Georgia Power Brings 49.5 MW Moody Battery Storage Facility Online Ahead of Schedule
Georgia Power has celebrated the completion of its Moody battery energy storage system (BESS) in Lowndes County, Georgia, adding 49.5 megawatts (MW) of flexible energy storage to the state’s power grid. The facility, located just outside of Valdosta, was completed ahead of schedule and is co-located with the nearby Moody solar facility. The battery system […]
T1 Energy Acquires Advanced Solar IP from Evervolt in $135M Transaction
T1 Energy has announced the acquisition of foundational solar patents and other intellectual property from Singapore-based Evervolt Green Energy Holding Pte Ltd. for total consideration of $135 million. The patents relate to Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) solar cells and modules, one of the most advanced and highly efficient commercially viable solar technologies available today. […]
Canadian Solar Subsidiary CS PowerTech Opens First-of-Its-Kind Solar Cell Factory in Indiana
CS PowerTech Inc., a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has launched solar cell manufacturing operations at River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, marking the opening of the first U.S. facility purpose-built to produce heterojunction bifacial N-type solar cells. According to The Cool Down, the plant began operations on July 24. At full production, the Jeffersonville […]
Verdek Makes Tesla V4 Supercharger Accessible to Federal Agencies Through GSA Contract
Verdek has announced that the Tesla V4 Supercharger is now available to U.S. federal agencies through its existing General Services Administration (GSA) contract, allowing agencies to access one of the country’s fastest charging networks without going through a lengthy procurement process. The Tesla V4 Supercharger delivers up to 500 kilowatts (kW) per post and supports […]
IESNA Midwest Show Floor Spotlight:Â What SolarEdge Wants Developers to Know Before They Buy
A conversation with SolarEdge’s Senior Director of C&I Products and Applications on domestic content demand, the case for Power Optimizers, and where storage is headed in the commercial and industrial market. Company: SolarEdge Focus: Commercial and industrial (C&I) solar inverters and energy storage Featuring: Kleber Facchini – Sr. Director, C&I Products and Applications Show Presence: […]
Avantus Closes $500M in Financing for Solar+ Storage Project in Southern California
Avantus has closed more than $500 million in financing for its Aratina 1 project in Kern County, California, with construction already underway and operations expected to begin in 2026. The financing was provided by a consortium of four lenders led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Truist Securities, ING Capital, and Mizuho. The project will deliver […]
rPlus Energies Surpasses 1 GW Idaho Portfolio with Two Major Solar Milestones
rPlus Energies has announced two significant milestones in Idaho, with the commissioning of the 125-megawatt (MWac) Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project in Ada County and the start of construction at the 400-MWac Blacks Creek Energy Center, also in Ada County. Together, the two projects represent more than $750 million in combined investment. The developments bring […]
Ameresco, Community College of Philadelphia Launch Solar for Schools-Funded Rooftop Installation
Ameresco has finalized a contract to construct rooftop solar arrays at the Community College of Philadelphia’s (CCP) main campus and Northeast regional campus. Construction will begin this summer with completion expected by the end of the year. According to Energies Media, the project is backed by Pennsylvania’s Solar for Schools grant program, which provided the […]
Pilot Flying J Expands EV Charging Network to 309 Locations Following Rapid Nationwide Growth
Pilot Flying J has reached a new milestone in its EV charging network, opening its 300th DC fast charging location and bringing its total to 309 sites with 1,323 individual charging ports across the United States. The milestone represents a 50% increase in public charging locations in less than a year, with the company adding […]
ARRAY Technologies Bolsters Utility-Scale Solar Portfolio with $203 Million Acquisition of AWM
ARRAY Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Affordable Wire Management (AWM), a provider of wire management, cable protection, and balance-of-system solutions for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, for total consideration of approximately $203 million. AWM’s products organize, secure, and protect electrical wiring to improve system reliability, safety, installation efficiency, and long-term performance. […]
Texas’ Largest City-Run Solar Program Expands to 52 Sites in San Antonio
San Antonio is expanding what city officials describe as Texas’ largest city-run solar program, with Big Sun Solar adding rooftop panels and solar canopies across 52 city-owned sites following City Council approval in 2023. According to The Cool Down, the city secured $30.7 million to fund the rollout, which is expected to generate approximately 13 […]
New Mexico Community Solar Program Gets New Rules Ahead of 2027 Tax Credit Deadline
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has voted to overhaul the rules for the state’s community solar program, clearing away the legal and administrative obstacles that have stalled its rollout since the program was created by legislation in 2021. According to the Albuquerque Journal, the new rules allow the PRC to publish requests for […]