The company’s first large-scale facility in the state nearly doubles Missouri’s operational solar capacity, represents an investment of more than $500 million, and generates lasting benefits. Source: Arevon Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading American energy developer, owner, and operator, announces the start of operations at the company’s 430 megawatt (MWdc) Kelso Solar Project in ScottContinue reading “Arevon’s 430 Megawatt Kelso Solar Project Commences Operations in Missouri”
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Missouri Times Publishes APA Opinion on Landowners’ Right to Develop Solar
Farming is a calling. It’s also one of the riskiest businesses in America. Commodity prices collapse. Droughts happen. Floods happen. A farmer can do everything right and still have a brutal year. Solar land leases change that equation. The income generated by a solar project doesn’t care about the weather. It doesn’t fluctuate with commodityContinue reading “Missouri Times Publishes APA Opinion on Landowners’ Right to Develop Solar”
Elon Musk Outlines Ambitious U.S. Solar Manufacturing Push at World Economic Forum
Recent remarks by Elon Musk at the World Economic Forum underscore just how quickly the global energy conversation is changing—and why the United States has a real opportunity to lead. Speaking in Davos, Musk outlined plans for both Tesla and SpaceX to each develop the capacity to produce roughly 100 gigawatts of solar photovoltaic panelsContinue reading “Elon Musk Outlines Ambitious U.S. Solar Manufacturing Push at World Economic Forum”
Lightsource bp and Toyota Enter Into a Power Contract, Bringing New Energy and Economic Development to Texas
Source: Lightsource bp Lightsource bp and Toyota Motor North America have finalized a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for energy from the 231MW Jones City 2 solar farm, part of the larger Jones City Energy Center, which began construction in spring 2025. This 15-year, fixed-rate power contract supports Toyota’s renewable energy goals while delivering meaningfulContinue reading “Lightsource bp and Toyota Enter Into a Power Contract, Bringing New Energy and Economic Development to Texas”
APA Member T1 Energy Inc. Announces Manufacturing Investment to Strengthen American Solar Supply Chain
Source: Press Release From T1 Energy Inc T1 Energy Inc. has announced the start of construction on its G2_Austin solar cell manufacturing facility in Milam County, Texas, an investment that represents a significant step forward for domestic solar power manufacturing while enhancing domestic supply-chain resilience. The more than $400 million project will bring more advancedContinue reading “APA Member T1 Energy Inc. Announces Manufacturing Investment to Strengthen American Solar Supply Chain”
Geronimo Power Hosts Community Event in Texas at Blevins Solar and Storage
270 MW solar project is paired with 360 MWh storage in Falls County From Geronimo Power: https://geronimopower.com/press-release/geronimo-power-hosts-community-event-in-texas-at-blevins-solar-storage/ In November, Geronimo Power (Geronimo) hosted a community event for its 270-megawatt (MW), 360 megawatt-hour (MWh) Blevins Solar and Storage Project (Blevins). Currently under construction, Blevins has supported over 360 construction jobs to date and will produce millions in localContinue reading “Geronimo Power Hosts Community Event in Texas at Blevins Solar and Storage”
RWE Brings More American-Generated Power to Texas with Stoneridge Project
Project created more than 200 jobs and provides millions in tax revenue benefitting schools and first responders. From RWE: https://americas.rwe.com/press/2025-11-26-rwe-brings-more-american-generated-power-to-texas-with-stoneridge-project/ On November 26, RWE commissioned Stoneridge Solar, delivering homegrown energy to Milam County, Texas. The project delivers 200 MW of solar power and 100 MW (200 MWh) of battery storage, strengthening the state’s supply ofContinue reading “RWE Brings More American-Generated Power to Texas with Stoneridge Project”
CPS Energy Launches Request for Proposal for Up To 600 MW of Solar Energy
CPS Energy is the Number One Purchaser of Solar Capacity in Texas From CPS Energy: https://newsroom.cpsenergy.com/cps-energy-launches-request-for-proposal-for-up-to-600-mw-of-solar-energy/ CPS Energy has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire up to 600 megawatts (MW) of additional solar energy through one or more Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). This latest RFP supports the utility’s previously approved Vision 2027 generationContinue reading “CPS Energy Launches Request for Proposal for Up To 600 MW of Solar Energy”
San Antonio’s Public Utility Seeks 600 MW of Solar
“It is probably an excellent time to be shopping for Black Friday deals on renewables in the ERCOT market right now,” said Joshua Rhodes, an energy researcher at the University of Texas, Austin. From Utility Dive: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/cps-energy-solar-procurement-ppas-ercot-trump/806047/ Dive Brief: Mark Stover, executive director of the Texas Solar+Storage Association, noted that solar “has been the fastestContinue reading “San Antonio’s Public Utility Seeks 600 MW of Solar”
Report: Agrivoltaics – An Economic Option for Farmers and Rural Development
Agrivoltaics increases crop yields, reduces water usage, and boosts rural participation in the growth of renewable energy From the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: https://ieefa.org/resources/agrivoltaics-economic-option-farmers-and-rural-development Key Takeaways: Across the United States, the race to secure affordable, reliable energy is transforming the rural landscape. Fueled by data centers, artificial intelligence, electrification, and industrial reshoring,Continue reading “Report: Agrivoltaics – An Economic Option for Farmers and Rural Development”