Solar Industry News and Articles
National Grid purchases wind and solar developer, Geronimo Energy
Yesterday, National Grid, through its competitive non-regulated unit National Grid Ventures (NGV), completed its $100 million acquisition of Geronimo Energy - a wind and solar developer in North America. The deal, which was announced on March 7th, 2019, has now...
Ontario Power Generation announces plans to rebuild century-old Calabogie Generating Station
Plans are under way to rebuild one of Ontario Power Generation’s oldest hydroelectric generating stations, which was damaged by a tornado in 2018. Constructed in 1917, the 5-MW Calabogie Generating Station has produced renewable, low-cost electricity on the Madawaska...
GE steps up offshore wind operations in China
GE Renewable Energy has taken a major step to cement its offshore wind operations in China.
US tribes turn to solar as new revenue source
Dozens of new solar and wind projects are sprouting up on tribal lands across the U.S. as Native Americans seek new ways to boost their economies beyond casinos and untaxed cigarettes.
GE Renewable Energy wins order for 138 MW windfarm in Turkey
A 138 MW windfarm in Turkey is to be powered by 27 turbines from GE Renewable Energy.
Voith to provide equipment for new Ritom pumped storage powerhouse
Voith has received an order for the Ritom pumped storage power plant in Switzerland, which began operating in 1920 and will be replaced with a new facility.
AI-powered storage company enters Northeast market with “front-of-the-meter” solution
This week artificial intelligence (AI)-driven energy storage services provider Stem said that it had formed a partnership with New York-based private equity company Syncarpha Capital to build 28.2 megawatt-hours (MWh) of large-scale storage projects co-sited with...
EON switches all U.K. customers to 100% renewable power
EON SE is now supplying all of its 3.3 million residential customers in Britain with 100% renewable electricity, the first of the U.K.’s “Big Six” utilities to do so.
It’s time for energy freedom in Alabama
Alabama is ranked 13th in the nation as having the greatest solar potential, yet only 0.26% of its energy comes from solar, leaving the state far behind others when it comes to total installed solar capacity. According to an annual report produced by the Solar Energy...
Clean Power Alliance signs PPA for 12-MW Isabella small hydro project in California
The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) has signed three long-term power purchase agreements, including two new solar projects and one existing small hydro project.
Educating today’s utilities about tomorrow’s innovations
Last week in San Antonio, Texas, about 150 DISTRIBUTECH stakeholders convened to discuss industry trends, best practices for marketing and sales in the utility industry and set the educational agenda for the 2020 event.
Builder of Saudi Aramco oil rigs plans to expand into wind power
An Abu Dhabi-based company that builds drilling platforms for oil giant Saudi Aramco plans to diversify into renewable energy by supplying gear for offshore wind farms.
Massachusetts approves contracts for hydroelectricity through NECEC project
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has issued an order approving long-term contracts for 9,554,940 MWh annually of hydropower between H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc. and the Commonwealth’s electric distribution companies through the New England Clean...
San Diego Airport installs 2 MW/4 MWh storage system to complement existing PV array
Yesterday, ENGIE Storage announced that San Diego International Airport (SAN) installed a 2 MW/4 MWh GridSynergy energy storage system. Paired with the airport’s existing 5.5 MW of solar capacity, the new energy storage system will reduce energy charges during peak...
Global offshore wind installed capacity up 21 percent since 2013
This week the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) launched the first edition of its Global Offshore Wind Report, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the prospects for the global offshore wind market, including forecast data, market-level analysis and review of...
Giant offshore wind farm takes further steps toward construction in New Jersey
Last week, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced it selected Ocean Wind, an offshore wind energy project proposed by Ãrsted with support from PSEG, to develop an 1,100 MW offshore wind farm. Ocean Wind will be located 15 miles off the coast of Atlantic...
Nigerian renewable energy solutions provider Arnergy closes Series A financing
Nigerian distributed utility company, Arnergy, announced it has raised $9 Million in a Series A round of funding led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures with participation from the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund), EDFI ElectriFI and All On.
Vermont electric vehicle incentives provide a ‘symbolic’ boost
Vermont joined the ranks of other New England states that provide incentives for electric vehicles with Gov. Phil Scott’s signature on June 14 on a yearly transportation bill.
EWF launches world’s first open source blockchain for the energy industry
The Energy Web Foundation (EWF) this week announced that it has launched the world’s first public, open-source, enterprise-grade blockchain tailored to the energy sector: the Energy Web Chain (EW Chain). As a refresher, blockchain allows for peer-to-peer energy market...
Integrating rooftop solar just got easier for utilities
Homeowners and businesses may now have an easier time getting solar panels on rooftops thanks to software developed at Sandia.
California Energy Commission gives $3M grant to pair energy storage and fast EV charging
Natron Energy said that the California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded it a $3 million grant for “Advanced Energy Storage for Electric Vehicle Charging Support.” Natron will use the money to manufacture and install a high powered, long cycle life energy storage system...
Sweden’s EV boom under threat as electricity demand outstrips capacity
Sweden’s ambitious plan to drastically cut emissions from transport by bringing millions of electric cars onto the road could be derailed by a lack of power capacity for new charging stations in major cities.
Remote Chinese region looks to set new clean-power record
A sparsely populated Chinese province that’s home to the headwaters of the Yangtze and Yellow rivers is attempting to set a new record for clean energy use, serving as a test bed for the entire country.
Siemens inaugurates world’s largest electrothermal energy storage system
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) said that is has begun operation of its electric thermal energy storage system (ETES), a milestone in the development of energy storage solutions, according to the company.
Scottish Power to install biggest battery in Europe at windfarm
The Scottish government has given utility Scottish Power the go-ahead to install Europe’s biggest industrial-scale battery to date to store energy generated at the 539MW Whitelee onshore wind farm.
President inaugurates Bolivia’s 69-MW San Jose II Hydroelectric Plant
Bolivian President Evo Morales has inaugurated the 69-MW San Jose II Hydroelectric Power Plant in the municipality of Colomi, department of Cochabamba.
Tower sections of GE’s 12-MW offshore wind turbine shipped to prototype site
GE Renewable Energy announced the shipment of the four tower sections that will be part of GE’s Haliade-X 12 MW prototype to be installed later this summer in Maasvlakte-Rotterdam (NL). The four segments at tower manufacturer GRI’s site in Seville, will be arriving in...
Is vegetation management a problem for your solar farm? Just add sheep
Community solar provider Nexamp kicked off a new solar grazing program recently with the deployment of approximately 150 sheep on its solar farm in Newfield, NY. The sheep, provided by a local sheep farmer, will be used to provide sustainable vegetation management at...
Construction begins on 7-MW community solar farm in New York
This week US Light Energy held a launch ceremony to announce the start of construction of its latest community solar initiative.
FERC issues pilot project license for 70-kW Igiugig Hydrokinetic Project in Alaska
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a 10-year pilot project license to the Igiugig Village Council to construct, operate and maintain the 70-kW Igiugig Hydrokinetic Project.
Utah clean energy storage project to combine hydrogen, salt dome assets
Herbert was joined by Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) and Magnum Development at the event to detail the Advanced Clean Energy Storage (ACES) project in central Utah. They called it the largest such energy storage project in the world.
Rhode Island utility commissioners approve Revolution offshore wind PPA
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved the PPA with utility National Grid for 400 MW in wind power capacity from the Revolution Wind project. Project developer DWW Rev 1 LLC is a joint venture of New England utility Eversource and Ãrsted...
Microsoft and Eneco sign Netherlands wind energy agreement to power the cloud
Microsoft Corp. has signed a new wind energy agreement to purchase 90 MW from the 731.5-MW Borssele III/IV offshore wind project, owned by Dutch sustainable energy company and wind farm developer Eneco.
Pedernales Electric Coop, Aggreko team on Texas energy storage system
The 2.25 MW/4.5 MWh project will be situated in Johnson City, Texas. Aggreko software will manage the battery system, which will provide services into grid operator Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
Harvesting the sun is the new cash crop
It takes a special person to farm these days. Long hours, hard work, and the uncertainties of weather and yield are nothing new to farming, but the 21st Century presents new and unique challenges—and the results are increasingly dependent on factors beyond farmers’...
The bursting of the Tesla stock bubble
For Elon Musk and Tesla Inc., the blows from Wall Street came one after another this week -- a relentless barrage that left the stock so beat up that some now wonder if it can ever regain its status as the ultimate 21st century disrupter.
Companies explore how to make your home smart and 100% renewable-powered
Big Oil wants to put a box in your hall closet that works like a human brain, can cut the lights, stop the refrigerator and will know how you move about in the privacy of your home better than you do.
Why not a global green new deal through a federation of microgrids?
Among my circle of friends and colleagues, everyone is aware of the impact of human activities on climate change - the melting of arctic ice, the destruction of species - and the major causes of it, namely, coal burning for electricity and fossil fuels burning for...
Iberdrola inaugurates 350-MW Baixo Iguacu hydroelectric power plant in Brazil
Iberdrola, through its Brazilian affiliate Neoenergia, has opened the 350-MW Baixo Iguacu hydroelectric power plant, with an investment of more than €500 million (US$559.5 million).
Advocates want next phase of ComEd microgrid powered by renewables
Stakeholders including clean energy and community groups are watching closely as ComEd begins the second phase of a microgrid pilot project in Chicago.
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Where is solar energy used?
Reading Time: 2 minutesSolar energy is expanding worldwide and becoming an increasingly important part of the energy mix in many countries. We consulted several reports to determine which countries use the most solar energy and which parts of the world have the...
BNEF: Energy to storage increase 122X by 2040
According to the latest forecast by BloombergNEF (BNEF), energy storage installations (not including pumped hydropower) around the world will multiply exponentially, from 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040.
Democratic debate 2019 takeaways
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders stuck together, Pete Buttigieg took the middle path, Marianne Williamson took on racism and Beto O’Rourke faded into the background.
Solar Panels And The Irs
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Glendale Water & Power to repower Grayson power plant with solar plus storage
Last week, California’s Glendale Water & Power (GWP) received approval from the Glendale City Council to move forward with a plan to repower the aging Grayson Power Plant with a combination of renewable energy resources, energy storage and a limited amount of thermal...
Small Missouri utility proposes big pivot to clean energy in latest resource plan
Missouri’s smallest investor-owned utility is charting a dramatically different course two years after being acquired by new owners.
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Solar Panels For Homes And Why They Are Useful
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Solar Panel Installation Made Simple
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Federal ITC savings: 2019 vs. 2020
Reading Time: 4 minutesBecause the cost of solar continues to decline, one question we field a lot at EnergySage is whether you should wait to install solar panels. And for anyone asking that question in 2019, the answer is as soon as possible: given the looming...
Solar news: July 26th, 2019
Reading Time: 1 minuteIn this week’s Solar News Roundup, Target keeps its title as the top company for on-site solar, and we highlight an important story from NPR about bringing solar to communities of color. SEIA report indicates Target is the top corporation for...
Solar-powered camping gear: on-the-go electricity and heat from the sun
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith advancements in the efficiency of solar equipment and technology, solar panels are no longer just capable of powering your homes. In fact, from RVs to boats to sheds, solar on a smaller scale can keep many things running outside of your...
CEO’s note: Why I’m excited about the EnergySage Buyer’s Guide
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe are very excited to release a brand-new online tool for the solar industry: the EnergySage Buyer’s Guide – a first of its kind tool to allow consumers to research, compare and evaluate the price and quality of solar panels, inverters and...
Saudi Arabia set to build first wind farm
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, is poised to start generating wind power within three years as part of an effort to harness renewable energy to cut local demand for fossil fuels.
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Namibia announces $338M, 5-year renewable energy strategy
Namibia’s state-run utility will build four plants powered by renewable energy over the next five years as the southern African nation seeks to guarantee local supplies and cut its use of fossil fuels.
D I Y Green Energy – Renewable Energy For Everyone
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HydroVision International kicks off in Portland, Ore., U.S.
The HydroVision International event is now under way in the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, with more than 3,000 hydropower professionals from around the world coming together for four days of learning and networking.
The role of retail in renewables
Regulators in a number of states are ratcheting up investigations into competitive retailer behavior and proposing new consumer protection rules. Some states with aggressive carbon emission reduction goals implemented through regulated utility contracts are wondering...
Envisioning the future of hydropower: What do you see?
On Tuesday, July 23 at the HydroVision International keynote, Vice President Marla Barnes asked the audience to close their eyes and envision their next vacation. “Are you sitting on a beach? Are you packing your family into the car for a wild adventure? What do you...
Save Money And Energy With Mother Board Installation
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Most Important Matters To Consider Before Installing Solar Panels
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Study: Fossil fuels are far less efficient than previously thought
Fossil fuels, long regarded for their high-energy return on investment, are not as efficient as once thought. In fact, their final yields are not much better than those of renewable options, according to a new study.
Is Solar Powered Energy Finally Likely To Take Out Of?
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Build Your Solar Panel And Cut Costs
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A Manual For Solar Panel Installation
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Solar-powered breweries: making beer with the sun
Reading Time: 3 minutesProducing beer is a resource- and energy-intensive process. Given the number of craft breweries that have expressed an interest in sustainability, it should come as no surprise that breweries around the country are now looking for ways to...
Four videos about the benefits of solar energy
Reading Time: 2 minutesDo you need to convince a naysayer about why they should go solar? Here are four videos you can pass on to inform friends about some of the important benefits of solar panel systems. What are the environmental benefits of solar energy? Most...
How much does a 4,000 Watt (4 kW) solar system cost in 2019?
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re shopping for a solar energy system, one of your first questions is probably, “how much will it cost?” Prices depend on the size of your system, the type of equipment you choose, and the state that you live in, but reviewing prices for...
Freak weather events pose new risk to India’s renewables goals
India’s ambitious plan to take the leadership position among nations as one of largest producers of renewable energy may have run into some unfavorable weather.
How To Mount Solar Panel Products On Your Homes Roof
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GE sells solar-business stake to BlackRock
General Electric Co. agreed to sell a majority stake in a solar-energy business to BlackRock Inc., giving the investment giant footing in a growing market as the ailing manufacturer shifts its focus elsewhere.
How You Can Beat The Odds On Solar
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How Much Do Solar Panel Systems Cost?
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The Lowtility solar + home loan product: the complete review
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Long-term financing for solar is possible and critical for supporting continued industry growth
Installed solar capacity in the United States exceeded 10 MW for the third year in a row in 2018, and the pace of growth is expected to continue. The first quarter of 2019 was the strongest in the history of the U.S. solar market, according to a recent report from...
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