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Catalyst Power tapped to build 650-kW solar portfolio for Massachusetts storage company
7 Feb 2025 at 2:11pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerCatalyst Power Holdings is partnering with Sunny Side Storage to develop a 650-kW portfolio of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems at their facilities in Ware, Massachusetts. Commercial and industrial solar represents an essential strategy for Massachusetts to achieve the state’s ambitious clean energy goals. Massachusetts offers businesses significant opportunities through programs like SMART (Solar Massachusetts…
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Solar accounts for 81.5% of new electricity sources added to US grid in 20247 Feb 2025 at 1:25pm
by Kelly PickerelRenewable energy sources accounted for more than 90% of new electrical generating capacity added in the United States in 2024 — solar alone accounted for over 81%. Specifically for the month of December 2024, renewables were 86.9% of new generating capacity. In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report, FERC says 105 “units” of solar…
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Enphase VPP programs now available in Puerto Rico and Colorado6 Feb 2025 at 4:23pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerEnphase Energy announced today that it is expanding its support for virtual power plants (VPPs) in Puerto Rico and Colorado powered by the IQ Battery 5P. Grid services programs are offered by electric utilities and often use energy stored in home batteries to help reduce load on the electric grid when it is needed most,…
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Enel North America completes 202-MW solar + storage project in Texas6 Feb 2025 at 4:18pm
by Billy LudtEnel North America, a clean energy, has started operations at the Estonian solar + storage plant in Delta County, Texas. The 202-MW solar PV facility is paired with a 104-MW battery energy storage system. “With this new project, Enel continues to deliver new clean power and flexible storage to meet rising demand,” said Stephen Pike,…
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Flip Energy launches VPP platform in Puerto Rico6 Feb 2025 at 2:14pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerVPP software provider Flip Energy announced the launch of its cutting-edge VPP platform in Puerto Rico. The launch, a partnership between Flip and Solis, will offer homeowners and technology installers in Puerto Rico a pathway to enroll solar and battery storage systems in the island’s Battery Emergency Demand Response Program. Flip is already available in…
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Former Borrego execs start new solar EPC Aquila Energy6 Feb 2025 at 1:41pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerAquila Energy, an EPC founded by a team of industry veterans, is officially launching to a fast-growing solar and battery energy storage market. After spending nearly a decade together at Borrego Solar, Aquila leadership reunited at Coldwell Solar where they received their first funding round to form the new company from Dave and Sean Hood,…
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TMEIC begins manufacturing utility-scale solar inverters in Texas5 Feb 2025 at 8:19pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerTMEIC Corporation Americas has announced its PV inverter manufacturing facility in Waller County, Texas, has commenced production. The 144,000-ft2 Westport facility began producing utility-scale PV inverters in November 2024, surpassing initial production expectations and manufacturing over 300 PV inverters by February 5, 2025. This milestone underscores TMEIC’s commitment to advancing U.S.-based manufacturing and accelerating the…
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EDPR powers on 3.4-MW Maine community solar project5 Feb 2025 at 3:58pm
by Billy LudtEDPR NA Distributed Generation completed and energized the 3.4-MWAC Bristol I community solar project in Bristol, Maine. This continues EDPR NA DG’s growth in the community solar sector, with more than 61 MWAC of operating assets spanning 32 projects across six states. Power generated from Bristol I will go to more than 400 residential and…
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First Solar to distribute solar panels to DG market through Guided Path Solar5 Feb 2025 at 2:03pm
by Kelly PickerelGuided Path Solar, a solar product distributor based in Texas and serving the distributed generation (DG) market, will soon have First Solar cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar panels available through its distribution channel. “Guided Path Solar is driven by a desire for a more sustainable and responsible solar industry, making this partnership one with shared core…
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Minnesota awards first multi-megawatt solar projects under LMI community solar program5 Feb 2025 at 1:35pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerEnterprise Energy announced that the Minnesota Department of Commerce has awarded the developer capacity for two community solar projects totaling 11 MWDC located in Montevideo and Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Notably, these are the first multi-megawatt projects approved under the state’s Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) Accessible Community Solar Garden Program. The LMI Accessible Community Solar Garden Program,…
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Piclo distributed energy marketplace launches in California4 Feb 2025 at 7:28pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerDER marketplace Piclo has announced the launch of its platform in California. Piclo’s marketplace enables operators of batteries, smart EV chargers and demand response systems to market and sell their flexible energy capacity to utilities and Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) across the state. Sunrun is the first partner to list load-modifying capacity on the marketplace,…
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Arizona Public Service signs PPA for 300-MW solar + storage project4 Feb 2025 at 7:22pm
by Kelsey MisbrenerBrightNight and Cordelio Power announced a new power purchase agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS), the largest electricity provider in Arizona. Under the agreement, APS will purchase energy from BrightNight and Cordelio’s Pioneer Clean Energy Center, a 300-MW solar and 1,200-MWh battery energy storage facility located in Yuma County, Arizona. The Pioneer project will deliver…
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22 states sue New York, alleging environmental fund is unconstitutional
7 Feb 2025 at 7:52pm
by Associated Press EditorsThe law requires major fossil fuel companies to pay into the fund over the next quarter-century based on their past gas emissions.

Wave power is coming to another continent: Developer teases pilot project with a Fortune 500 Indian company
7 Feb 2025 at 7:00pm
by Sean WolfeEco Wave Power, which will finish its Port of LA installation soon, has teased a pilot project planned for Maharashtra, India.

New DOE boss places spotlight on baseload generation
7 Feb 2025 at 6:12pm
by Kevin ClarkThe new DOE is expected to prioritize fossil fuels, advanced nuclear, geothermal and hydropower.

Forget saving the planet. Clean energy interests sharpen a different message: Money and jobs
7 Feb 2025 at 5:58pm
by Associated Press EditorsClean energy leaders across the globe are now tailoring their messages to emphasize the greener side of green: wealth-building. It's an idea that sells far better in the new world of nationalism and tycoon leaders.

Congress urged to reform TVA to improve transparency, decision making
7 Feb 2025 at 5:44pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsAs power demand rises, the utility board needs information from independent experts, says a renewable energy group.

Renewables permitting has been ‘paralyzed’ by Trump – This Week in Cleantech
7 Feb 2025 at 5:13pm
by Paul GerkeThis Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.

Legislature to again weigh whether clean energy credits are helping or harming Maine ratepayers
6 Feb 2025 at 9:29pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsRepublican lawmakers are seeking once again to repeal a utility program that they say is not only unnecessary for achieving climate goals, but is contributing to higher energy costs for Mainers.

Trump’s offshore wind energy freeze: What states lose if the executive order remains in place
6 Feb 2025 at 8:35pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsThe Trump order creates uncertainty, delays and likely higher costs in the future.

Alectra Utilities’ Vivek Somasundaram on building the control room of the future
6 Feb 2025 at 8:18pm
by Sean WolfeSomasundaram will speak on the several key challenges utilities face when building the "control room of the future" at DTECH 2025.

Case study: Tennessee cooperative detects hotspot in grid sensor pilot
6 Feb 2025 at 6:54pm
by Clarion Energy Content DirectorsMiddle Tennessee Electric used Safegrid sensors to detect a hotspot and correct its cause before it triggered a power outage.

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