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Array technologies will officially break ground today on the previously announced $50 million manufacturing campus in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján will join Array’s groundbreaking meeting. “Array’s new manufacturing facility will create good-paying jobs in New Mexico, strengthen the domestic solar supply chain and ultimately help us achieve greater American energy independence,” said Kevin G. Hostetler, CEO of Array Technologies. “This is a perfect example of government agencies working together at all levels to advance pro-growth policies that create American jobs and support local businesses. With…
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory developed a proof of concept for a method to remove polymers from solar panel production to enable more efficient recycling. April 26, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USASolar panels are highly recyclable, but using thin plastic layers to encase solar cells can create challenges in effectively recycling valuable materials such as silicon or silver. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has developed a proof-of-concept that helps reduce the use of polymers by creating direct glass-to-glass welds in solar cells.The method uses femtosecond lasers, a type of infrared laser that focuses energy…
The new X1 can operate indoors or outdoors, from -20 CF to 55, and delivers what Anker says is 100% power without derating. The batteries are made of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) and will reportedly remain fully operational for up to 3,000 charging cycles. April 24, 2024 Anne FischerBy pv magazine USAAnker Solix announced the commercial launch of the Anker Solix X1 Home Energy Storage System in North America.During a meeting at RE+ last fall, Eric Villines, head of global communications at Anker Solix, said pv magazine USA that with electricity prices rising and increasing weather conditions causing power outages,…
Ameresco has completed a 157.8-kW solar installation at Northeastern University’s Boston campus. The project is atop the University’s landmark Snell Library building and was officially commissioned on March 13. Credit: Alex Gritsinin / Northeastern As Northeastern University embarks on environmentally responsible strategies to decarbonize its campus, the Snell Library Rooftop Solar Installation is an important milestone in a series of building and energy investments to support the University’s sustainability goals. Centered downtown, the University’s Boston campus serves as a thoroughfare for the city’s vibrant communities including the neighborhoods of Back Bay, Fenway, Roxbury, and the South End. In an ode…
For solar projects to function successfully beyond their guaranteed lifespan, they must be constructed correctly and maintained faithfully. Solar contractors who handle construction as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) stay with a solar project for the long term to ensure the array meets all milestones. Greenskies clean focus, a Connecticut-based commercial and large-scale developer recently completed a solar energy project that was seven years in the making. The company’s in-house O&M department maintains an 18.86 MW array in Waterford, Connecticut, which has some unique maintenance requirements. Credit: Greenskies Clean Focus “If you don’t have an active preventative maintenance program…
As the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ramps up clean energy efforts in the United States, the government has outlined a plan to expand transmission lines to accommodate more power. April 26, 2024 Anne FischerBy pv magazine USAAs part of the White House’s Earth Week announcements, US President Joe Biden has announced plans to upgrade 100,000 miles of transmission lines over the next five years.Funding is available through the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP) program, which recently closed applications for up to $2.7 billion in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) in a second round. The…
The Norwegian PV planning software company said it has added the new PV degradation maps to pinpoint site locations with favorable climatic conditions. April 15, 2024 Valerie ThompsonNorway’s Glint Solar, a developer of software for large-scale solar developers, has developed a new module that maps the variability of PV degradation across Europe and provides useful planning information to project developers.“The map module pinpoints regions with minimal PV degradation, revealing variations even within countries. End users can simply click on a point on the map and receive a numerical score of two decimal places between 0 and 10, corresponding to the…
CIP announces the share acquisition of Elgin Energy and its 15GW solar project portfolio. Image: Elgin Energy Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in British solar company Elgin Energy to deliver a 15 GW portfolio. As of 2024, Elgin has delivered almost 2GW of turnkey solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage projects, and has successfully secured more than 30 projects through UK government-backed auctions. The solar and storage developer’s current project pipeline of 15 GW is supported by development activities in the UK, Irish and Australian markets, including standalone solar, solar together with battery storage…
By Brad Kramer April 10, 2024 Nexamp enters a new phase of growth with a $520 million capital investment to expand its solar development program. Meanwhile, Excelsior Energy entered into a multi-year contract to purchase Heliene solar panels, and Origis Energy secured $317 million to build two utility-scale projects in this episode of the Solar financing spotlight.Nexamp secured $520 million in a capital raise led by Manulife investment management, alongside existing investors Diamond Generating Corp. and Generate Capital. The company will leverage the investment to accelerate the implementation of its national project pipeline, accelerate expansion and partnerships with developers in…
Tom Hunt Walmart is investing in 19 solar energy projects developed by Turn energy spanning Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Delaware and California, including 15 community projects. The strategic fiscal equity investment will drive the construction, operation and maintenance of the 72 MW community solar project portfolio. These projects are expected to be completed next year. “We are excited to partner with Walmart to scale renewable energy in the U.S. and meet today’s corporate carbon emissions demands,” said Tom Hunt, CEO of Pivot Energy. “By leveraging our expertise in community solar development, we strive to deliver impactful…