Solar power in the United States

8minute Solar Energy Secures $225 Million Letter of Credit Facility to Support the Greenfield Development of its 18-Gigawatt Pipeline of Solar and Energy Storage Projects

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Monday, June 1, 2020
Alternative energy, Energy, Utilities, Energy, Articles, Alternative energy, Energy conversion, Solar energy in California, Solar energy, Photovoltaic system, Renewable energy, Solar power in the United States, Solar power in California

We are glad to continue working with core financial partners who share our commitment to unlocking an affordable and clean energy future.

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  • We are glad to continue working with core financial partners who share our commitment to unlocking an affordable and clean energy future.
  • 8minute has one of the largest development pipelines of solar and solar-plus-storage projects in the country, including more than 50 utility-scale projects in various stages of development, with a typical project size of 400 MW.
  • Most of these projects will deploy 8minutes new generation solar plant design with integrated energy storage.
  • 8minute Solar Energy (8minute) is the largest privately-held developer of solar PV and storage projects in the United States.

Community Energy and Big Rivers Sign 100 MW Solar Deal in Kentucky

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
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Community Energy today announced a deal with Big Rivers Electric Corporation creating 100 megawatts (100 MW) of new solar power in western Kentucky.

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  • Community Energy today announced a deal with Big Rivers Electric Corporation creating 100 megawatts (100 MW) of new solar power in western Kentucky.
  • Under two 20-year Power Purchase Agreements, Big Rivers will buy 100% of the output of two new solar farms under development by Community Energy.
  • Big Rivers is showing impressive leadership with this purchase of solar power from our McCracken County and Meade County projects, said Brent Beerley, President of Community Energy.
  • Community Energy has developed and financed 2,000 MW of renewable energy projects across the country, including 1,300 MW of solar power.

Williams Announces Plans to Develop Solar Power at Key Facilities

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Alternative energy, Energy, Other Energy, Environment, Energy, Articles, Alternative energy, Energy conversion, Renewable energy, Solar power, Electrical grid, Solar power in New Jersey, Solar power in the United States

Williams has been identifying locations where solar power installations are both economic and can be primarily sited on company-owned land that is adjacent to existing facilities.

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  • Williams has been identifying locations where solar power installations are both economic and can be primarily sited on company-owned land that is adjacent to existing facilities.
  • In total, Williams facilities currently draw an average of over 400 megawatts of electricity, purchased from the grid.
  • Williams anticipates that agreements with local utilities will allow excess solar power not used by existing facilities to be sold back into the grid.
  • With major positions in top U.S. supply basins, Williams connects the best supplies with the growing demand for clean energy.

Smart Data Solutions' Solar Panel Installation Is Complete

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Climate change mitigation, Energy economics, Energy, Photovoltaic system, Photovoltaics, Sustainable energy, Articles, Energy policy, Renewable energy, Universe, Solar power in the United States

With the expertise of All Energy Solar, a Minnesota based company and trusted leader in the solar energy industry, the project took roughly 7 months to complete.

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  • With the expertise of All Energy Solar, a Minnesota based company and trusted leader in the solar energy industry, the project took roughly 7 months to complete.
  • "Our team is excited to see this expansive rooftop solar array fully-installed and ready to produce a tremendousamount of clean energy for Smart Data Solutions.
  • When asked about the solar project being completed, John Prange, Co-CEO of Smart Data Solutions said, "We are delighted to have this clean energy alternative.
  • From paper processing to claims management and EDI, Smart Data Solutions offers the solutions critically needed by today's health care industry.

Black & Veatch, ENACT Systems Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Commercial Solar in Southeast Asia

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Black & Veatch, a global provider of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, and ENACT Systems Inc., a leader in cloud-based software for the solar industry, today announced a strategic partnership designed to elevate commercial solar project management to new heights in Southeast Asia.

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  • Black & Veatch, a global provider of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, and ENACT Systems Inc., a leader in cloud-based software for the solar industry, today announced a strategic partnership designed to elevate commercial solar project management to new heights in Southeast Asia.
  • By embracing the power of automation, the solar industry can optimize project management while introducing new opportunities in efficiency and productivity.
  • In doing so, the platform will help streamline efforts while delivering greater efficiencies across the entire solar project life cycle.
  • Distributed energy, led by solar, will continue to grow as commercial and industrial customers in Southeast Asia look to reduce fixed costs while benefitting from third-party financing, said Deep Chakraborty, CEO of ENACT Systems Inc.

Spruce Finance Acquires Clearway Energy's Portfolio of Residential Solar Assets

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
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HOUSTON, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Spruce Finance, the largest private owner and operator of distributed generation solar residential assets in the U.S., has bought Clearway Energy's entire portfolio of residential solar assets.

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  • HOUSTON, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Spruce Finance, the largest private owner and operator of distributed generation solar residential assets in the U.S., has bought Clearway Energy's entire portfolio of residential solar assets.
  • The deal is Spruce's largest to date and the latest example of the company's residential solar asset "growth by acquisition" strategy in the U.S.
  • The 53 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar assets acquired from Clearway expands Spruce's portfolio by 20 percent to more than 250 MW.
  • Spruce Finance ( www.sprucefinance.com ) owns and operates a growing portfolio of distributed generation solar residential assets in the U.S. Headquartered in Houston with executive offices in San Francisco, Spruce manages or owns more than 250 MW of installed capacity and is actively acquiring operating distributed solar PV assets in North America.

DGAP-News: Energiekontor sells three solar parks

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Photovoltaic power station, Photovoltaics, Solar energy, Energy, Renewable energy, Solar power in Michigan, Solar power in the United States, Energiekontor AG, Stadtwerke Tübingen GmbH

Energiekontor AG has sold a total of three solar parks to the Tbingen municipal utility (swt) with a total output of 13.3 MW.

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  • Energiekontor AG has sold a total of three solar parks to the Tbingen municipal utility (swt) with a total output of 13.3 MW.
  • The three solar parks are expected to generate an average of around 14 million kilowatt hours p. a.
  • Peter Szabo, Chairman of the Board of Energiekontor AG, is satisfied: "The sales process of the three solar parks was conducted in a cooperative and professional manner.
  • In addition, Energiekontor operates wind and solar parks with a rated output of almost 287 megawatts in its own portfolio.

JA Solar Achieves New Breakthrough in Module Power Output with its New Generation High-efficiency Solar Module Reaching a Record 525W+

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Monday, May 11, 2020
Photovoltaics, Physical sciences, Energy, Chemistry, JA Solar Holdings, Solar panel, First Solar, Solar power in the United States

BEIJING, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that the power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set a new industry record reaching above 525W.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that the power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set a new industry record reaching above 525W.
  • The goal of this new high-power module series is to bring JA Solar's high-quality and cost-effective PV products to a whole new level for its worldwide customers.
  • "At JA Solar, we have been focused on technological innovation, and committed to provide high-efficiency and reliable photovoltaic products for our global customers.
  • "The latest breakthrough in module power output is another milestone in JA Solar's efforts to enhance product performance and boost customers' long-term economic benefits.

JA Solar Achieves New Breakthrough in Module Power Output with its New Generation High-efficiency Solar Module Reaching a Record 525W+

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Monday, May 11, 2020
Photovoltaics, Physical sciences, Energy, Chemistry, JA Solar Holdings, Solar panel, First Solar, Solar power in the United States

BEIJING, May 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that the power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set a new industry record reaching above 525W.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, May 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that the power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set a new industry record reaching above 525W.
  • The goal of this new high-power module series is to bring JA Solar's high-quality and cost-effective PV products to a whole new level for its worldwide customers.
  • "At JA Solar, we have been focused on technological innovation, and committed to provide high-efficiency and reliable photovoltaic products for our global customers.
  • "The latest breakthrough in module power output is another milestone in JA Solar's efforts to enhance product performance and boost customers' long-term economic benefits.

JA Solar Achieves New Breakthrough in Module Power Output with its New Generation High-efficiency Solar Module Reaching a Record 525W+

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Monday, May 11, 2020
Photovoltaics, Physical sciences, Energy, Chemistry, JA Solar Holdings, Solar panel, First Solar, Solar power in the United States

BEIJING, May 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that the power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set a new industry record reaching above 525W.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, May 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, announced that the power output of its high-efficiency solar modules under standard testing conditions has set a new industry record reaching above 525W.
  • The goal of this new high-power module series is to bring JA Solar's high-quality and cost-effective PV products to a whole new level for its worldwide customers.
  • "At JA Solar, we have been focused on technological innovation, and committed to provide high-efficiency and reliable photovoltaic products for our global customers.
  • "The latest breakthrough in module power output is another milestone in JA Solar's efforts to enhance product performance and boost customers' long-term economic benefits.