The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Advocacy Officer JC Sandberg after the U.S. Treasury released proposed guidance on the technology-neutral clean electricity production and investment tax credit for sections 45Y and 48E of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): “We commend today’s proposed technology-neutral guidance that will help provide a … Continue reading ACP Statement on Proposed Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Production and Investment Tax Credit Guidance
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Battery storage begins to play a key role for US grids
California and Texas increasingly rely on storage to balance the grid. Other states will follow. Wind power and photovoltaics require storage to ensure supply “The future is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed.” That observation, from the great science fiction writer William Gibson, often provides a useful framework for thinking about technological … Continue reading Battery storage begins to play a key role for US grids
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The 10 countries that will generate the most photovoltaic energy (PV) in 2024
As the world shifts its focus towards renewable energy, solar photovoltaics has become a clear pioneer in the global transition to a sustainable future. Faced with the threat of climate change, nations are struggling to reduce their carbon footprint and meet their energy demands in an environmentally friendly way. Photovoltaics, with its abundance and zero … Continue reading The 10 countries that will generate the most photovoltaic energy (PV) in 2024
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RWE signs two 15-year PPA with Microsoft to supply wind energy from two onshore wind projects in Texas with 446 megawatts
RWE, one of the leading renewable energy companies in the U.S. and worldwide, has signed two 15-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft Corporation. Under the PPAs, Microsoft will purchase clean electricity from two new RWE onshore wind farms in Texas. The official groundbreaking for the RWE Peyton Creek II onshore wind farm has just … Continue reading RWE signs two 15-year PPA with Microsoft to supply wind energy from two onshore wind projects in Texas with 446 megawatts
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Acciona Energía has commissioned the Red-Tailed Hawk photovoltaic plant in Texas with 458 MWp
ACCIONA Energía has started operations at Red-Tailed Hawk photovoltaic plant, located near Houston in Wharton County, Texas. With a capacity of 458MWp, it is the company’s largest solar complex built to date. Red-Tailed Hawk joins ACCIONA Energía’s existing portfolio of renewable energy projects in North America, where it now has 2.7GW installed, and reinforces its … Continue reading Acciona Energía has commissioned the Red-Tailed Hawk photovoltaic plant in Texas with 458 MWp
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Minnesota Governor to Sign Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act into Law, Delivering Essential Reforms to Meet State’s 2040 100% Carbon-Free Electricity Standard
An essential package of permitting reform provisions that just passed the Minnesota Legislature—now on its way to be signed into law by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—is the culmination of a nine-month effort by clean energy businesses, utilities, state agencies, regulatory staff, and environmental nonprofits to improve the state’s energy permitting process. The Minnesota Energy Infrastructure … Continue reading Minnesota Governor to Sign Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act into Law, Delivering Essential Reforms to Meet State’s 2040 100% Carbon-Free Electricity Standard
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The United States exceeds five million photovoltaic installations
The United States surpasses five million photovoltaic installations, a major milestone on its clean energy path, achieved in just eight years since reaching one million in 2016. This comes 40 years after the first grid-connected photovoltaic installation in 1973. Data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie reveals that more than half … Continue reading The United States exceeds five million photovoltaic installations
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DuraMAT Forecasts How New Photovoltaic Module Technologies Might Perform Over 20, 30, or 50 Years
As the Solar Industry Grows Rapidly, Materials, Designs, and Solar Panels Are Changing Quickly. For the solar photovoltaics (PV) industry, rapid growth can produce rapid—and sometimes unpredictable—changes. As the industry continued to see a major period of growth in 2023, the Durable Module Materials (DuraMAT) Consortium seized the opportunity to support the industry’s booming domestic … Continue reading DuraMAT Forecasts How New Photovoltaic Module Technologies Might Perform Over 20, 30, or 50 Years
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The US puts up the barriers to Chinese photovoltaic products
EVs, solar modules and batteries are among the imports targeted by steep new tariffs, The Roman Emperor Caligula is said to have arrayed his army to fight the English Channel, and then declared victory over the sea. One explanation for this puzzling event is that he was simply insane. Another is that he understood the … Continue reading The US puts up the barriers to Chinese photovoltaic products
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Iberdrola and Avangrid reach an agreement to acquire 100% of the American company
Iberdrola has today signed an agreement to acquire the 18.4% minority stake in its US subsidiary Avangrid, which it previously did not own. The Board of Directors of Avangrid has approved the transaction, following the recommendation of a committee made up entirely of independent directors that has been delegated the authority to oversee this operation … Continue reading Iberdrola and Avangrid reach an agreement to acquire 100% of the American company
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United States: $71 million invested in photovoltaic
The Biden administration announces a $71 million investment to strengthen the U.S. photovoltaic supply chain.As part of President Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda, the DOE (Department of Energy) has unveiled a $71 million investment. This funding is intended for research, development and demonstration projects. 16 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The aim is to … Continue reading United States: $71 million invested in photovoltaic
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Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project wins construction approval in New York
Equinor, opens a new tab received approval from the New York State Public Utilities Commission to begin construction of its Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.The wind farm is scheduled to begin producing energy in 2026.Electricity generated from offshore wind farms is important to state and U.S. goals of reducing … Continue reading Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project wins construction approval in New York
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ACP Statement on Clean Energy Manufacturing Policy Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the U.S. Treasury released new guidance on the domestic content bonus credit for qualifying wind, solar, and energy storage technologies: “The domestic manufacturing incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act are essential to strengthen America’s clean energy supply chain. We commend … Continue reading ACP Statement on Clean Energy Manufacturing Policy Announcements
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ACP Statement on 301 Tariffs for Battery Storage
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the Biden Administration’s decision on Section 301 tariffs related to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage: “Today’s decision recognizes the value of battery energy storage and its importance to the reliability of our electric grid. As energy demand grows, battery … Continue reading ACP Statement on 301 Tariffs for Battery Storage
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Mitsui will invest 193 million dollars in a photovoltaic park in Texas
Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co. will invest around 30 billion yen ($193 million) over two years to build a photovoltaic park in Texas. The company announced this last week, explaining that it wanted to tap into the potential offered by a state that has so far mainly developed wind energy. Mitsui aims to sell … Continue reading Mitsui will invest 193 million dollars in a photovoltaic park in Texas
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NREL tests automation in wind turbine blade manufacturing
Blade manufacturing remains a highly manual and labor-intensive process. And while some robots have been used by a few blade manufacturers/suppliers for sanding and painting, the reality is that automation is still not the norm in blade factories. Surely, the reasons for this lack of automation are twofold: That’s why the National Renewable Energy Laboratory … Continue reading NREL tests automation in wind turbine blade manufacturing
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US wind and PV industry reports milestones and strong growth in first quarter
Operating utility-scale photovoltaic surpasses 100 GW. 5.6 GW of new clean power online in Q1 2024, up 28% year-over-year. First large-scale offshore wind power project in federal waters supplies 132 MW of grid capacity, In an impressive start to the year, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) revealed that the U.S. utility-scale solar, wind, and … Continue reading US wind and PV industry reports milestones and strong growth in first quarter
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SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in USA
The history of solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system. The 1954 Bell Solar Battery. Image used courtesy of AT&T … Continue reading SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in USA
Continue readingPreventing and Mitigating Flood Damage to Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Like impacts from other weather and environmental forces (e.g., hail, wind, snow, wildfires), flood damage can often be prevented or at least mitigated through simple, no- to low–cost measures. The following technical recommendations can be added to project specification requirements of a new system or used to assist in planning for a modification to an … Continue reading Preventing and Mitigating Flood Damage to Solar Photovoltaic Systems
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Ingeteam exceeds 36% market share in the US wind power sector
Ingeteam remains committed to wind power, where it is a global technology leader. Thanks to its firm commitment to the diversification of its manufacturing activity, the company has to date equipped 55 GW of converters, control systems and wind generators for the US market with Ingeteam-Indar technology, representing a 36.55% market share, which the American … Continue reading Ingeteam exceeds 36% market share in the US wind power sector
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