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Invenergy-Developed Delilah I Solar Reaches Commercial Operations in Texas
From Invenergy: https://invenergy.com/news/invenergy-developed-delilah-i-solar-reaches-commercial-operations-in-texas Invenergy, the largest privately-held developer, owner, and operator of clean energy solutions, announced that commercial operations has commenced at the 300 MW Delilah I Solar Energy Center (Delilah 1) in Lamar and Red River Counties, Texas. WEC Energy Group is the majority owner of Delilah I. The energy generated from Delilah IContinue reading “Invenergy-Developed Delilah I Solar Reaches Commercial Operations in Texas”
Commentary: Why Solar Power Matters for My Augusta County Family Farm
‘We need policies that allow farms like ours to survive in today’s economy, even as we help meet Virginia’s energy needs,’ writes guest columnist and farmer Donna Miller From the Virginia Mercury: https://virginiamercury.com/2025/01/13/why-solar-power-matters-for-my-augusta-county-family-farm/ I own a farm in Augusta County, Virginia that has been in my family for 75 years. We’re proud of it andContinue reading “Commentary: Why Solar Power Matters for My Augusta County Family Farm”
LRE Announces Over 700 MWac of New Solar Projects in Oklahoma Supported by Long-Term Agreements with Google
Significant solar portfolio strengthens LRE’s leadership in renewable energy, supports the increasing demand for energy and furthers energy independence From Business Wire: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250115123798/en/LRE-Announces-Over-700-MWac-of-New-Solar-Projects-in-Oklahoma-Supported-by-Long-Term-Agreements-with-Google LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading American renewable energy company, today announced over 700-megawatt alternating current (MWac) of renewable energy projects in Oklahoma that are supported in part by long-term power purchaseContinue reading “LRE Announces Over 700 MWac of New Solar Projects in Oklahoma Supported by Long-Term Agreements with Google”
ENGIE and Meta Announce New 200 MW Renewable Energy Agreement Expanding Existing Relationship to Meet Growing Power Demand
From ENGIE: https://www.engie-na.com/engie-and-meta-announce-new-200-mw-renewable-energy-agreement-expanding-existing-relationship-to-meet-growing-power-demand/ ENGIE) and Meta announced they recently completed a second Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement (EAPA) in 2024. The agreement will see ENGIE supply 200 MW of renewable energy and associated environmental attributes from its Anson 2 solar project in Jones County Texas furthering support of Meta’s growing power needs in line with its net zeroContinue reading “ENGIE and Meta Announce New 200 MW Renewable Energy Agreement Expanding Existing Relationship to Meet Growing Power Demand”
Enel Grazes Texas Solar Farms with 6,000+ Sheep in Largest Announced U.S. Solar Grazing Contract
Enel North America has signed a contract with Texas Solar Sheep through which eight solar sites will utilize primarily solar grazing for vegetation control – one of the major commitments to dual-use solar in the United States to date From Enel North America Enel North America, a clean energy leader, will deploy over 6,000 sheepContinue reading “Enel Grazes Texas Solar Farms with 6,000+ Sheep in Largest Announced U.S. Solar Grazing Contract”
EDP Renewables Inaugurates Pearl River Solar Park in Mississippi
At 210 MWp (175 MWac), the Solar Park is also the largest by generation capacity in the state of Mississippi. From EDP Renewables: https://www.edpr.com/north-america/EDP-Renewables-Inaugurates-Pearl-River-Solar-Park-in-Mississippi EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy owner and operator in the United States, celebrates the inauguration of Pearl River Solar ParkContinue reading “EDP Renewables Inaugurates Pearl River Solar Park in Mississippi”
Pine Gate Renewables Grows Partnership with Meta to Meet Customer Needs with Clean Energy Solutions
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”
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”