Total and 174 Power Global plan to build 1.6 GW of U.S. solar and storage
French energy giant Total called the 50/50 joint venture a “first significant step” into the U.S. utility-scale solar market.
New York governor outlines major renewable energy plans
In his 2021 State of the State address, Andrew Cuomo said, “Green energy is a pressing moral imperative and a prime economic opportunity.”
Jobs report underscores Covid-19 impact on U.S. clean energy sector
As the pandemic continued its attack on the U.S. economy, 2020 ended with 429,000 fewer clean energy workers.
Minnesota Power targets 100% carbon-free energy by 2050
The utility plans to retire or convert its remaining coal-fired units and procure more wind and solar power.
NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers go solar at training facility
The project means the pro hockey team will now “train and compete in facilities completely powered by renewable electricity.”
Renewables to dominate new U.S. capacity in 2021, with solar leading the way
The U.S. Energy Information Administration also expects utility-scale battery storage capacity to more than quadruple.
Mercury Marine powers its sustainability goals with solar PV at world HQ
“We are committed to our focus on sustainable business practices,” said the president of the engine maker.
Americans want renewables and are willing to pay for them
U.S. renewable energy use has grown significantly in the last decade, yet data from a new survey suggests many Americans may not fully understand the importance of solar and wind.
From the editor: SEIA’s solar+ plan falls short on ambition
The organization’s “ambitious goal” of solar supplying 20% of the nation’s electricity in 2030 looks more like a forecast, and vision for rapid decarbonization is coming from the climate movement and the American Left, not SEIA.
PV Info Link expects solar demand to reach 112 GW in 2019
That would mean a market increase of around 25% on this year. Demand is predicted to become particularly strong in the second half of the year, with renewed market growth coming from India and the USA.
