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”
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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”
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”
EDP Renewables North America Launches the Close the Loop Recycling Program
Effort with SOLARCYCLE and others highlights the need for a circular economy focused on materials recycling in North America. Houston, Texas – EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy developer and a top five renewable energy owner and operator in the United States, has announced the launch of its Close the LoopContinue reading “EDP Renewables North America Launches the Close the Loop Recycling Program”
APA on Biden Administration Solar Tariffs: “It’s time to end this investigation and let America’s energy producers get to work.”
Jeff Clark, President of the Advanced Power Alliance, released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s decision to initiate a new circumvention case that could lead to new tariffs on solar panels and photovoltaic cells assembled by trading partners in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam: “The heartbreaking events in Ukraine over the last month have showcased aContinue reading “APA on Biden Administration Solar Tariffs: “It’s time to end this investigation and let America’s energy producers get to work.””
EDF Renewables North America Signs Power Purchase Agreement with BASF for Solar Energy
EDF Renewables North America today announced the Space City Solar Project is progressing with critical development milestones having signed the first tranche of 55 megawatts (MWac) / 73 MWdc to BASF through a Power Purchase Agreement. The Project’s total capacity is up to 345 MWac / 455 MWdc. Space City Solar, located in Wharton County, Texas, is expected to commenceContinue reading “EDF Renewables North America Signs Power Purchase Agreement with BASF for Solar Energy”
Ørsted Takes Final Investment Decision on Old 300 Solar Center, a 430MWAC Solar PV Project Located Near Houston
Ørsted has taken final investment decision on the Old 300 Solar Center, which is located in Fort Bend County, 40 miles from Houston, Texas, and is expected to come online in Q2 2022. Over the past year, Ørsted has significantly increased its solar portfolio and with the addition of Old 300, now has 1.1 GWContinue reading “Ørsted Takes Final Investment Decision on Old 300 Solar Center, a 430MWAC Solar PV Project Located Near Houston”
EDF Renewables North America Signs Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Nucor Corporation
DIEGO (Nov. 13, 2020): EDF Renewables North America and Nucor Corporation, a diversified steel and steel products company, today announced the signing of a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for 250 megawatts (MWac) of solar energy in Texas. The project, selected by Nucor under a competitive RFP process, is expected to begin delivering cleanContinue reading “EDF Renewables North America Signs Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Nucor Corporation”
New Polling Highlights Broad Public Support for Renewable Energy Across America’s Sun Belt
A series of recent polls released by the Advanced Power Alliance (APA) shows strong public support for the continued growth of renewable energy development across America’s “Sun Belt”. For the purposes of this research, APA focused on eight states including portion of the area including the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee,Continue reading “New Polling Highlights Broad Public Support for Renewable Energy Across America’s Sun Belt”
TVA, Facebook, Silicon Ranch Ink Large Solar Deal
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority The Tennessee Valley Authority confirmed Thursday that the new 70-megawatt solar facility in Madison County, Tennessee, announced in February will support Facebook’s operations in the region. TVA is partnering with Nashville-based solar developer Silicon Ranch to develop carbon-free energy. “TVA is building the energy system of the future, and we areContinue reading “TVA, Facebook, Silicon Ranch Ink Large Solar Deal”