Category / Industry News
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FERC's data shows US renewable generating capacity has surpassed coal
According to an analysis by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. electrical generating capacity by renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) has now – for the first time – surpassed that of coal. Source: REALWIRE
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In quest for bigger batteries, California mulls pumped hydro
As the sun sets on California’s solar farms, a backup energy source deep in the Sierra Nevada Mountains springs to life. Source: REALWIRE
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Are you a global power & energy elite? Nominations are now open!
“Recognizing leaders in the power and energy industry not only gives us the opportunity to celebrate them and the projects that they are involved in, it also enables us to learn vital business and life lessons from these often exceptional individuals. We find out what makes them tick, what frustrates them and the processes they…
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Offshore wind experts jockey for position as industry heats up in the US Northeast
A number of recent announcements highlight just how quickly and aggressively the U.S. offshore wind industry is growing in the Northeast. States are enacting offshore wind target capacity laws and initiatives and companies are setting up offices in the region and making strategic hires so they can participate in what will soon be a booming…
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Iberdola in planning for Europe's largest solar farm at 590-MW
Iberdrola SA is working to build what it says will be Europe’s largest solar farm at a cost of 300 million euros ($337 million). Source: REALWIRE
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J-POWER invests to help fund 250-MW Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Australia
Genex Power Limited has signed a share subscription agreement (SSA) with Electric Power Development Co Ltd, trading as J-POWER, for a conditional investment of up to AUD$25 million (US$17.5 million). Source: REALWIRE
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Is vegetation management a problem for your solar farm? Just add sheep
Community solar provider Nexamp kicked off a new solar grazing program recently with the deployment of approximately 150 sheep on its solar farm in Newfield, NY. The sheep, provided by a local sheep farmer, will be used to provide sustainable vegetation management at the site throughout the growing season. Solar grazing provides a variety of…
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It’s clean, powerful and available: Are you ready for hydrogen energy?
As the world responds to the challenges of climate change, energy systems are evolving, and evolving fast. The past 10 years have seen the rise (and dramatic cost reduction) of renewable energy such as wind and solar, to the extent that they are no longer considered alternative energy. They have become mainstream energy sources. Now,…
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Construction begins on 7-MW community solar farm in New York
This week US Light Energy held a launch ceremony to announce the start of construction of its latest community solar initiative. Source: REALWIRE
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LevelTen receives series B funding; arranges 146-MW PPA for Starbucks
Seattle, WA-based LevelTen Energy helps corporate buyers of renewable energy find and purchase energy from solar and wind projects within North America through its procurement platform. The company says its solution reduces the cost, complexity, and risk of renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs), by incorporating analytics, aggregation, and process best practices. Source: REALWIRE