Pine Gate has over 6,000 megawatts of solar and energy storage projects in development in Texas From Pine Gate Renewables: https://pinegaterenewables.com/pine-gate-renewables-grows-partnership-with-meta-to-meet-customer-needs-with-clean-energy-solutions/ Today, Pine Gate Renewables and Meta announced the execution of an agreement for the renewable attributes from a Pine Gate solar project located in Temple, Texas. The 204-megawatt Limewood Bell Solar Project in BellContinue reading “Pine Gate Renewables Grows Partnership with Meta to Meet Customer Needs with Clean Energy Solutions”
Category Archives: Solar
Apex Secures Financing for Texas Storage Facilities
First Citizens Bank Arranges Financing of Great Kiskadee and Angelo From Apex Clean Energy: https://www.apexcleanenergy.com/news/apex-secures-financing-texas-storage-facilities/ Apex Clean Energy today announced that First Citizens Bank Energy Finance business served as sole bookrunner and co-lead arranger on financings totaling more than $150 million for two battery energy storage projects in Texas. Great Kiskadee Storage is a 100Continue reading “Apex Secures Financing for Texas Storage Facilities”
Cypress Creek Renewables Adds Clean, Dispatchable Solar and Storage to the ERCOT Grid with Newest Operational Project
From Cypress Creek Renewables: https://www.ccrenew.com/news/zier-energization-celebration/ Cypress Creek Renewables, a leading solar and storage developer and independent power producer, announced today that it has completed construction and reached commercial operation of its newest and largest hybrid facility, Zier, in Brackettville, Texas. The facility adds capacity to the grid as the need for energy in the stateContinue reading “Cypress Creek Renewables Adds Clean, Dispatchable Solar and Storage to the ERCOT Grid with Newest Operational Project”
Brookfield and Microsoft Collaborating to Deliver Over 10.5 GW of New Renewable Power Capacity Globally
The five-year agreement outlines plans for the development of over 10.5 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity, almost eight times larger than the largest single corporate PPA ever signed. From Brookfield: https://bep.brookfield.com/press-releases/bep/brookfield-and-microsoft-collaborating-deliver-over-105-gw-new-renewable-power#associates-id Brookfield Asset Management together with Brookfield Renewable and Microsoft, are pleased to announce the signing of a global renewable energy framework agreement (“the agreement”) toContinue reading “Brookfield and Microsoft Collaborating to Deliver Over 10.5 GW of New Renewable Power Capacity Globally”
APA Urges US Secretary of Commerce Raimondo to Dismiss Request for New Solar Tariffs, End Inquiry
“Stable trade policy is a fundamental foundation that members of our organization rely on, and we fear that this petition would impede their ability to supply essential clean energy to American homes and businesses. At a time when energy production must be significantly scaled up to meet the needs of American consumers and our alliesContinue reading “APA Urges US Secretary of Commerce Raimondo to Dismiss Request for New Solar Tariffs, End Inquiry”
Silicon Ranch Unveils New Lambing Barn at Houston Solar and Celebrates Growth of Company-Owned Sheep Flock
Solar company’s investments in sheep industry, paired with its commitment to animal welfare and improving sheep genetics, are helping rebuild and strengthen the U.S. flock. Source: Silicon Ranch – https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240412051775/en/Silicon-Ranch-Unveils-New-Lambing-Barn-at-Houston-Solar-and-Celebrates-Growth-of-Company-Owned-Sheep-Flock Silicon Ranch, one of the nation’s largest independent power producers specializing in solar energy, agrivoltaics, and carbon solutions, officially unveiled its new 26,000 square-foot lambingContinue reading “Silicon Ranch Unveils New Lambing Barn at Houston Solar and Celebrates Growth of Company-Owned Sheep Flock”
EDP Renewables Celebrates its First North Carolina Solar Park
North Carolina marks the 18th U.S. state where EDPR NA operates a utility-scale renewable energy project. EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), a leading top five renewable energy developer and operator in North America, is pleased to present the recently completed Misenheimer Solar Park, located in the Village of Misenheimer in Stanly County, North Carolina.Continue reading “EDP Renewables Celebrates its First North Carolina Solar Park”
Sabin Center at Columbia University Law School Releases Report Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles
From Columbia University Law School: https://climate.law.columbia.edu/news/sabin-center-releases-new-report-rebutting-33-false-claims-about-solar-wind-and-electric Achieving the United States’ ambitious emissions reduction goals depends in large part on the rapid adoption of wind and solar energy and the electrification of consumer vehicles. However, misinformation and coordinated disinformation about renewable energy is widespread and threatens to undermine public support for the transition. In a new report, the Sabin Center identifies and examinesContinue reading “Sabin Center at Columbia University Law School Releases Report Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles”
Clearway Announces Completion of 452 MW Solar Complex in Texas
Clearway Energy Group (“Clearway”) announced today the completion of its 452 MW Texas Solar Nova complex in Kent County, Texas. The project, completed in two phases, will generate enough electricity to power over 190,000 homes each year. The $660 million investment in West Texas will contribute significantly to the local tax base, starting with anContinue reading “Clearway Announces Completion of 452 MW Solar Complex in Texas”
APA Statement on Fort Bend County Weather Event and Solar Facility Impact
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2024 The following statement can be attributed to Judd Messer, Texas Vice President of Advanced Power Alliance: “A recent hail event in Fort Bend County has prompted questions as to whether damage to a utility-scale solar power facility can have adverse environmental or health implications for the surrounding community. Solar panelsContinue reading “APA Statement on Fort Bend County Weather Event and Solar Facility Impact”