Solar project in Maine transforms contaminated brownfield
Thirty years in the making, but the site of a former circuit board recycling facility is now generating 7 MW of solar energy and providing power to 960 subscribers.
Two Wisconsin solar projects financed through asset purchase agreement
The two sites, Good Oak and Gristmill, will be built by OneEnergy Renewables with handover to We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation and Madison Gas and Electric Company at commercial operations.
Sunrise brief: Ashtrom Group enters U.S. solar market with 300 MW utility-scale project
Also on the rise: Energy storage is a solved problem. Infinity sends fuel cell to NASA for lunar testing. And more.
Three agrivoltaic community solar projects planned for New York
The three solar installations in Johnstown, New York are under development by BlueWave.
Sunrise brief: Why $0.25 per kWh electricity makes off-grid solar & batteries a smart investment
Also on the rise: Groups challenge TVA’s draft resource plan that commits to only 3 GW solar. U.S. Senator introduces community solar act. And more.
U.S. Senator introduces community solar act
Senator Luján is working to direct more resources to expand community solar, which he believes will lower energy costs for consumers, support good paying jobs and help reduce carbon.
U.S. solar industry on track to install 250 GW in five years
According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2024 report, in the two years since passage of the IRA the solar industry has added 75 GW of new capacity to the grid, representing over 36% of all solar capacity built in U.S. history.
A look at Tim Walz’ clean energy record as governor of Minnesota
Minnesota jumped in state rankings for solar installations, in part due to Governor Walz’ leadership, and what he has promoted on the state level would add to Harris’ record on the national stage.
Navisun and Ampion partner on community solar in four states
Navisun is planning to design, construct, own, and operate five community solar projects in Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Illinois, and Ampion will handle the subscriber acquisition, billing, customer care, and the long-term subscription management.
Sunrise brief: BLM releases plan to develop solar on 31 million acres of Western land
Also on the rise: U.S. DOE allocates $325 million for community solar, battery storage in Puerto Rico. Japanese manufacturer Toyo Solar announces 2 GW panel factory in U.S.
