Sunrise brief: Venture capital funding in energy storage increases 59% year over year
Also on the rise: Agriculturally integrated solar takes flight. ADT security exits rooftop solar business. And more.
Bayer installs 4.4 MW of solar as part of sustainability commitment
Two solar projects, one developed by Enel North America and the other by DSD Renewables, align with Bayer’s sustainability commitments to reach carbon neutrality by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050.
Saskatchewan First Nation signs PPA for $200 million solar project
The Ocean Man First Nation agreed to purchase power from a new 100 MW solar project, among the largest in Canada.
Largest solar and storage project in U.S. activated
The 875 MW California solar project is comprised of nearly 2 million solar panels and has over 3 GWh of energy storage.
Bloomberg signs 15-year PPA for Texas solar
The 80 MW power purchase agreement was signed with Ørsted, supporting conservation commitment and advancing Bloomberg’s pledge to 100% renewable-sourced electricity by 2025.
Soltec unveils new solar tracker designed for U.S. market
By pre-assembling most components, the installation of the product has very few steps and the design eliminates most of the need to perform cut and fill on site during installation, Soltec reports.
U.S. solar power generation forecast to grow 75% through 2025
The Energy Information Administration expects solar generation to grow from 163 billion kWh in 2023 to 286 billion kWh in 2025.
SolarApp+ speeds solar permitting for more than 160 communities
The Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus software platform has helped local governments approve nearly 33,000 solar projects.
Sunrise brief: Who’s putting solar on their roof and why
Also on the rise: Small-scale solar best for environment but agrivoltaics may be the answer. BLM seeks public comment on 400 MW solar project near Las Vegas. And more.
BLM seeks public comment on 400 MW solar project near Las Vegas
Candela Renewables proposes to construct the 400 MWac Rough Hat Clark County Solar Project that will include energy storage of up to 200 MW.
