February 5, 2020

Rensselaer team develops effective concentrated solar power plant using affordable, accessible resources

Partha Dutta, a professor of electrical, computer, and systems engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, envisions a not-so-distant future where even the most remote parts of the world would have access to clean and renewable energy. His vision wouldn’t require a large power grid or expensive technology. Instead, he believes it could be accomplished using simple …

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February 5, 2020

Cubico acquires a 50 MW concentrated solar power plant in Spain

The UK-based renewables investment company has acquired the 50 MW Arenales solar thermal power plant, located in Seville that entered into operation in 2008. Cubico Sustainable Investments, a renewables investment company based in the United Kingdom, today announced the acquisition of the Arenales Solar PS, S.L., owned by a 50 MW solar thermal operating plant, …

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February 5, 2020September 21, 2020

DOE Announces $125.5 Million in New Funding for Solar Technologies

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $125.5 million in new funding to advance solar technology research. Through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Solar Energy Technologies Office, DOE continues to advance research and development of solar technologies that reduce the cost of solar, increase the competitiveness of American …

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Estimating cultivable land at photovoltaic sites for dual-purpose use May 12, 2024

Madrid, Spain (SPX) May 02, 2024 Researchers at the University of Cordoba have developed a new model to calculate the cultivable space within solar farms equipped with two-axis photovoltaic modules, aiming to facilitate the transition to agrivoltaic systems where agriculture and solar energy production coexist. In Alcarras de Carla Simon, the Sole family is reconsidering […]

Microsoft makes renewable energy deal with Canada's Brookfield May 12, 2024

San Francisco (AFP) May 1, 2024 Microsoft and Canada's Brookfield Asset Management have struck an agreement for the development of renewable energy that could make one of the biggest corporate purchases of green energy to date, the companies said on Tuesday. Under the "first of its kind" agreement, Brookfield said it plans to develop over […]

Optimizing Grid Integration for California's Energy Future May 12, 2024

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 06, 2024 On May 1, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) hosted the third workshop of the High DER Future Grid Study, which assembled stakeholders and experts virtually to develop solutions for enhancing grid operations with a high volume of distributed energy resources (DERs). The workshop aimed to align […]

Intuit, REI Help Clearloop Cut Ribbon on White Pine Solar Farm May 10, 2024

Clearloop, along with Intuit and REI Co-op, flipped the switch on the new 2.8 MW White Pine Solar Farm in White Pine, Tenn. Intuit and REI each supported the development of 1.4 MW of the solar project through Clearloop’s approach allowing organizations to reclaim their carbon footprint. “Clearloop’s partnerships with Intuit, REI and the local […]

Meta, Solarpack Sign Construction Agreements for Indiana Projects May 10, 2024

Meta and Solarpack have signed a strategic agreement for the construction of two Indiana solar projects with a total 210 MW capacity, meant to support Meta’s presence in the state. Under the two long-term Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements Meta signed, it is slated to purchase the output from the Solarpack projects. “We are excited to […]

Greenskies Installs 1.67 MW Solar Portfolio for New Jersey Schools May 9, 2024

Piscataway Township Schools has partnered with Greenskies Clean Focus to install a 1.67 MW rooftop solar portfolio made up of 3,700 PV panels spread across seven schools and the district administration building. The company funded the projects at no upfront cost to the district through a 15-year PPA, enabling the district to purchase the electricity […]

Clearloop finishes new solar project for Intuit and REI Co-op May 10, 2024

Clearloop, a Silicon Ranch company, announced that Intuit and REI Co-op flipped the switch on the new 2.8-MWDC White Pine Solar Farm in White Pine, Tennessee today. Intuit and REI each supported the development of 1.4 MWDC of the solar project through Clearloop’s unique and innovative approach to helping organizations reclaim their carbon footprint. In… […]

Silfab’s South Carolina manufacturing plans may be in jeopardy May 10, 2024

Local news outlets are reporting that the zoning board for York County, South Carolina, has reversed its decision to allow Silfab Solar to establish solar cell and panel manufacturing operations in Fort Mill. Silfab had already chosen an existing warehouse off Logistics Lane to outfit with cell and panel assembly manufacturing equipment and was approved… […]

California regulators approve new residential electric bill fixed charges May 10, 2024

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted May 9 to approve a controversial $24 monthly fixed charge on residential consumers who get their electricity from PG&E, SCE and SDG&E. The CPUC’s proposed decision recommending a $24 fixed charge for most households was released earlier this year. Under the proposed decision, consumers who are on California… […]

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