar suppliers behind the controversial anti-circumvention petition have said they are "reviewing all choices" and could refile petitions in the future.
Nov 16, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, China, Asia, North America, tariffs, Southeast Asia, A-SMACC, anti dumping, AD/CVD
Ecoppia's Robotic Technology to Powers Automated Photovoltaic Panel Cleaning at AES California Site
Ecoppia, the world-leader in robot cleansing technology for photovoltaic or pv solar sites, introduced today that it has finished the setup of its robots at a solar site in California, U.S.A., operated by The AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 worldwide energy business that offers greener, smarter energy remedies in 15 nations worldwide. AES is the largest personal proprietor of running solar properties in the USA.
Apr 23, 2021 // Technology, Ecoppia, Jean Scemama, Leo Moreno, AES Clean Energy, Photovoltaic Solar, Robotic Technology
8minute Solar Energy closes US$ 400m financing to pursue pipeline growth, green hydrogen
US solar programmer 8minute Solar Energy has actually closed US$ 400 million in financing from institutional financier EIG to reinforce its US solar PV as well as energy storage pipeline.
Jan 20, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, ENERGY STORAGE, North America, 8minute, green hydrogen, 8minute Solar Energy, Eig
Ares Management invests as much as US$ 600m in SB Energy
Exclusive equity firm Ares Management is leading an equity financial investment of up to US$ 600 million in SB Energy, the SoftBank-owned solar developer.
Mar 8, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Ares Management Corporation, sb energy, Softbank, equity finance
Naturgy turns sod on Texas PV giant
Developer is investing EUR264m in the 7V Solar Ranch project due online prior to completion of 2023
May 19, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Naturgy, PV Power Plant, Francisco Reynes
US Solar Fund to check out potential sale, other options
US Solar Fund Plc (LON: USF) announced today it has employed monetary consultants to assist it take into consideration all possible critical alternatives to increase shareholder value, including the launch of a formal sale process for the entire firm.
Oct 17, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, us solar fund
USA's Utility-Scale Renewables Generated A Lot More Electricity Than Coal On 169 Days
There has been fast velocity in utility-scale progress in renewables- solar, wind and also hydro. These made up market share surpassing 20 per cent on 31 days of 2022. There were only 4 such days in 2019.
Jan 19, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Solar Energy, North America, Wind Energy, clean energy transition, utility scale renewables
Saudi scientists launch solar-powered air conditioning project
King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy intends to prove effectiveness of the technology in an industrial setting
Oct 9, 2020 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, cooling project, KACARE
Solar racking maker GP JOULE rebrands as Goldbeck Solar
Goldbeck Solar, a Germany-based solar power solutions company, is rebranding its North American EPC Division, formerly known as GP JOULE EPC North America. Effective immediately, the division will currently run under the name Goldbeck Solar.
Jun 2, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Goldbeck Solar
Shell Offloads Stakes in US Renewables Duo
Shell Plc announces deal to reduce stakes in two renewable energy projects in the US – 182 MW wind repowering project & 180 MW solar park project. Asset management & offtake rights retained, with transactions finalized by 2024 & eligible for IRA tax credits.
Dec 12, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, shell