Google invests in 800 MW solar project in Illinois
The Double Black Diamond Solar project may be the largest solar installation east of the Mississippi when complete in 2025.
Amazon hits 100% renewable energy goal seven years ahead of schedule
The retail giant matched 100% of the electricity used in its operations with investments in renewable energy in 2023.
Sunrise brief: Recurrent Energy transfers $103 million in tax credits for Oklahoma project
Also on the rise: Wendy’s enrolls in community solar to power 130 locations. Generac acquires commercial and industrial energy storage provider. And more.
Wendy’s enrolls in community solar to power 130 locations
Through a partnership with Ampion, Wendy’s restaurants will access renewable energy certificates to offset carbon emissions.
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pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
REC introduces 640 W commercial solar panel
The new product contains heterojunction cell technology (HJT) with up to 22.5% efficiency.
EV manufacturer Rivian invests in solar energy
Rivian will subscribe to community solar and purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs).
Major defense company plans to reduce emissions 46% by 2030
RTX, formerly Raytheon, signs an agreement with Engie North America to buy 1.5 million MWh of renewable energy over the next ten years, spurring further growth of Texas solar development.
Maxeon sues REC, Hanwha Qcells for alleged TOPCon patent infringement
Maxeon has filed two different lawsuits in the United States against Hanwha Qcells and REC over claims that the two manufacturers used an unspecified tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell technology.
Standard Solar acquires 84 MW community solar portfolio in Illinois
Construction of the 14 projects in the portfolio is expected to begin this year.
