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The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) has secured nearly $1.1 million in bond financing for RAM Precision Industries to install a 237.6-kW solar energy system in Montgomery County. This initiative, part of OAQDA’s small business assistance program, aims to help businesses transition to cleaner technologies and enhance competitiveness. OAQDA Executive Director Christina O’Keeffe emphasized the importance of supporting long-standing community businesses like RAM in their energy efficiency efforts. Ohio Air Quality Development Authority helps finance 237-kW solar project for tool manufacturer (solarpowerworldonline.com) #SolarEnergy #CleanTech #SmallBusinessSupport #EnergyEfficiency #Ohio #Sustainability #OAQDA

Renewable energy now makes up over 30% of U.S. utility-scale electrical capacity, contributing 25% of generation in early 2024. Solar led new capacity additions for 11 consecutive months and is poised to become the second-largest source of capacity. In the first seven months of 2024, renewables accounted for 90% of new generating capacity, with solar (14,949 MW) and wind (2,270 MW) being key contributors. Solar could soon become the second-largest source of U.S. generating capacity (solarpowerworldonline.com) #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #WindEnergy #EnergyCapacity #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ElectricityGeneration

Renewable energy now makes up over 30% of U.S. utility-scale electrical capacity, contributing 25% of generation in early 2024. Solar led new capacity additions for 11 consecutive months and is poised to become the second-largest source of capacity. In the first seven months of 2024, renewables accounted for 90% of new generating capacity, with solar (14,949 MW) and wind (2,270 MW) being key contributors. Solar could soon become the second-largest source of U.S. generating capacity (solarpowerworldonline.com) #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #WindEnergy #EnergyCapacity #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ElectricityGeneration

The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy, in partnership with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, The Lemelson Foundation, and other philanthropic organizations, has launched the Indigenous Power & Light Fund for Energy Sovereignty at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual Meeting. The Clinton Foundation is showcasing the Fund as a Commitment to Action. This innovative pooled fund is designed to accelerate the development of tribal clean energy initiatives by covering upfront costs that are often overlooked by federal funding sources. https://lnkd.in/ekiJP4QC #IndigenousPower #CleanEnergy #EnergySovereignty #ClintonGlobalInitiative #TribalEnergy #CommitmentToAction

CS Energy and Luminace have successfully completed two 5-MW landfill community solar projects in Berkeley, New Jersey! 🌞 These innovative projects are among the first to simultaneously close a landfill and install solar systems on top. With these additions, CS Energy has now completed over 230 MW of landfill solar projects across the U.S., providing affordable clean energy to 1,800 homes, over half of which are low-to-moderate income (LMI) households. 🌍💡 Overall, these projects are expected to save participants approximately $6.4 million throughout their lifespan. “We are thrilled to partner with CS Energy and Luminace to close this landfill at no cost to our taxpayers while providing cleaner, more affordable energy to our community,” said New Jersey State Senator Carmen Amato. “Our administration has set strong goals for resiliency and green initiatives, and this project exemplifies our strategic approach to generating revenue on township-owned land. A special thanks to the late Administrator John Camera for his vital role in making this possible.” 🙏 https://lnkd.in/e74H9bg6 #CommunitySolarr #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #LandfillSolar #GreenInitiatives #AffordableEnergy #CSenergy #Luminace

**Update as of October 8, 2024:** Since this success story was first published in 2017, Sunvapor has secured a total of $5.8 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through various programs, including Concentrating Solar Power: Concentrating Optics for Lower Levelized Energy Costs (CSP: COLLECTS), the Solar Desalination funding program, the Fiscal Year 2019 CSP program, and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Additionally, Sunvapor was selected as a finalist in Round 2 of the Solar Desalination Prize, receiving $1.25 million in cash and technical assistance vouchers across three previous phases, while competing for the $1 million grand prize. The company’s innovative solar steam technology is now being implemented in a range of industries, including chemical production, water desalination, and various food processing applications. Watch the video above to learn more about Sunvapor’s recent achievements, and read below for further details on the groundbreaking technology it developed with support from the DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). https://lnkd.in/eTQEXsMQ #SolarEnergy #Innovation #CleanTech #RenewableEnergy #SustainableSolutions #EnergyEfficiency #WaterDesalination #ChemicalProduction #FoodProcessing #SolarTechnology

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) has launched the Small Innovative Projects in Solar (SIPS) 2024 funding program, offering $5.4 million for seedling R&D projects centered on innovative concepts in photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP). These projects are expected to be more experimental than those based on established technologies. The funding opportunity was announced on January 18, 2024, with 16 selected projects revealed on October 3, 2024. SIPS is an ongoing initiative within SETO that has supported over 100 projects since its inception in 2015. https://lnkd.in/eHqJbaaj #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyInnovation #SolarResearch #DOE #SETO #InnovationFunding #SolarPower

The U.S. DOE's Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) has issued a request for information (RFI) to gather insights on the market barriers and technical challenges associated with photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems. PVT systems combine PV panels with waste heat recovery, enabling the use of excess heat for applications like domestic hot water and thermal energy storage. SETO is seeking feedback on four key areas: 1. **Business**: Opportunities and limitations in the U.S. market. 2. **Technology**: R&D efforts to enhance performance or reduce costs. 3. **Regulatory**: Siting and permitting requirements for installations. 4. **Consumer**: Interest levels in adopting PVT systems. https://lnkd.in/e8NytNG8 #PVT #SolarEnergy #CleanTech #EnergyInnovation #MarketBarriers #RenewableEnergy #DOE #SETO #Sustainability #HeatRecovery

The U.S. DOE has welcomed 25 new communities to its Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP), marking its largest and most diverse cohort to date. ETIPP addresses unique energy challenges faced by coastal, remote, and island communities, providing tailored support for clean energy solutions. The initiative aims to enhance energy resilience and accessibility, with projects ranging from solar power to microgrids. https://lnkd.in/eCPU6QwP #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #Resilience #CommunitySupport #ETIPP #SustainableSolutions #RenewableEnergy #DOE #ClimateAction #Equity

Why Solar Shade Analysis is so Subjective & How to Fix ItTakeaway: Solar contractors often depend on outdated or incomplete satellite, aerial, or LiDAR imagery for shade analysis, leading to subjective and inaccurate modeling. This can be costly to fix and may cause delays or cancellations in financing for lease agreements. By utilizing drones with mobile apps during the sales process, contractors can eliminate these issues—real-time, on-site data ensures objective and highly accurate layouts and production simulations, streamlining financing agreements. https://lnkd.in/e54ud3rQ #DroneTechnology #AccurateData #SolarFinancing #SalesProcess #RenewableEnergy