Nearly 50 GW of new renewable capacity installed in 2024 ‘shatters records’
A report from American Clean Power Association says the U.S. saw “a remarkable 33% increase over the previous record of 37 GW set in 2023.”
RFI alert: Partners sought for 107 MW of community solar projects
Groundswell seeks project developers, solar installers, O&M providers and others to partner on 200 kW to 500 MW community solar installations through its Southeast Rural Power program.
California solar project powers homes and empowers communities
The project received a 20% investment tax credit for selling its electricity to low-income communities, according to developer, Renewable America.
Deals for 1.12 GWh of battery energy storage in the U.S.
Two more grid-scale batteries in California, and one in Texas, are nearing completion after funding and sale transactions have been closed.
Data center demands spark reevaluation of energy generation sources
With estimates that demand from data centers could double or triple by 2028, energy experts discuss role of renewables in an online forum.
Alabama’s first utility-scale battery system planned for former coal site
The BESS will be a standalone lithium iron phosphate system that will charge up to 150 MW of electricity with a two-hour duration.
U.S. Army completes third phase of Fort Riley solar project
One of the largest renewable energy projects in Kansas, the solar installations will power 40% of Fort Riley’s needs.
Meta signs on for more Texas solar
Cypress Creek Renewables signed an environmental attribute purchase agreement with Meta to support the 505 MW Hanson Solar facility in Coleman County, Texas.
Canada’s ‘Gas City’ downsizes 325 MW solar project
Medicine Hat, Alberta decided to drop a 325 MW solar project planned to be installed on contaminated lands down to 75 MW.
Solar sales practices: A growing regulatory concern
With states increasingly passing legislation to protect solar consumers, pv magazine USA investigated how solar installation companies hire and train their sales teams and got first-hand looks at the sales strategies of five different solar installers across the country.
