The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is accepting applications from all 50 states, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia for $425 million in formula funding through the State Energy Program (SEP). This expanded funding provided by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will enable states to develop and implement a variety […]

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Trina Solar’s proprietary Vertex high-efficiency n-type monocrystalline silicon module, based on 66 pcs of 210 mm x 210 mm high-efficiency n-type i-TOPCon cells, has achieved a record aperture module efficiency of 24.24% for industrial large-area n-type i-TOPCon modules. This is independently confirmed by TÜV Nord. In March 2022, Trina Solar brought the maximum efficiency of […]

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Ambri, a long-duration energy storage provider, is teaming up with Xcel Energy to use its Solar Technology Acceleration Center (SolarTAC) to demonstrate Ambri’s energy storage technology. Ambri’s Liquid Metal battery energy system will support Xcel Energy’s renewable energy and economic development goals. “We are honored to be selected by Xcel Energy as they continue to […]

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Amp Energy, a global energy transition platform and renewable energy developer, has closed financing on its 61 MW / 6.5 MWh solar plus storage portfolio in Massachusetts and New York, valued at $155 million. KeyBank led the construction and term debt, with U.S. Bank investing the tax equity for the portfolio, in the fourth transaction […]

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Sealed Air (SEE) has invested $9 million in a solar farm that is now powering its Madera, Calif., manufacturing facility. The solar panels, which sit on 11 acres of company-owned land adjacent to the facility, are expected to help reduce energy spend at this site by $1 million annually. The 265,000 square foot plant, which […]

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OYA Solar has rebranded to OYA Renewables, reflecting OYA Renewables’ broadening scope and scale as an energy transition solutions platform. With a track record as a solar developer, OYA has developed over 1,440 MW DC and has a pipeline of 6 GW of utility-scale, distributed, and community solar projects across North America. OYA anticipates placing […]

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BRC Solar GmbH has incorporated Efficient Power Conversion’s EPC2218 100 V FETs into BRC’s next-generation M500/14 power optimizer, enabling it to have a higher current density due to the low power dissipation and the small size of the GaN FET, making the critical load circuit more compact. The small parasitic capacitance and inductance of the […]

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Sealed Air (SEE) has invested $9 million in a solar farm that is now powering its Madera, Calif. manufacturing facility. The solar panels, which sit on 11 acres of company-owned land adjacent to the facility, are expected to help reduce energy spend at this site by $1 million annually. The 265,000 square foot plant, which […]

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Mississippi Silicon LLC, a global producer of silicon metal, is working with REC Silicon to help establish a low-carbon and fully traceable U.S.-based solar supply chain. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing them to negotiate a raw material supply agreement. Recent investment by the Hanwha Group into REC Silicon, in conjunction […]

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Alliant Energy’s first utility-scale solar project is now operational. At 50 MW, the Bear Creek Solar Project in Richland County is Wisconsin’s newest large-scale utility solar farm. “This project represents a significant, long-term investment in our community,” says Van Nelson, the town of Buena Vista’s clerk. “The township very much appreciated how well they were […]

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Halliburton Labs has selected three new companies to participate in its collaborative environment to advance cleaner, affordable and reliable energy. As a Halliburton Labs participant, the companies will receive access to a range of industrial capabilities, technical expertise and mentorships to scale their respective businesses. “Halliburton Labs is excited to welcome AW-Energy, RedShift and Renkube […]

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Priority Power Management Inc., an energy optimization and infrastructure company offering smart energy solutions, has completed its acquisition of the energy procurement, consulting and solar development business of Affordable Gas & Electric Co. LLC (AGE). This transaction further increases Priority Power’s footprint in Midwest energy markets where Priority Power, through Satori Energy (acquired in 2021), […]

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