By Kelly Pickerel Renewable energy developer Scout Clean Energy has agreed to purchase 378 MW of First Solar modules for use on several U.S. projects with expected completion dates of 2024. “We’re excited to partner with First Solar as we continue to develop and grow our portfolio of solar PV assets across the US. This…
By John Engel Follow @EngelsAngle Despite headwinds caused by the lasting impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, supply chain constraints, trade disputes, and an energy crisis, renewable energy is on pace to set another global record for generating capacity in 2022, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Renewable energy capacity additions increased by 6% in…
By Billy Ludt Ashland, Oregon-based Stracker Solar was chosen to design and build a state-of-the-art solar installation for Franz Bakery’s new Outlet Store and Depot in Medford. The six dual-axis tracker installations in the parking lot will make the new location net-zero electric while accommodating possible future EV charging stations. “Franz is proud to support…
By Renewable Energy World Sungrow said it is now offering a modular inverter for utility-scale solar PV plants. The “1+X” Modular Inverter features a 1.1 MW single unit at minimum and may be expanded to 8.8 MW by combining eight units together. The plug-and-play function, Sungrow said, is intended to reduce maintenance time and allow…
By Alice Grundy A new solar farm which will be linked with Torbay Hospital in Devon to support its plans to become carbon neutral has been approved by Torbay Council. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: News – Solar Power Portal
By Renewable Energy World Jo Seel & Will Gorman, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory One of the most important electric power system trends of the 2010s was the rapid deployment of windturbines and photovoltaic arrays, but early data suggests a twist for the 2020s may be the rapiddeployment of ‘hybrid’ generation resources. Subscribe today to the…
By WPED Staff RWE Renewables‘ El Algodon Alto, a 200-MW onshore wind farm, located in San Patricio County, Texas, is in operation. RWE Renewables’ El Algodon Alto, a 200-MW onshore wind farm is powered by 91 Vestas turbines and will generate enough electricity to power more than 60,000 homes. “We’re excited to announce another one…
By Billy Ludt Firetrace International, a fire suppression technology provider operating in 35 countries and across five continents, is launching into the solar market. Drawing on its experience in the wind industry, Firetrace is adapting its direct-delivery XD Fire Detection Tubing with cylinder and cleaning agent system out to solar farms. The technology has already…
By Billy Ludt Metal roof attachments manufacturer S-5! has unveiled its new electrical conduit clamp for metal roofs. The CanDuit clamp secures and supports conduit for wire management and fastens home runs to metal roofs for solar PV systems, in combination with any S-5! clamp or bracket. Made from electro-zinc coated steel, the CanDuit clamp…
By Billy Ludt Syncarpha Capital developed a 3.6-MWDC/2.8-MWAC ballasted solar + storage project installed atop the 50-acre Rocco Landfill in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The array received permission to operate in February and is delivering energy to the nearby city of Everett, Tufts University and local National Grid residents through its community solar program. The PV modules…
By Billy Ludt Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) signed a multi-year supply agreement through First Solar to provide 1 GW of thin-film PV solar modules to be used across the developer’s pipeline of solar projects in 2023 and 2024. This latest supply agreement expands LRE’s order book with First Solar to over 3 GW and will…
By [email protected] (Stephen Edelstein) The United States Department of Energy and several stakeholders have released a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to spur integration of bidirectional charging for EVs and infrastructure. First spotted by solar-focused PV Magazine, the MOU brings together several Energy Department offices, the California Energy Commission, California Public… Read Full Article Here For…
By Sophie Vorrath Lightsource bp signs up a New Zealand partner to its global giga-scale solar plans, inking a deal to collaborate on a series of grid-scale PV projects across Aotearoa. The post Big solar plans for NZ as Lightsource bp and Contact join forces appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more…
By Giles Parkinson Vast Solar says solar thermal plants can double up as synchronous condensers, offering grid services during the day when PV dominates. The post Vast Solar says solar thermal plants can double up as syncons appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By John Engel Follow @EngelsAngle Los Angeles once again leads U.S. cities in total installed solar capacity, while Honolulu, Hawaii ranks highest for solar capacity per capita, according to a new report. Environment America released its eighth annual Shining Cities report, which ranks U.S. cities based on total installed solar capacity and capacity per capita….