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.
Oversized solar farm keeps lights on until midnight
A massive 2.4 GW solar power plant with a 2:1 DC-to-AC ratio, coupled with six hours of energy storage, is approved in northern Oregon.
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.
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.
