EDP Renewables announces another 300 MW of solar now operational in Kern County
Sandrini I and II Solar Energy Parks are now operational with one power purchase agreement signed by Shell and the other with Redwood Coast Energy Authority for its community choice energy program.
People on the move: Nevados, SOLV Energy, SETO and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Treasury releases final rules for technology-neutral clean electricity credits
The final rules for clean electricity production credit and the clean electricity investment credit provide clarity around what clean electricity technologies qualify for the credits.
Despite wind and solar’s low costs, PPAs remain vital
A new ACORE report says corporate use of power purchase agreements remain integral to getting large solar projects off the ground.
Texas storms show industry’s solar hail defenses work
A look at the benefit of hail monitoring and stow as exemplified in three projects in Texas that were exposed to the same system of hailstorms as Fighting Jays Solar, a large project that suffered major hail damage.
Sunrise brief: U.S. electricity rates rise about 5% annually, outpacing inflation
Also on the rise: Half of distribution transformers are approaching end of life. Agrivoltaic pilot program announced in New Jersey. And more.
BLM approves solar project on 3,500 acres of public land
The Bureau of Land Management has approved a 600 MW solar project in Arizona.
Agrivoltaic pilot program announced in New Jersey
Agrivoltaics co-locates solar with agriculture. The incentive program will provide its results to inform the design of a permanent agrivoltaic program.
U.S. electricity rates rise about 5% annually – outpacing inflation
While electricity generation costs have gone down thanks to technology like solar and wind, transmission and distribution costs have driven bills higher, said a report from Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory.
IRA returns 4X on taxpayer investment
A recent report by American Clean Power finds that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will create millions of jobs, boost economic growth and have lasting impact on the U.S. economy.
