Procurement

Through the partnership, the two companies hope to shift the solar finance market in a way that empowers middle-market developers, while also bringing access to clean energy to historically underserved and disadvantaged communities.

From duties to tariffs to COVID-19 and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, a look at the supply chain issues threatening the solar module supply market.

Kiewit Power Constructors will serve as the project’s EPC partner, IHI Terrasun Solutions will serve as the battery integrator, and the project will use Maxeon Solar Technologies’ high efficiency bifacial solar modules.

The procurement will help SB Energy to meet the demands of the company’s 4GW solar and storage development pipeline in the US.

Material shortages, trade restrictions, and shipping bottlenecks create challenges for PV module buyers, but the good news is that there are steps to take to ensure quality and timely supply.

The price of polysilicon last week reached its highest level since 2011 and, according to Chinese module manufacturer JinkoSolar, there are no visible signs that it could drop this year, as predicted by several analysts.

Ernst & Young’s 2021 report detailing transactions in power and utilities shows a higher focus on ESG initiatives and renewable deals across the country’s utilities.

The decision will now go to the courts, where subsequent decisions and appeals could drag this matter on far into the foreseeable future.

The company is accepting project bids that are at least 50MW in capacity. Battery energy storage may be included.

Duke is planning to construct or acquire up to 1.1GW of renewable energy generation, as well as up to 1.3GW of non-intermittent generation, like natural gas combustion turbines, combined-cycle units and stand-alone battery storage.