Louisiana solar project goes online with U.S.-made components
With McDonald’s as the offtaker for the 180MWdc of solar energy from the Prairie Ronde project, St. Landry Parish community resources will receive funding for education and community development initiatives.
Chick-fil-A cuts costs, boosts grid reliability with solar-powered microgrid
The project completes the trio of Chick-fil-As piloting the solar-powered microgrids.
From flipping burgers to flipping the switch on community solar
More than 30 Wendy’s and McDonald’s franchise locations in Illinois are estimated to save an annual $20,000 in electrical costs by subscribing to community solar, the savings of which will increase as more community solar projects come online.
Major U.S. bank signs $140 million tax equity deal for Louisiana solar project
Barclays and Lightsource bp agree to finance deal to construct 180 MW Prairie Ronde solar farm in St. Landry Parish.
Lightsource bp raises financing for 368 MW pollinator and bird-friendly projects
Investment brings economic growth and environmental benefits to Indiana and Louisiana communities, leverages Inflation Reduction Act’s advantages for made-in-America products
Sunrise brief: Three global trends for solar in 2023
Also on the rise: McDonald’s signs on for 180 MW of Louisiana solar. Canadian manufacturer releases carbon-fiber solar panel for boats. And more.
McDonald’s signs on for 180 MW of Louisiana solar
The restaurant giant signed a solar power purchase agreement equivalent to the energy demand of over 30,000 U.S. homes.
Sunrise brief: California pulls the plug on rooftop solar
Also on the rise: Is Auxin going to sue to overturn the pause on solar tariffs? Solar wafer production coming to America.. And more.
McDonald’s logistics group signs virtual PPA for renewable energy from Texas solar-plus-storage project
The 189 MW/ 88.2 MWh solar-plus-storage facility is the equivalent to the energy use of more than 900 U.S. McDonald’s restaurants.
Sunrise brief: Canadian Solar to unveil all-in-one residential battery and inverter
Also on the rise: Transfer payments vs tax equity, a utility-scale analysis. Solar energy to help McDonald’s meet sustainability goals. And more.
