Meta’s data centers to procure energy from 321 MW solar project in Texas
Avangrid’s newest and largest solar project will help support Meta’s energy demands for one of its many data centers.
Oregon’s largest solar farm at 205 MW comes online
The 162 MWac (205 MWdc) former Montague Solar Farm, developed by Avangrid, will power Portland General Electric’s (PGE) Green Future Impact customers.
Sunrise brief: Robot dogs monitor for faults at solar plants
Also on the rise: Solar project updates in California, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee. Transferability, or selling tax credits, top of mind at SEIA Finance. And more.
Iberdrola using dogs, robots to monitor solar plants
Iberdrola is using a springer spaniel in a solar park to smell electrical problems that could lead to power cuts. It is also using a robotic dog to detect and analyze faults in substations.
Iberdrola-PNM merger rejected by regulators; notice of appeal filed with state Supreme Court
The merger, which received approval from five federal agencies and the Public Utility Commission of Texas, is intended to accelerate New Mexico’s clean energy future.
Sunrise brief: Leaders urge support for clean energy tax breaks that benefit public power
Also on the rise: Cummins and Iberdrola plan a $60 million green hydrogen plant, natural gas falls to renewables (and coal), and Aurora Solar closes a $250 million financing round.
Europe’s largest solar park goes online despite Covid-19
Iberdrola’s 500 MW Núñez de Balboa solar park has started commercial operations, following the completion of construction in December.
