Apex Clean Energy signs 1 GW development deal with Weyerhaeuser
The solar installations are planned to be located on Weyerhaeuser property in the southeastern United States.
Sempra Foundation donates more than $350,000 to help install solar for California tribal communities
Sempra Foundation funding goes to GRID Alternatives’ Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund
USDA grant program provides funds for rural agricultural solar projects
Two potato farmers in Maine are set to receive grant funding as part of more than $24 million designated for decarbonized energy infrastructure projects in rural communities in the state. The program is available in eligible rural communities countrywide.
Kentucky’s largest solar project to be built on former coal mine
The 200 MW Martin County Solar Project will be constructed on 1,200 acres of the former Martiki coal mine site, and construction is set to employ displaced coal workers.
80 MW solar project set to meet 80% of Salt Lake city’s municipal electric needs
The 80 MW Elektron Solar project is set to provide electricity to three municipal governments, one university, and two ski resorts when it reaches operation in 2023.
Standard Solar completes 3.3 MW solar project for Virginia schools
The project, supported by Virginia Clean Economy Act, will provide 50% of electricity needs and enable the school system to allocate energy cost savings to supporting student success.
How to balance Oahu’s renewable energy and agricultural needs
The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Dr. Matthias Fripp has released a white paper outlining what different land use scenarios would mean for the island in terms of land availability, total electric generation costs, and the overall design of the electric system on Oahu.
GE enters U.S. residential solar inverter market
GE, the global industrial giant, is entering the U.S. residential solar inverter market with technology that already has made its mark in Australia and Brazil.
KKR enters solar with launch of Stellar Renewable Power
The company will focus on sourcing, developing, and operating utility-scale solar plants and storage facilities through greenfield development and acquisitions of early-stage assets from other developers.
National Grid Renewables closes financing for 200 MW solar project
Once completed, the 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project will be the largest of its kind in Illinois, and will bring the state near 900 MW of installed solar capacity.
