Sunrise brief: U.S. government identifies 22 million acres for solar in western states
Also on the rise: Bloomberg signs 15-year PPA for Texas solar. ‘Flexibility is key’ as energy sector moves to net-zero future. And more.
MAKE IT Prize accelerates clean tech manufacturing
The $30 million fund incentivizes collaboration between developers looking to build green energy manufacturing plants and communities seeking a more comprehensive socio-economic benefit from developing these facilities in their region.
Bloomberg signs 15-year PPA for Texas solar
The 80 MW power purchase agreement was signed with Ørsted, supporting conservation commitment and advancing Bloomberg’s pledge to 100% renewable-sourced electricity by 2025.
U.S. government identifies 22 million acres for solar in western states
The Western Solar Plan, which will govern the leasing of US public land for solar, has been updated for the first time in more than a decade. It has identified 22 million acres (8.9 million hectares) that are best suited for solar development across 11 featured states.
NYC solar mecca created by policies and incentives
At the close of 2023, the city passed a series of zoning amendments, as part of Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality’ initiative, which will relax burdensome zoning restrictions on solar development.
‘Flexibility is key’ as energy sector moves to net-zero future
GridBeyond report notes that while a reduced reliance on imported fossil fuels and increased renewable use can lead to greater energy security and independence, grid operators have to overcome certain challenges connected to them, such as intermittency.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar power generation forecast to grow 75% through 2025
Also on the rise: Meyer Burger to cease PV module production in Germany. From the show floor at Intersolar 2024. And more.
Scale Microgrids acquires 500 MW of distributed solar projects
The company purchased distributed solar and storage projects across the United States, including in New York and California.
Soltec unveils new solar tracker designed for U.S. market
By pre-assembling most components, the installation of the product has very few steps and the design eliminates most of the need to perform cut and fill on site during installation, Soltec reports.
U.S. solar power generation forecast to grow 75% through 2025
The Energy Information Administration expects solar generation to grow from 163 billion kWh in 2023 to 286 billion kWh in 2025.
