Hawaii solar-plus-storage project inches state closer to renewable goals
The 30 MW, 120 MWh Hale Kuawehi project is the first renewable project to begin producing power for Hawaii Island in nearly a year.
New York Power Authority acquires its first fully owned solar project
The New York Renewable Energy Development Holdings Corporation will construct and operate the 20 MW Somers Solar project in Fort Edward, New York.
Solar adds record 452 GW to global renewables capacity in 2024
Global renewables capacity grew by a record 585 GW in 2024, with solar accounting for 452 GW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar and wind together made up 96.6% of the increase.
Reaching 90% renewables can maintain stable electricity rates, Brattle finds
The grid operator Southwest Power Pool could achieve “high levels of decarbonization and electrification with minimal rate impacts,” says a study requested by SPP and prepared by The Brattle Group.
Louisiana solar project goes online with U.S.-made components
With McDonald’s as the offtaker for the 180MWdc of solar energy from the Prairie Ronde project, St. Landry Parish community resources will receive funding for education and community development initiatives.
Vesper Energy unveils 600 MW Texas project
The Hornet Solar project is projected to monetize more than $500 million in Inflation Reduction Act production tax credits across the next decade.
Governor Newsom fast tracks agrivoltaic solar-plus-storage project in California
Certifying the Fresno project for streamlining prevents potential project delays.
Solar exceeds 10% of U.S. electricity generation capacity
Solar dominates project queues through 2028, said data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
California community choice aggregator activates 600 MW solar, 390 MW storage
Two projects are expected to generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 270,000 homes and created an estimated 950 construction jobs.
Clearway Energy begins construction on $605 million energy storage portfolio in Utah
Each project will use 4-hour Tesla Megapack lithium ion batteries located adjacent to four operating solar power plants.
