690 MW solar-plus-storage project in U.S. now operational in Nevada
Gemini is located thirty minutes outside of Las Vegas and with its 1.8 million solar panels, will power about 10% of Nevada’s peak power demand.
Sunrise brief: First Solar commissions 1.3 million square-foot R&D facility
Also on the rise: North American solar power purchase agreements rise 3% in Q2 Intersect Power closes $837 million in financing for three Tesla battery systems in Texas. And more.
Sunrise brief: U.S. residential solar down 20% in 2024
Also on the rise: $1B in financing for 400 MW/1600 MWh solar-plus-storage project. Peak Energy secures $55 million Series A funding to manufacture sodium-ion batteries. And more.
Utah developer rPlus secures $1B in financing for 400 MW/1600 MWh solar-plus-storage project
The Green River Energy Center will supply power for PacifiCorp.
Sunrise brief: Solar nears 9% of U.S. total electric generation capacity
Also on the rise: Aurora adds automated permitting to its toolbox with acquisition of Lyra. Solar electricity “a good idea” for 83% of poll respondents. And more.
Solar nears 9% of U.S. total electric generation capacity
The monthly energy infrastructure update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shows solar accounted for nearly 80% of capacity additions in May, continuing its dominance of new-build generation.
Utility-scale agrivoltaic installation in Ohio is now operational
Savion developed the 180 MW solar power plant located in Madison County, one of the first operating utility-scale solar sites to integrate soybeans, alfalfa and forage crop production within the array.
Sunrise brief: IRENA calls 16.4% annual renewable growth to hit COP28 targets
Also on the rise: Fracsun introduces AI-powered solar soling loss simulator tool, GoodWe unveils double-glass TOPCon bifacial solar modules, and more.
Sunrise brief: Amazon hits 100% renewable energy goal
Also on the rise: Solar panel cleaning with electromagnetic waves, Anker launches all-in-one home storage solution, and more.
Sunrise brief: World’s first anode-free sodium solid-state battery
Also on the rise: Indiana’s largest solar power plant about to come online.
