From Enbridge Enbridge has officially commissioned its first solar power project in Texas—Orange Grove Solar in Jim Wells County, about 45 miles west of Corpus Christi. Some 300,000 panels built over 920 acres under the Texas sun are now churning out 130 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity to feed into the Electric Reliability Council ofContinue reading “Enbridge’s Inaugural Solar Energy Farm in the Lone Star State is Fully Operational”
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Amite Solar Energy Center Marks Milestone for NextEra Energy Resources in Louisiana
From NextEra Energy Resources DEMCO and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, are proud to announce that Amite Solar, LLC, is now operational. This milestone marks the launch of NextEra Energy Resources’ first utility-scale energy facility in Louisiana, delivering reliable, American-made energy to local communities. The Amite Solar Energy Center is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, one ofContinue reading “Amite Solar Energy Center Marks Milestone for NextEra Energy Resources in Louisiana”
Pine Gate Renewables Inks Deal with Waaree Solar Americas for 500 MW+ Order of Domestically Manufactured Solar Modules
Investing in the American solar supply chain ensures clean energy remains secure, scalable, and cost-effective From Pine Gate Renewables On June 5, Pine Gate Renewables and Waaree Solar Americas, a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Ltd., proudly announced a landmark order for 586 megawatts (MW) of domestically manufactured, high-efficiency solar modules. The transaction represents a $176Continue reading “Pine Gate Renewables Inks Deal with Waaree Solar Americas for 500 MW+ Order of Domestically Manufactured Solar Modules”
Beaver Water District Breaks Ground on NextEra’s Nearly 5-Megawatt Solar Array
From TBP Lowell-based utility Beaver Water District will invest about $10 million into a 4.99-megawatt solar array adjacent to the district’s administrative center. Area officials gathered Thursday (May 15) for a ceremony to kick off construction of the Beaver Water District Solar Park. The more than 10,000-panel array will be built on about 32 acres at 301Continue reading “Beaver Water District Breaks Ground on NextEra’s Nearly 5-Megawatt Solar Array”
AES and Meta Sign Long-Term PPAs to Deliver 650 MW of Solar Capacity in Texas and Kansas
Agreements Bolster AES’ Position as the Energy Partner of Choice for Corporate Customers From The AES Corporation The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced on May 21that it has entered into two long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to support Meta’s data centers with 650 MW of solar projects that AES is bringing online in the Southwest Power PoolContinue reading “AES and Meta Sign Long-Term PPAs to Deliver 650 MW of Solar Capacity in Texas and Kansas”
RWE Contracts SOLARCYCLE for Recycling Decommissioned Solar Panels
From Solar Power World SOLARCYCLE, a solar panel recycling company, has signed a recycling services agreement with RWE, an owner-operator of large-scale renewable energy projects. The partnership ensures that solar panels from many of RWE’s solar projects will be sustainably recycled at the end of their operational life. Panels from RWE’s West of the Pecos solarContinue reading “RWE Contracts SOLARCYCLE for Recycling Decommissioned Solar Panels”
Red Tape in Energy Generation is Bad for Texas
Business community urges legislators to oppose any legislation that harms our all-of-the-above approach. From The Dallas Morning News A few short years ago, it was more common to see a UFO in Texas than a solar array. Times have changed for the better. Today, Texas leads all states in adding utility-scale solar and battery storageContinue reading “Red Tape in Energy Generation is Bad for Texas”
Arevon’s $500 Million Kelso Solar Project Advances Construction in Missouri
The two-phase project facilitates the expansion of more American-made energy and will contribute to long-term economic growth in Scott County. Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading American energy developer, owner, and operator, hosted a construction groundbreaking event for its 430 megawatt (MWdc) Kelso 1 & 2 Solar Projects in Scott County, Missouri. Arevon will own and operateContinue reading “Arevon’s $500 Million Kelso Solar Project Advances Construction in Missouri”
Danfoss Signs a Seven-Year Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Cypress Creek Renewables
The electronics manufacturer reports that it will power all of its U.S. facilities with a PPA tied to the 270 MW Shakes Solar project in Texas, developed by Cypress Creek Renewables. From PV Magazine Danfoss signed a power purchase agreement (PPA), which it said will cover all of the company’s U.S. facilities with renewable energy.Continue reading “Danfoss Signs a Seven-Year Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Cypress Creek Renewables”
Recurrent Energy Completes 127-MW Louisiana Solar Project
From Solar Power World Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., held a tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bayou Galion Solar, a 127-MWDC solar project located in Northeast Louisiana. The project commenced operations in November 2024. To celebrate the project’s commercial operation, Recurrent Energy welcomed local leaders to the site in Morehouse Parish. Bayou GalionContinue reading “Recurrent Energy Completes 127-MW Louisiana Solar Project”