BLM advances 350 MW solar project proposed on public lands
President Biden recently ordered the Interior Department to help boost responsible renewable energy development on public property.
University wins approval for a 2.4 MW solar array in Wisconsin
The university claimed the project will be the largest state-owned solar array and will help save $217,000 annually.
Military veterans are poised to help lead record solar growth
The Solar Ready Vets Fellowship program offers a pathway to connect solar companies with military veterans.
Longroad buys Arizona solar capacity from First Solar
The projects include 200 MW slated to enter service in June and 700 MW in early-stage development.
Sunrise brief: Southeast utilities ask FERC for market changes that could help renewables
Also on the rise: ERCOT orders rolling blackouts as 30 GW of resources are forced out, PNM shareholders OK merger with Avangrid, location is key when talking about DERs, and Dominion claws back from a big ice storm.
Product roundup: Panasonic, Silfab Solar, EVgo, and more
Check out this week’s list of some of the newest announcements related to clean energy products.
New York OKs major transmission build-out, community clean energy incentives
The approvals follow Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State address and will help New York meet its 70% by 2030 renewable portfolio standard and climate goals.
Energy and climate legislation led a busy week in Washington, D.C.
The Biden administration and Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill are moving quickly to advance energy and climate initiatives. To sweeten the pot, ARPA-E is offering $100 million in funding.
Sunrise brief: Intel signs on to 138 MW Avangrid solar project
Also on the rise: ARPA-E offers $100 million in R&D funding, California hunts for generation resources for this summer, and CIT Group helps arrange financing for a handful of BESS capacity.
Four key solar market trends from 2020
Data firm REsurety identifies four trends that illustrate how solar power markets performed in 2020.
