The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), a transit agency that serves the Greater Philadelphia region, and Lightsource BP, a developer of utility-scale solar energy projects, have signed a long-term power contract for two solar farms totaling 43.8 MW DC in Franklin County, Pa. The projects, Elk Hill 1 and 2, will help advance energy and sustainability … [Read more...] about SEPTA, Lightsource Sign Solar Contract
Verizon Enters Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements
Verizon Communications Inc. has entered into long-term renewable energy purchase agreements with Clearway Energy Group and Invenergy. These agreements, which are virtual power purchase agreements, will help finance the construction of new wind and solar farms. “We are committed to sourcing or generating renewable energy equal to at least 50% of our total annual … [Read more...] about Verizon Enters Renewable Energy Purchase Agreements
SPI Energy Acquires Cork Solar Project
SPI Energy Co. Ltd., a global provider of green energy solutions for business, residential, government and utility customers and investors, has acquired the Cork solar project from the previously announced framework agreement to acquire up to eight solar projects in the state of Oregon. The Cork solar project will produce a total of approximately 1.89 MW in Oregon. The project … [Read more...] about SPI Energy Acquires Cork Solar Project
GM, DTE Energy Invest in Michigan’s Solar Future
General Motors and DTE Energy are working together to accelerate Michigan’s transition to renewable energy with a deal to source 500,000 MWh of solar energy as part of DTE’s MIGreenPower program. This follows an initial investment of 300,000 MWh of wind energy purchased by GM in February 2019, bringing the total amount to more than 800,000 MWh. The … [Read more...] about GM, DTE Energy Invest in Michigan’s Solar Future
Solar Adds More New Capacity than Natural Gas
Solar, wind and hydropower have provided 85.7% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity added during the first two months of 2020 – notably more than natural gas. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) latest monthly Energy Infrastructure Update report (with data through Feb. 29) reveals that wind and solar are on track to each provide more new … [Read more...] about Solar Adds More New Capacity than Natural Gas