TVA releases RFP for 200 MW of new solar + storage and retrofits
The projects will be used for the entity’s Green Invest program, which helps large-scale energy buyers meet their renewable needs.
Standard Solar bring solar canopies to 21 Southern California schools
The installations are expected to reduce the CO2 equivalent of roughly six million pounds of coal burned in their first year, and provide urban heat reduction benefits.
BayWa r.e. becomes a Canadian distributor of Polar Racking
The announcement highlights Polar’s history of excelling in extreme weather and on difficult terrain.
Facebook, RWE Renewables in deal with TVA for 150 MW of solar
Facebook’s commitment to TVA’s green invest program continues, as the company has now contracted for 475 MW of solar under the program.
Duke Energy to test novel approach to turn coal plants into energy storage stations
Funded by a Department of Energy grant, the project will evaluate Malta Inc.’s thermal energy storage system as a viable, scalable solution.
Greenskies helps Connecticut colleges go solar, but further capacity may be in jeopardy
The first of nine projects that Greenskies plans to develop is in service, but the state’s virtual net metering cap may slow additional capacity from being built.
GP Joule breaks ground on 100 MW Canadian solar portfolio
The three 35 MW projects have to be designed to fit environmental challenges, including hurricane-force winds.
AES to supply Google data centers in Virginia with 24/7 renewable energy
The agreement will result in the construction of around 500 MW of renewable energy and storage projects to ensure that Google data centers will be 90% carbon-free when measured on an hourly basis.
First Solar and Nel to develop integrated solar-hydrogen power plants
The companies first will work to develop an integrated power plant control and SCADA system.
Duke Energy consolidates its renewable energy offerings under one brand
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions will unify products and services offered by several subsidiaries to help companies achieve clean energy and resilient infrastructure solutions.
