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Net-metering changes are sweeping the country. Here’s how solar companies can prepare
Net-metering policies are shifting across the country, and solar installation companies have a right to be concerned. California’s NEM 3.0 slashed export compensation rates, Hawaii transitioned to a self-supply model and states like Arizona and West Virginia have significantly reduced net-metering rates. Now Virginia is in the crosshairs, with Appalachian Power Company (APCo) proposing to…
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EDP Renewables wraps up 400-MW solar portfolio for Microsoft
EDP Renewables North America announced that it has delivered on three new utility-scale solar projects totaling 400 MW. Microsoft has agreed to purchase 389 MW of electricity and renewable energy credits (RECs) from the projects through long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs). The delivery of these projects brings the total operational portfolio to five projects…
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Two lithium battery makers pull plug on American manufacturing plans
Two companies attempting to set up gigawatt-scale lithium battery factories have canceled their plans for American manufacturing. KORE Power confirmed to local news that it was abandoning its 12-GWh factory plan in Buckeye, Arizona, and FREYR just revealed it would sell its ESS manufacturing site in Georgia. KORE Power first announced its Arizona manufacturing plans…
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Catalyst Power tapped to build 650-kW solar portfolio for Massachusetts storage company
Catalyst Power Holdings is partnering with Sunny Side Storage to develop a 650-kW portfolio of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems at their facilities in Ware, Massachusetts. Commercial and industrial solar represents an essential strategy for Massachusetts to achieve the state’s ambitious clean energy goals. Massachusetts offers businesses significant opportunities through programs like SMART (Solar Massachusetts…
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Solar accounts for 81.5% of new electricity sources added to US grid in 2024
Renewable energy sources accounted for more than 90% of new electrical generating capacity added in the United States in 2024 — solar alone accounted for over 81%. Specifically for the month of December 2024, renewables were 86.9% of new generating capacity. In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report, FERC says 105 “units” of solar…
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