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New 46-MW Pennsylvania solar array will support utility grants for LMI residents
8 Dec 2023 at 7:54pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Four Twelve Renewables is unveiling its inaugural utility-scale solar facility in Greene Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The 46-MWDC facility, known as BE Pine, is made up of approximately 98,000 bifacial solar panels. BE Pine is the first project in Four Twelve Renewables’ portfolio. Four Twelve is an energy developer seeking to use clean, abundant natural… The post New 46-MW Pennsylvania solar array will support utility grants for LMI residents appeared first on Solar Power World.

New Jersey receives more than 300 MW in applications for new community solar program
8 Dec 2023 at 6:41pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced it has received more than 300 applications for the Community Solar Energy Program (CSEP), totaling more than 300 MW of new solar capacity. The Board opened the application window for the state’s new, permanent community solar program on November 15, 2023, with a 225 MW capacity… The post New Jersey receives more than 300 MW in applications for new community solar program appeared first on Solar Power World.

Largest energy storage project in Virginia now online in Dominion Energy territory
8 Dec 2023 at 4:44pm
by Kelly Pickerel
The Dry Bridge Energy Storage project in Chesterfield County, Virginia, is now fully operational and providing key power services to Dominion Energy customers. Development firm East Point Energy sold the project to Dominion Energy Virginia in September 2021, prior to the company’s acquisition by Equinor. At 20 MW/80 MWh, Dry Bridge is the largest battery… The post Largest energy storage project in Virginia now online in Dominion Energy territory appeared first on Solar Power World.

New 23-kW solar project will help power Indiana youth services nonprofit
8 Dec 2023 at 2:15pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Five Star Life, a nonprofit serving underserved youth through its leadership programming, has announced the installation of its 23-kW solar array at its Summit Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for December 11. The new solar array brings renewable energy to the 350-acre innovative learning campus, enabling FSL to expand its programming year-round. “We want… The post New 23-kW solar project will help power Indiana youth services nonprofit appeared first on Solar Power World.

NSG Group will increase Ohio solar glass capacity to supply First Solar with American product
8 Dec 2023 at 2:13pm
by Kelly Pickerel
Glass and glazing system supplier Nippon Sheet Glass Co. (NSG Group) recently announced it would invest in additional transparent conductive oxide (TCO) glass production capacity at its plant in Rossford, Ohio, to support the solar market. The float line at Pilkington North America, a member of NSG Group, will begin shipping TCO glass for solar… The post NSG Group will increase Ohio solar glass capacity to supply First Solar with American product appeared first on Solar Power World.

EV fast chargers in NY village run on solar + storage
8 Dec 2023 at 1:38pm
by Kelly Pickerel
A solar-supported EV fast charging station was recently put into service in Mount Kisco, New York. Sustainable Westchester supported the project featuring an 85-kW solar array, 180-kWh energy storage system and two Jule 75-kW DC fast chargers. Any excess electricity generated by the facility is prioritized for low-and moderate-income (LMI) households through Sustainable Westchester’s Community… The post EV fast chargers in NY village run on solar + storage appeared first on Solar Power World.

PowerFlex doubles rooftop solar array for athletic apparel brand
8 Dec 2023 at 1:32pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
PowerFlex announced the completion of the second rooftop solar project for athletic wear brand ASICS at its Byhalia Distribution Center in Mississippi. The completion of the 1-MW solar rooftop brings the total solar generated power at the distribution center to 2 MW that will power the building load and directly offset utility costs. The system… The post PowerFlex doubles rooftop solar array for athletic apparel brand appeared first on Solar Power World.

NYC relaxes zoning restrictions, opens 8,500 acres of parking lots to solar canopy development
8 Dec 2023 at 1:16pm
by Kelly Pickerel
This week, New York City passed landmark legislation that relaxes restrictions on solar developments through a carbon neutrality zoning amendment. This “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality” zoning initiative will move the city toward more equitable and sustainable living. “New York City is a ‘City of Yes,’ and this historic proposal will pave the way… The post NYC relaxes zoning restrictions, opens 8,500 acres of parking lots to solar canopy development appeared first on Solar Power World.

Gov. Pritzker celebrates northern Illinois’s 100th community solar project
7 Dec 2023 at 6:11pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined Reactivate and ComEd in Chicago Heights to announce the 100th community solar site in northern Illinois, which will serve low-to-moderate income ComEd customers, and is one of the first community solar sites located in a Cook County environmental justice community. The solar farm, Verduin, is planned to be placed in service by… The post Gov. Pritzker celebrates northern Illinois’s 100th community solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

New California arena will sport 797-kW solar project
7 Dec 2023 at 4:45pm
by Billy Ludt
Frontwave Arena, the new 7,500 capacity venue in North San Diego County, California, has inked a local partnership with Baker Electric, for a renewable energy project that includes a fully integrated rooftop solar system array with a large-scale battery energy storage system for the sports and entertainment venue, and has signed a power purchase agreement… The post New California arena will sport 797-kW solar project appeared first on Solar Power World.

Pearl Certification releases IRA rebate calculator for homeowners
7 Dec 2023 at 2:03pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Pearl Certification has added a free, publicly available Inflation Reduction Act Rebates Calculator to its cache of tools that help homeowners across the country save thousands of dollars on energy-efficient home upgrades through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). While the IRA offers homeowners powerful incentives to invest in solar energy, heat pumps, heat pump… The post Pearl Certification releases IRA rebate calculator for homeowners appeared first on Solar Power World.

Remee Wire & Cable offers new turnkey solutions for solar and wind projects
7 Dec 2023 at 1:29pm
by Kelsey Misbrener
Remee Wire & Cable, a domestic wire and cable manufacturer, has advanced its commitment to support solar and wind energy projects by offering turnkey cabling solutions, due in part to the addition of new production lines dedicated to the manufacturing of these renewable energy cables. Every offering in the Renewables by Remee line of cables… The post Remee Wire & Cable offers new turnkey solutions for solar and wind projects appeared first on Solar Power World.


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Dept. of Commerce to exclude aluminum from antidumping and countervailing duty investigations
8 Dec 2023 at 6:17pm
by Sean Wolfe
The petitioners recently filed comments regarding the scope of the investigation and which products would be subject to duties if the investigating agencies make affirmative determinations.



Is Xcel Energy holding back substation capacity from solar developers? It’s complicated.
8 Dec 2023 at 4:23pm
by Renewable Energy World
In a case before Minnesota utility regulators, solar developers say a new rule by utility Xcel Energy is limiting interconnections.



Heliogen tests its concentrated solar control software at Sandia Labs
8 Dec 2023 at 12:00pm
by Sean Wolfe
The project, funded by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Technology Commercialization Fund, provides third-party validation data Heliogen says is essential to its software licensing potential.



Cornell engineers refine model for pumped storage, seawater desalination
8 Dec 2023 at 11:00am
by Elizabeth Ingram
Engineers with Cornell University have refined a model that includes green energy production and desalination of ocean water for coastal populations.



Hydrogen rules leak, solar job losses, battery prices plummet — This Week in Cleantech
8 Dec 2023 at 5:00am
by Renewable Energy World
The new "This Week in Cleantech" podcast breaks down the biggest stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.



6.5 GW of new solar was added in 2023, a 35% increase since 2022
7 Dec 2023 at 7:01pm
by Renewable Energy World
As a result of this growth, the United States is expected to add a record 33 GW of solar capacity in 2023, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q4 2023 report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.



Solar industry needs practical solutions to existential hail threat
7 Dec 2023 at 4:40pm
by Renewable Energy World
GCube has released a report stating that the solar industry needs to confront the severity of hailstorms with low-cost solutions.



Maine PUC amends small generator interconnection procedures rules
7 Dec 2023 at 4:27pm
by Renewable Energy World
On November 3, 2023, the Maine Public Utilities Commission issued an Order adopting amendments to its Small Generator Interconnection Procedures Rule (Chapter 324).



First five turbines installed at Vineyard Wind 1
7 Dec 2023 at 12:00pm
by Sean Wolfe
Once energized in the coming weeks, Vineyard Wind 1 will deliver approximately 65 MW of energy from five GE Haliade-X turbines. The wind farm is expected to be an 806 MW project when fully operational.



After a fast start, COP28 climate talks now in murky middle of hope, roadblocks
6 Dec 2023 at 7:23pm
by Renewable Energy World
Discussions have been focused on the so-called Global Stocktake — a status of where nations are at with meeting their climate goals to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) compared to pre-industrial times and how they can get there.

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