North America

Masdar Boosts US Presence with Terra-Gen Stake Acquisition
Masdar's latest move: acquiring 50% stake in US renewable energy producer Terra-Gen, a key step in its goal of 100GW capacity by 2030.
Mar 20, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Masdar, North America
Arevon's Avocet Energy Storage: Powering California's Future
Arevon Energy's Avocet Energy Storage project, powered by Tesla's Megapack technology, will boost grid stability and power 45,000 households daily.
Mar 20, 2024 // Storage, California, USA, North America, Arevon, Avocet Energy
ABB Tech Powers 2.2-GW Green Hydrogen Project in Texas
ABB partners with Green Hydrogen International for groundbreaking 2.2-GW Power-to-X project in Texas, set to revolutionize green hydrogen production for global export.
Mar 20, 2024 // Solar to Fuel, USA, ABB, Texas, North America, green hydrogen
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
Meyer Burger Shifts Focus to US Solar Plant Expansion
Meyer Burger Technology AG shifts focus to US market, seeking capital increase for expansion. CEO confident in raising funds despite challenges in Europe.
Mar 15, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Plants, USA, meyer burger, North America
Vacuum vs. Solvent: Fast-Track to Perovskite Solar Commercialization
Discover the potential of vacuum processes in accelerating the commercialization of perovskite solar cells, surpassing conventional silicon-based cells with efficiencies over 33%.
Mar 15, 2024 // Technology, USA, NREL, solar cell, perovskite, North America, KIT, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, efficiency
Bright Green's Solar Power Move in New Mexico
Bright Green Corporation's innovative solar project in New Mexico aims to power its facility sustainably, with plans for electric boilers and a power purchase agreement in the works.
Mar 15, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, New Mexico, PV Power Plant, Bright Green Corporation
Fresno School District Saves Millions with Solar Power
Transforming education with sustainable energy solutions, Fresno USD partners with ForeFront Power to save millions and power thousands of homes with clean electricity.
Mar 15, 2024 // Plants, Storage, California, USA, North America, Fresno
Standard Solar Shines Bright with 18.5 MW Vermont Acquisition
Standard Solar shines bright in Vermont with acquisition of 18.5 MW solar projects from MHG Solar. Powering local utilities with VEPP Inc. partnership. Expanding renewable energy footprint in the region.
Mar 13, 2024 // Plants, USA, Vermont, North America, Standard Solar
US Solar Factories Face ‘Rude Awakening’ Amid Price Plunge
US solar factories face uncertain future as cheap imports drive prices down, risking factory cancellations despite federal subsidies. Can Biden's clean energy push overcome global competition?
Mar 12, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America
Microsoft Partners with Primergy for Texas Solar Park
Primergy Solar LLC partners with Microsoft for a 408-MW solar park in Texas, set to power 90,000 homes annually. With $588 million in financing, Primergy is making strides in renewable energy.
Mar 12, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Microsoft, North America, PV Power Plant
Ellomay Expands US Solar Footprint with EPC Contractor
Ellomay Capital selects EPC contractor for Texas solar projects, eyes further expansion in renewable energy sector. CEO aims for growth in portfolio.
Mar 11, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, ellomay
GridStor's Texas Power Play: 450-MW Battery Project Acquired
GridStor's latest acquisition, the Evelyn project in Texas, is set to boost energy storage capacity and grid reliability, backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Mar 11, 2024 // Storage, USA, North America, GridStor
NextEnergy Capital's NPV ESG Fund Surpasses $580m Commitments
NextEnergy Capital's NPV ESG secures $100 million for solar and battery storage strategy, targeting $1.5 billion with $2 billion hard cap. Joining European pension fund, KLP, German, and Nordic pension funds.
Mar 7, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, USA, North America, nextenergy capital
rPlus Expands Utah Renewables Park with Quadrupled Storage
rPlus Energies and PacifiCorp boost Green River solar-storage project, quadrupling storage capacity to 1,600 MWh. A game-changer in US renewables development.
Mar 7, 2024 // Storage, USA, Utah, North America, PacifiCorp, rPlus Energies