Solar
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Press Releases
First Solar to Invest up to $1.2 Billion in Scaling Production of American-Made Responsible Solar by 4.4 GW
TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 30, 2022 — First Solar, Inc. today announced that it plans to invest up to $1.2 billion in scaling production of American-made, responsibly-produced photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, directly supporting the country’s transition to a decarbonized future and enabling the fight against climate change. The investment is forecast to expand the company’s ability […]
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Press Releases
Soltage Completes 2.7-MW Community Solar Project in Illinois
PONTIAC, ILLINOIS – August 30, 2022: Leading independent power producer Soltage today announced its completion of the construction and commissioning of a 2.7 MW community solar project in Pontiac, Illinois. The project is built on land owned by the City of Pontiac and its energy sales are managed by Chicago-based MC Squared Energy Services. The […]
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Press Releases
OMCO Solar Reaches 9.5-GW Milestone and Accelerates Domestic Manufacturing with Expanded Indiana Plant and $5 Million Investment
PHOENIX, Ariz. – August 30, 2022 – Following the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), OMCO Solar announced it has expanded its Pierceton, Indiana manufacturing plant and has reached a significant milestone, having shipped 9.5GW of solar mounting and racking solutions. In light of the company’s latest $5 million solar manufacturing investment, announced […]
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Legal & Regulatory
Biden Signs Bill to Transform U.S. Energy, Combat Climate Change
President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) should provide further impetus for growth of U.S. renewable energy, coming on the heels of a report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that installations of solar and wind power accounted for more than two-thirds of new domestic utility-scale generation in the first six months […]
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Renewables
Renewable Energy, Electrification Big Winners in Inflation Reduction Act
The U.S. House on Aug. 12 passed a bill with major implications for the power generation industry, joining the U.S. Senate in supporting the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The bill, which now heads to President Joe Biden for his signature, includes major provisions to combat climate change, including support for a variety of clean energy […]
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Press Releases
Renewable Properties Unveils 70 MW New York Community Solar Portfolio that Incorporates Agrivoltaics and Pollinators
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 2, 2022 — Renewable Properties, a developer and investor in small-scale utility and community solar projects, is establishing itself as a New York community solar leader with a portfolio of 70 MW in various stages of development, construction, and operation. Two of the company’s first community solar projects came online […]
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History
Southern Company: A History of a Prolific Power Technology Pioneer
Atlanta-based energy giant Southern Co. has rapidly evolved to keep in step with the evolution of power. As part of its corporate growth, the company has notably pioneered technologies that have reshaped
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Coal
POWER Digest [August 2022]
Emerson Involved in Coal-to-Biomass Switch. Albioma, a French independent energy provider, is working with Emerson, a global technology and software company, on the transition of the Bois Rouge 108-MW
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Commentary
A Global Look at Residential Solar Adoption Rates
Solar technology is advancing at a rapid rate, making solar easier to adopt. However, there is still a large potential of growth when it comes to the solar market. Looking at global data, solar photovoltaic (PV) generation has steadily increased for the past several years, and showed the second-largest absolute generation growth of all renewable technologies […]
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Legal & Regulatory
Energy Security, Climate Change Initiatives Endure with Surprise U.S. Senate Deal
The inclusion of an estimated $369 billion in energy security and climate change investments in a July 27–unveiled U.S. Senate budget reconciliation proposal has prompted optimism from a range of energy sectors. Less than two weeks after negotiations on clean energy and climate provisions within the reconciliation package hit an impasse and suggested their demise, […]