Solar on the rise in Illinois
In two separate announcements, a total of 285 MW of solar is beginning construction in Illinois in both a utility scale project and a community solar portfolio.
Solar to contribute over 60% of new U.S. electricity generation in 2024
Despite this growth, fossil fuels dominate U.S. electricity. A 3% increase in total electricity generation across the U.S. is expected to be served primarily with solar, said a report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Sunrise brief: Solar cell prices continue to drop
Also on the rise: Hotter times will drive rooftop solar value. Compare over 20 energy storage solutions. And more.
Cypress Creek Renewables constructs 208 MW solar facility in Texas
The completed project includes 80 MWh of battery energy storage.
U.S. solar industry week in review
pv magazine USA spotlights news stories of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunrise brief: California batteries dominate evening grid with 10 GW/40 GWh of capacity
Also on the rise: U.S. solar manufacturing and the SEMA Coalition expansion. CATL presents EV battery with 1,000 km range. And more.
Birch Creek to procure 547 MW of U.S.-made First Solar modules
Birch Creek, which has a portfolio of over 14.2 GW of utility-scale solar and storage projects in various stages of development, says it plans to deploy the First Solar modules in projects across its development pipeline in the United States.
Sunrise brief: Sungrow posts $1.3 billion profit for 2023
Also on the rise: Major defense company plans to cut emissions almost in half by investing in renewables. New green bank to support distributed solar and storage in the Appalachian region. And more.
Major defense company plans to reduce emissions 46% by 2030
RTX, formerly Raytheon, signs an agreement with Engie North America to buy 1.5 million MWh of renewable energy over the next ten years, spurring further growth of Texas solar development.
U.S. solar industry week in review
pv magazine USA spotlights news stories of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
