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Enel adds 2 GW of North America renewable capacity in 2022
Utility-scale solar and wind projects developed by Enel totaled 1.98 GW last year, while power purchase agreements reached 630 MW. The company added three major North American businesses last year.
Utility-scale updates on Texas 36 GW five-year solar path
Texas is set to take over as the highest-capacity solar state in the U.S., much of which will be represented by large-scale projects like the ones featured in this update.
Duke rooftop solar program sunsets, corporate solar rises
A popular five-year $62 million program in North Carolina to boost rooftop solar has ended, while a large customer renewable power contract program has been expanded to 4 GW.
Three-party joint venture formed for 250 MW of New York community solar
The trio expects to construct, own and operate one of the largest community solar portfolios in the state by 2025.
Utility delays stalling out rooftop solar projects for six months or more
Colorado residents and solar installers have accused utility Xcel Energy for having “no urgency” in installing meters and approving interconnection.
Sunrun partners with startup to manage virtual power plants
The rooftop solar and battery energy storage provider selected Lunar Energy as VPP manager across the United States. The startup will also be launching its own battery in the coming months.
GM announces $650 million production plan with Lithium Americas
The two will set up a mining operation at the largest known lithium source in the United States. The deal marks the largest investment by an automaker in raw materials for batteries.
Community solar up, net metering down in 2023
This year five states will introduce community solar programs, while net metering continues to be challenged, and flexible financing may offer a competitive edge, said Wood Mackenzie.
Assistance for solar on low-income housing in Massachusetts
Resonant Energy’s Solar Technical Assistance Retrofit (STAR) program offers financial and technical assistance to affordable housing organizations.
Facebook tops 1 GW of renewables procured through Apex Clean Energy
Meta (Facebook) signed on as offtaker for a 195 MW solar project in Texas, further establishing it as a top corporate purchaser of renewable energy. Its total solar procurement is approaching 4 GW.
