Every June 15th, the world marks Global Wind Day. For most people it passes without notice but for those of us who have spent careers building out the American power system, it is worth a pause, because few technologies have delivered more for working families, rural communities, and the broader United States economy than windContinue reading “Wind Powers American Prosperity, Thoughts on Global Wind Day”
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Meta Expands Partnership with RWE Through a Long-Term Corporate PPA for Rabbit’s Foot Solar Project in North Texas
From RWE RWE and Meta on June 11 announced a new long-term corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity generated by the 298-megawatt (MWac) Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in northeast Texas. The Rabbit’s Foot project in Bowie County, Texas, began onsite construction earlier this year. Once operational, the energy generated at Rabbit’s Foot willContinue reading “Meta Expands Partnership with RWE Through a Long-Term Corporate PPA for Rabbit’s Foot Solar Project in North Texas”
REPORT: America Builds Power – The State of Clean Energy Manufacturing in 2026
U.S. clean energy manufacturing is ramping up, bringing the benefits of new energy projects while boosting industry and strengthening national security Momentum continues for the American clean energy manufacturing industry despite policy headwinds, according to the American Clean Power Association (ACP)’s second annual State of Clean Energy Manufacturing report, out today. American clean energy manufacturing is now aContinue reading “REPORT: America Builds Power – The State of Clean Energy Manufacturing in 2026”
Linea Energy and Google Sign a 500MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement in Matagorda County, Texas
The Duffy Solar project will begin construction in Q3 2026 and is co-located with the 235 MWac Duffy BESS project, which is currently under construction. From Linea Energy Linea Energy (“Linea”), a renewables developer and U.S. independent power producer (“IPP”), that is sponsored by EnCap Investments L.P., today announced a 15-year power purchase agreement (“PPA”)Continue reading “Linea Energy and Google Sign a 500MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement in Matagorda County, Texas”
Spearmint Energy Achieves Commercial Operation for 400 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Across Two Projects in ERCOT
Tierra Seca and Seven Flags Constructed in Partnership with Mortenson Projects Deliver an Additional 400 MWh of Energy Storage Capacity to the ERCOT Grid Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation energy company bringing stable, secure and cost-effective energy solutions to the power grid with large-scale battery storage, on May 12 announced that TierraContinue reading “Spearmint Energy Achieves Commercial Operation for 400 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Across Two Projects in ERCOT”
Antora and POET Commission 5 GWh Thermal Battery Project to Power Industry with Affordable Energy
Landmark project rapidly deploys over 200 of Antora’s thermal batteries to deliver firm energy and enhance the competitiveness of POET’s Big Stone City plant. From Antora: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260519064338/en/Antora-and-POET-Commission-5-Gigawatt-Hour-Thermal-Battery-Project-to-Power-South-Dakota-Industry-with-Affordable-Energy POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, and Antora Energy, a leading U.S. energy storage company, announced the commissioning of Antora’s 5 gigawatt-hour, multi-day thermal energy storage system atContinue reading “Antora and POET Commission 5 GWh Thermal Battery Project to Power Industry with Affordable Energy”
OCI Energy and Arava Power Execute MIPA for 670 MW Solar Project in Texas
Project La Salle Solar is expected to begin commercial operations in 2028 OCI Energy and Arava Power took part in a signing ceremony on May 13 to execute a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA) for La Salle Solar, a 670 MWdc utility-scale solar project located in La Salle County, Texas. Under the MIPA transaction, AravaContinue reading “OCI Energy and Arava Power Execute MIPA for 670 MW Solar Project in Texas”
DESRI and Meta Announce 850 MW of PPAs, with Partnership Totaling 2.5+ GW Across Nine States
From DESRI: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/desri-and-meta-announce-850-mw-of-ppas-with-partnership-totaling-2-5-gw-across-nine-states-302769864.html DESRI, a leading renewable energy producer in the U.S., and Meta today announced the signing of 850 megawatts (MW) of new power purchase agreements (PPAs) in 2026. These include: 500 MW in Oklahoma; 200 MW in Texas and 150 MW in Mississippi. To date, DESRI and Meta have contracted approximately 2,575 MWContinue reading “DESRI and Meta Announce 850 MW of PPAs, with Partnership Totaling 2.5+ GW Across Nine States”
Brooke Camet Joins Advanced Power Alliance as Texas Director of Government Relations
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Advanced Power Alliance (APA) today announced that Brooke Camet has joined the organization as Texas Director of Government Relations. In this role, Camet will support APA’s advocacy efforts at the Texas Legislature and engage with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), and otherContinue reading “Brooke Camet Joins Advanced Power Alliance as Texas Director of Government Relations”
EDP Renewables SignsAgreement with Meta for 250 MW of Solar Energy in Arkansas
Total procured clean energy between Meta and EDPR NA has now reached 545 MW. Meta and EDP (through EDP Renewables North America) today announced a long‑term power purchase agreement (PPA) for Cypress Knee Solar, a 250‑megawatt (MW) solar energy project to be built in Arkansas. The agreement supports Meta’s efforts to add new generation to the gridContinue reading “EDP Renewables SignsAgreement with Meta for 250 MW of Solar Energy in Arkansas”