Solar farm to power Philly government buildings gains momentum after Covid, supply chain delays
The 80 MW Adams County solar farm is anticipated to power 22% of the demand coming from Philadelphia government buildings, as a significant step towards the city’s goal of sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewables by 2030.
Six members of Congress sign letter urging DOC to continue solar anti-circumvention investigation
The letter urges President Biden to protect US manufacturing from unfair foreign influence, insinuates a concerted political and lobbyist effort to undermine the investigation, draws on fears over national cybersecurity, and claims current module import shortfalls are an attempt to apply political pressure via a stagnating market.
Duke Energy, North Carolina solar installers compromise on net metering
After intervention by some of the state’s largest rooftop solar installers, the new compromise includes a delay of time-of-use rates for net metering customers until at least 2026 and a ‘Proposed Bridge Rate’ for new net metering customers.
Trackers vs. the elements, part two: working with wind
In this three-part series, pv magazine will highlight some of the major obstacles faced when developing solar installations on single-axis tracker and see the different approaches that players in the industry are taking to neutralize each issue.
Pivot Energy to develop 41 MW portfolio of community solar for LMI households in Colorado
The portfolio, awarded by Xcel Energy, is anticipated to provide access to affordable, clean energy to thousands of households throughout the state.
Borrego sells development business, including 8.4 GW solar pipeline
The company announced it will spin-off and sell its development arm to ECP, along with its project pipeline of 8.4 GW solar, 6.4 GW/25 GWh of energy storage.
Trackers vs. the elements, part one: tackling uneven terrain
In this three-part series, pv magazine will highlight some of the major obstacles faced when developing solar installations on single-axis tracker and see the different approaches that players in the industry are taking to neutralize each issue.
People on the Move: Nexamp, GridBeyond, SMA, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Nextracker, Silicon Ranch reach 1.5 GW supply agreement
The deal also includes a shared commitment by both companies to increase domestic supply and promote lower-carbon production processes.
National Grid, Convergent Energy + Power partner on solar and storage for no-wire resiliency
The 10 MW/40 MWh of energy storage paired with 15 MW of solar will provide electricity to customers connected to the Pine Grove substation in Cicero, NY during periods of peak demand, cutting down on National Grid’s reliance on gas-fired peaker plants.
