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Massive solar, battery storage project proposed in Maricopa County

Massive solar, battery storage project proposed in Maricopa County BUCKEYE, AZ — Another solar and battery storage facility is being proposed for an area in the Valley that’s expected to see massive renewable energy growth. Called Harquahala Sun Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation and Storage Project, the development will cover more than 1,100 acres near the … Continue reading Massive solar, battery storage project proposed in Maricopa County

CAISO sets wind peak record; solar curtailments rise on surge of wind generation

CAISO sets wind peak record; solar curtailments rise on surge of wind generation The California Independent System Operator set a new wind generation peak of 6.178 MW, topping the previous record by 7.4%, the grid operator recently announced in its February Key Statistics Report. The record was reached at 12:56 pm Feb. 15, surpassing the … Continue reading CAISO sets wind peak record; solar curtailments rise on surge of wind generation

#Texas Leads The Country In Solar Development

Texas Leads The Country In Solar Development The influx of corporations into Texas is wildly increasing the demand for solar energy in the state. Texas boasts an abundance of sunlight and cheap undeveloped land, according to Meranda Cohn, spokeswoman for Vistra Corp. Summertime power-price spikes also offer a lucrative opportunity for energy providers. Developers are … Continue reading #Texas Leads The Country In Solar Development

Sheetz to Power Its #Pennsylvania Footprint With Renewable Energy

Sheetz to Power Its Pennsylvania Footprint With Renewable Energy ALTOONA, Pa. — Sheetz Inc. announced a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation to power nearly 70 percent of its Pennsylvania facilities with renewable energy. The solar projects, which will be developed in Pennsylvania, are expected to achieve commercial operation by January 2024. Sheetz will receive … Continue reading Sheetz to Power Its #Pennsylvania Footprint With Renewable Energy

California’s energy transition to require 53GW of solar PV, US$30bn+ for grid upgrades by 2045, says CAISO

California’s energy transition to require 53GW of solar PV, US$30bn+ for grid upgrades by 2045, says CAISO California’s energy transition will need 53GW of solar PV by 2045, with the state’s transmission system requiring a US$30.5 billion investment alongside major increases in energy storage to accommodate the extra power. A draft version of California ISO’s … Continue reading California’s energy transition to require 53GW of solar PV, US$30bn+ for grid upgrades by 2045, says CAISO

Largest U.S. Grid Operator Can’t Keep Up With New Solar Projects

Largest U.S. Grid Operator Can’t Keep Up With New Solar Projects The largest electrical grid operator in the U.S. is seeking to block all new connections into its multistate transmission network, most of them new solar projects, while it works through its 1,200-project backlog, Inside Climate News reports. PJM Interconnection’s proposal, released late last month, … Continue reading Largest U.S. Grid Operator Can’t Keep Up With New Solar Projects

Feds seek proposals for 29,000 acres in southern New Mexico for solar power, grow industry

Feds seek proposals for 29,000 acres in southern New Mexico for solar power, grow industry ublic land in southern New Mexico was offered for developing solar power by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management as part of a multi-state initiative intended to build utility-scale installations in the American West. In total, the BLM called for … Continue reading Feds seek proposals for 29,000 acres in southern New Mexico for solar power, grow industry

Solar + #Storage Will Lead New U.S. Generation Capacity

Solar + Storage Will Lead New U.S. Generation Capacity Solar power paired with energy storage is expected to lead capacity additions in the U.S. power generation sector over the next two years, according to the latest Electric Monthly Update from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA in its December report, which includes data … Continue reading Solar + #Storage Will Lead New U.S. Generation Capacity

#FirstEnergy planning #West_Virginia solar energy project

FirstEnergy planning West Virginia solar energy project CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — FirstEnergy Corp. has applied to build five solar energy projects throughout its West Virginia service territory. The Akron, Ohio based utility company estimates that the projects, if approved by West Virginia regulators, would generate 50 megawatts of power, the Charleston Gazette-Mail reported. The plans … Continue reading #FirstEnergy planning #West_Virginia solar energy project