The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is set to enter into realty negotiations with Hecate Energy for a solar project capable of delivering 1 GW of clean energy within an 8,000-acre area of DOE owned land at the Hanford Site as part of the Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative.  The Cleanup to Clean Energy initiative […] The post DOE Announces Cleanup to Clean Energy Project at Hanford Site appeared first on Solar Industry ..read more

The 6.9 MW Bristol Landfill Solar Project, Rhode Island’s largest closed landfill solar site, is now operational. Developed by NuGen Capital Management, the project occupies 90 acres across the Town of Bristol’s capped landfill and consists of 20,692 solar panels.  “All of us at NuGen are incredibly excited to see years of hard work and […] The post Rhode Island’s Largest Closed Landfill Solar Site Goes into Operation appeared first on Solar Industry ..read more

The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is advancing nine solar projects on public lands.  “The Interior Department is playing a pivotal role in helping tackle the climate crisis, boost the clean energy economy and provide communities across the nation with clean, reliable energy,” says Department of the […] The post BLM Advances Projects on Western Public Lands appeared first on Solar Industry ..read more

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $33 million for nine projects across seven states to advance concentrating solar-thermal (CST) systems technologies for solar fuel production and long-duration energy storage.  CST technologies use mirrors to reflect and concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, helping to produce carbon-free clean fuels.  “Under the Biden-Harris administration, DOE continues […] The post DOE Announces $33M to Deploy Solar Tech appeared first on Solar Industry ..read more

Scenic Hill Solar has completed and begun commercial operation of a 1.2 MW distributed generation solar project featuring First Solar Series 7 TR1 PV modules.  The Scenic Hill Solar Project is located on approximately 13 acres in Stuttgart, Ark., and began commercial operation earlier this year.  “We are proud that this project marks the first […] The post Scenic Hill Solar Completes Project Featuring First Solar Series 7 Modules appeared first on Solar Industry ..read more

TurningPoint Energy and Nexamp are collaborating on two community solar projects in Delaware’s New Castle and Sussex counties, totaling 9 MW.  TurningPoint developed the projects under the state’s community solar program, and Nexamp is set to build, own and operate them.  “We are thrilled to see this second portfolio of projects built in Delaware with […] The post TurningPoint Energy, Nexamp Partner on Delaware Community Solar Projects appeared first on Solar Industry ..read more

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published the final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Libra Solar Project in Mineral and Lyon counties, Nev. Under the proposal, Libra Solar, a subsidiary of Arevia Power, would construct, operate and maintain a 700 MW solar facility, 700 MW BESS and 24-mile-long generation tie-line under a 30-year […] The post BLM Issues Libra Solar Project Final Analysis appeared first on Solar Industry ..read more

Heliene and India-based Premier Energies are planning a joint venture to create a solar cell manufacturing facility in the U.S.  Under the terms of the companies’ agreement, the facility would produce an annual aggregate capacity of 1 GW NTyp cells. Heliene currently sources solar cells from PEPPL’s Hyderabad facility for use in module manufacturing at […] The post Heliene, Premier Energies to Partner on Domestic Solar Cell Manufacturing appeared first on Solar Industry ..read more

Nexamp is partnering with Starbucks, who as a long-term renewables purchaser is set to anchor the deployment of 40 MW across six Illinois community solar farms.  The solar projects are expected to serve 1,100 local residents subscribing within the ComEd and Ameren utility territories. Construction and operation on these projects will include roles for participants in Nexamp’s fellowship programs, created through partnerships with organizations such as City Colleges of Chicago, the Chicago Urban League, Uplift Community High School, 22C and other Future Energy Jobs Act job training organiz ..read more

AMPYR Energy USA has acquired 210 peak MW of utility-scale solar energy projects in North and South Carolina.  “This acquisition marks an important step on our path to expand our solar and battery storage business in the United States,” says Steve Semlitz, AMPYR Energy USA chairman.  “Since launching our efforts just two years ago, we have seen strong growth and are excited to continue to help lead the energy transition and accelerate a net-zero future through our balanced, renewable energy portfolio and future acquisitions.” The company adds that the two projects under acquisition a ..read more