Solar

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has made selections for $130 million in new projects to advance solar technologies. Through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Solar Energy Technologies Office, DOE will fund 67 research projects across 30 states that reduce the cost of solar, increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and improve the … [Read more...] about DOE Selects New Projects to Advance Solar Technologies

The California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) says community choice aggregators (CCAs) in the state have to date signed long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for more than 6,000 MW with new-build clean energy resources. The total includes almost 5,000 MW in executed renewable energy PPAs – an increase of 1,700 MW compared to a year ago – and more than … [Read more...] about CalCCA: California CCAs Have Signed 6,000 MW in Long-Term Clean Energy PPAs

Mustang Two Whirlaway, a 100 MW solar project in Kings County, Calif., has officially started operating and will generate clean and affordable power for Peninsula Clean Energy customers. “This is yet more new steel in the ground that will help our customers and the broader community take another important step toward all-renewable power and reducing greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Mustang Two Whirlaway Solar Farm Officially Operating

November 13, 2020 With more than 1.3 billion people, India is the second-most populous country in the world and has the third-highest energy consumption level after China and the United States. To help meet the country’s energy needs, India is expanding its electric transmission infrastructure to improve electricity movement between regions of the country. In the … [Read more...] about Interregional electricity trade in India affects shares of solar and coal-fired generation

Clean Energy Economy Minnesota / Courtesy The first of 12 solar projects planned for the Red Lake Reservation sits atop the Red Lake Government Center. The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in northern Minnesota has a vision to eventually incorporate solar and microgrids as part of a tribal-run utility. The Red Lake Nation is betting big on solar energy.  The Chippewa … [Read more...] about Crowdfunded solar puts Red Lake Nation on a path to energy sovereignty