Sunrise brief: Amazon orders up more solar capacity
Also on the rise: The grid is on track to get even cleaner in 2022, APS launches a resi battery rebate, and Westbridge acquires a Canadian solar project.
Amazon procures over 1 GW of U.S. solar projects
The company announced 5.6 GW of solar globally. The first U.S. projects are planned for Arizona and Georgia.
Westbridge acquires a 236 MW Canadian solar project
Among the largest projects proposed in Canada, the Sunnynook Solar Energy project is set to bring Westbridge’s solar portfolio to over 735 MW in capacity.
A cleaner grid arrives as renewables replace fossil fuels
In 2022, the United States is projected to massively increase its solar and wind generating capacity, extending a nearly two-decade march toward a cleaner grid.
Sunrise brief: Solar wins big as new transmission projects advance
Also on the rise: Community solar developers merge, Summit Ridge completes a big rooftop community solar project, and CIT Group refinances a 20-project solar portfolio.
CIT Group lines up refinancing for 130 MW solar portfolio
The deal follows an earlier $210 million financing package for a 260 MW Texas solar project.
Hydrostor plans another compressed air energy storage project
Paperwork was filed with the California Energy Commission to develop the project for installation in Kern County, California, a hotbed for solar and energy storage projects.
Dispute settlement allows Hawaii solar project to advance
The solar power facility signed a 25-year fixed price agreement to sell its electricity at roughly 8.9¢/kWh.
Transmission project approvals will boost renewable energy delivery to NYC
The projects are expected to reduce the city’s fossil fuel use for electricity by more than 80% by 2030.
Sunrise brief: EPC contractor buy expands Koch’s solar reach
Also on the rise: Duke agrees to new net metering rates, Ingeteam supplies inverters for BESS project, and Powin launches battery energy storage system.
