Sunrise brief: The impact of wildfires on PV power generation
Also on the rise: Missouri solar jumps nearly 30% with Huck Finn facility coming online. OpenADR 3.0 standard can maximize demand flexibility to help integrate renewables. And more.
Solar developer withdraws Supreme Court case as public opposition halts project
Lightsource BP has abandoned plans for a 300 MW solar project in Ohio that was highly opposed by local residents.
Missouri solar jumps nearly 30% with Huck Finn facility coming online
Owned by Ameren Missouri, this 200 MW solar plant is one of three solar facilities the company acquired in 2024. They have a combined capacity of 500 MW and represent a total acquisition cost of approximately $900 million.
Sunrise brief: Hemlock Semiconductor receives $325 million U.S. government funding for polysilicon production
Also on the rise: Jackery debuts Solar Roof Tile at CES 2025. Majority woman-owned developer begins construction on solar, battery facility in Nevada. And more.
Origis Energy closes $415 million for 145 MW solar project in Texas
The solar developer closed a deal for construction, term debt and tax equity financing for a project coming online in 2025.
Majority woman-owned developer begins construction on solar, battery facility in Nevada
The 185 MW solar and 400 MWh battery energy storage Nevada facility is expected to be in operation later this year.
Key Capture Energy completes ITC tax credit transfer for 200 MW BESS in Texas
Two battery energy storage facilities achieved commercial operation in Texas, along with the transfer of investment tax credits.
Sunrise brief: Texas storms show industry’s solar hail defenses work
Also on the rise: Treasury releases final rules for technology-neutral clean electricity credits. Despite wind and solar’s low costs, PPAs remain vital. And more.
Washington state economic impact from community solar could reach $1.7 billion over next decade
Analysis from the Washington Urban Infrastructure Lab finds that a community solar program similar to New York or Minnesota could create thousands of jobs and over a billion dollars in economic impact.
Rice Creek Solar delivers energy to 12 Florida cities
The Rice Creek Solar Center is the third solar site in the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal-backed solar projects in the U.S.
