Exus secures $312 million for solar-plus-storage project in New Mexico
Energy from the project will be purchased by Public Service Company of New Mexico to support a Meta data center in New Mexico.
Energy Department closes $1.2 billion in loans to Puerto Rico power producers
Loan guarantees by Loan Programs Office intend to finance grid enhancement to build resilience and expand access to affordable electricity for the people of Puerto Rico.
Fire at California’s Moss Landing battery plant triggers evacuation
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but an investigation will begin once the fire is extinguished.
Boviet Solar manufacturing facility ready to ramp up in North Carolina
The company plans to manufacture both solar modules and cells in its Greenville facility, following a $294 million investment and the establishment its first North American production hub.
Startup offers solar-oriented software for site-specific weather, variability scenarios
Sunairio has launched software that features high-resolution historical climate data and high-resolution future climate models to provide insights into site-specific risks. It recently raised venture capital to expand into new markets for its solar and wind portfolio-oriented software.
Hail damage and toxicity risks in solar power plants
National news outlets reported resident concerns about leaked toxins from solar facilities in Texas that were damaged by a hailstorm. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) dispelled the reports, which contained categorically false information.
Super Bowl to be hosted in first 100% renewable energy NFL stadium
The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas sources 10 MW of off-site solar, as well as wind, geothermal and hydroelectric power, among other sustainability measures.
Most read articles of 2023: pv magazine USA
The top ten most read articles in U.S. solar circled around shifting state policies, solar power curtailment, equipment longevity, and more.
U.S. utility’s sagging electricity line sparked 2022 wildfire, media reports
A sagging electricity line managed by major Californian utility Southern California Edison (SCE) is alleged to have caused a 2022 wildfire which led to two deaths, local media reports. An SCE spokesperson tells pv magazine the company cooperated with Californian authorities during its review of the blaze.
Ramping up U.S. grid-scale energy storage
Four experts in grid-scale solar and energy storage share insights at the pv magazine Roundtables US 2023 live event.
