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In the first quarter of 2024, the United States made significant progress in #solarenergy, installing 4.5GW of new solar capacity!☀ This marks a 28% increase over the previous year! Utility-scale solar installations have now exceeded 100GW of total installed capacity. Impressively, nearly 40% of this new capacity was added in Florida. The clean power supply pipeline for solar also expanded significantly, contributing to nearly 175GW of overall clean power capacity. 📈 This growth in solar capacity shows the United States' ongoing commitment to enhancing its renewable energy infrastructure, particularly in the use of solar power. ❗ Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eEjgfeXZ #UtilityScaleSolar #SolarIndustry #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy

Aspen Power Completes Six Solar Projects in Pennsylvania, Generating 25.5 MW and Creating 480 Jobs Aspen Power, a leading distributed generation platform dedicated to building the clean energy future, has completed six solar projects totaling 25.5 megawatts (MW) direct current (dc) of generation capacity in Pennsylvania. The projects are expected to produce up to 37 million kilowatt-hours electricity in their first year of operation. These projects represent the first half of a portfolio Aspen Power acquired from Sunrise Energy, who originated the projects. Aspen Power co-developed the projects in conjunction with Sunrise Energy. Aspen Power’s full portfolio of completed or contracted solar projects in Pennsylvania totals more than 145 MW.The six sites also generate around […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gBm_y-MK #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #america #aspenpower #northamerica #pennsylvania #renewableenergy #renewableenergy #solarenergy #unitedstates

Insightful article on RWE's BESS projects! 🌟 Key Takeaways ⚡RWE's has completed 190MW BESS Projects in Texas & Arizona significantly boosting US battery storage to 512MW 🔆Notably, Bright Arrow in Texas strategically aligns with solar energy, showcasing RWE's approach to renewable integration. 🎯RWE has set a global target of 6GW by 2030, emphasizing their commitment to innovation and sustainability. 🔋Andrew Flanagan, RWE Clean Energy's CEO, underscores the critical role of battery storage in supporting wind and solar projects, ensuring grid stability, and meeting energy demands. Moving towards a greener and more sustainable future! 🌎 #EnergyStorage #renewableenergy #energyusa

Clearway Energy Group has officially powered up its 147 MW Rosamond Central Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Kern County, California. This marks Clearway’s latest addition to its impressive 850 MW BESS portfolio. Paired with the 192 MW Rosamond Central solar farm, completed in 2020, this retrofit underscores Clearway’s commitment to enhancing renewable energy capabilities. The $400 million project, featuring four-hour lithium-ion batteries, represents Clearway's first battery retrofit. Construction was spearheaded by Rosendin, with Wärtsilä supplying the battery systems. Rosamond Central BESS is contracted with Southern California Edison (SCE) under a long-term resource adequacy agreement, ensuring balanced supply and demand across the electric grid. This project highlights Clearway’s dedication to innovative energy solutions and reinforces California’s renewable energy infrastructure. #renewableenergy #batterystorage #solarpower #cleanenergy #sustainability #innovation #batterypower #batteries

NV Energy has inked a PPA with Arevia Power for the Libra Solar Project, a $2.3 billion venture that will shine bright in Nevada's renewable energy portfolio. The project promises a whopping 700 MW of solar power paired with an equally impressive 700 MW / 2800 MWh battery energy storage system, ensuring a steady stream of energy even when the sun decides to play hide and seek. Set to sprawl over 5,141 acres and create 1,100 jobs, this solar behemoth is expected to be more than just a power plant; it's a beacon of economic and sustainable progress, with a completion date set for 2027. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtKxWprg #solar #solarpower #bess #energystorage #sinovoltaics #innovativeinsider #QualityAssurance #PV

Renewable energy is on the rise in New Hampshire! Unitil Corporation has commenced site work on a 4.9 MW solar energy project in Kingston, New Hampshire, marking the largest project of its kind in the state. This project, featuring 11,232 panels on 36 acres of vacant land, represents a significant step forward in sustainable energy practices. It will be the first solar array owned and operated by a regulated distribution utility company in New Hampshire, showcasing Unitil's commitment to renewable energy leadership in the region. Set to be completed in 2025, this project will be constructed near an electrical substation, directly feeding into Unitil’s electric distribution system. This strategic placement will reduce the amount of energy the utility receives from the transmission system, enhancing efficiency and reliability. The project is estimated to generate approximately 9.7 million kWh of energy in its first year and is expected to average 8.6 million kilowatt hours annually over its projected 40-year lifespan. Learn more about this exciting new project and its contribution to renewable energy here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ck7QY0 . . . . #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #Qmerit

No surprise here: utility scale solar and batteries are dominating the project queues. Solar represents 58 percent of expected capacity additions in 2024, and batteries take second place with 23 percent of the mix. This represents a record 36.4 GW of solar and 14.3 GW of battery energy storage. These figures only include utility-scale projects. Learn more in the link below: https://lnkd.in/g4QrrRBz

In a record-breaking second quarter, US developers added 11GW of new utility-scale clean power capacity, marking a 91% increase on Q2 2023, according to an American Clean Power Association (ACP) report. It revealed “extraordinary growth and milestones” across the US clean power landscape. For the first time, Texas has surpassed California as the nation's leading state for utility-scale solar capacity, with 1656MW added this quarter, Texas now boasts of 21,932MW of operating solar power. The US energy storage sector also celebrated surpassing 20GW of total operational capacity, adding 2.9GW this quarter to reach a total of 21.6GW. #renewables #US #cleanpower #brighterfuture #h9technical https://lnkd.in/ew_M5E_8

AMPYR Energy USA has acquired two large-scale solar projects in North Carolina and South Carolina with a combined capacity of 210 MWp. AMPYR Energy USA’s latest acquisition bolsters its renewables pipeline in the country, which currently totals 4 GW. The two new projects are in the advanced stages of development. AMPYR Energy USA said it expects to secure long-term offtake agreements from utility and/or commercial or industrial customers in 2024, while the company’s in-house development and technical team will take the projects forward to completion. “This acquisition marks an important step on our path to expand our solar and battery storage business in the United States,” said Steve Semlitz, AMPYR Energy USA’s 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.” “Through this acquisition, we continue to build on our greenfield development efforts in the Southeast to create a scalable, regional portfolio of renewable energy assets,” noted Sumeet Bidani, AMPYR Energy USA’s Chief Development Officer. “Our project pipeline growth efforts across the U.S. are focused on creating a balanced project portfolio across ISO and non-ISO markets, that leverages the strong demand for renewable power.” #cleanenergy

Exciting Renewable Energy Milestone in Nevada! 🌞🔋 Arevia Power has just taken a significant step towards a greener future by signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NV Energy for one of Nevada's largest solar and energy storage projects! Key Highlights: 🌟 Massive Scale: The Libra solar project, located 20 miles south of the Fort Churchill substation in Yerington, Nevada, will boast a staggering 700 MW of solar capacity. 🌟 Innovative Storage: Alongside the solar capacity, a 700 MW / 2800 MWh battery energy storage system will ensure reliable power throughout the year, especially benefiting rural Nevada. 🌟 Vast Coverage: The project will span 5,141 acres, with most of the generation tied to the Lyon County grid. 🌟 Economic Impact: Expected to employ 1,100 people during its development and construction phases, the project will provide $250 million in direct wages. 🌟 Timeline: Set to reach commercial operations by 2027, this project marks a significant leap towards sustainable energy in the region. This PPA is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in driving forward the renewable energy agenda. Arevia Power and NV Energy are paving the way for a sustainable future with this groundbreaking initiative! 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtKxWprg #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #GreenTech #Sustainability