Utility Scale PV

More large-scale solar is likely on the way for Utah, as the Federal Energy Act of 2020 aims to deploy 25 GW of solar, wind, and geothermal production on public lands no later than 2025. One of the first land areas that was vetted for this development is in Utah.

Also on the rise: Big PV plants may have positive climate impact in deserts, say researchers. California bill to mandate bidirectional chargers for all EVs sold after 2026. And more.

Funding will support BayWa r.e.’s efforts to advance its pipeline of solar, solar-plus-storage (1.1 GW) and storage projects (188 MWh) across five states.

Also on the rise: Challenges to tackle in the new era for solar energy. Bank of America funding for solar workforce. And more.

Energix Partners signs long-term supply agreement with Nevados, seeking to improve erosion controls and operations of solar assets.  

Also on the rise: Oregon’s largest solar farm at 205 MW comes online. 106 MW regenerative agrivoltaic project at White Oak Pastures in Georgia. And more.

The state of Nevada is home to several of the largest utility-scale solar projects in the U.S., while coal retirements in the region have spurred additional solar-plus-storage developments in the Silver State in recent years.

The 162 MWac (205 MWdc) former Montague Solar Farm, developed by Avangrid, will power Portland General Electric’s (PGE) Green Future Impact customers.

Also on the rise: SunPower customers paid via app to support the grid at peak demand. Yotta and Sunstone partner to offer commercial storage solutions. And more.

New York’s Large Scale Renewable Energy Program has awarded over 6.8 GWac of solar projects since 2017, with 80 MW coming online this spring.