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U.S. solar industry comes ‘roaring back,’ breaks multiple records in 2020 Here are the brand-new stats and forecasts from the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie.
Joe Bebon
Mar 18, 2021
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New optical coating could extend lifetimes of solar cells U.S. researchers are collaborating on the development of optical coatings that could extend the lifetimes of PV cells.
Joe Bebon
Mar 16, 2021
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IKEA completes first MW-scale solar carport in US market Distributed Solar Development­­ has built a solar carport for IKEA in Baltimore. It will also handle the furniture giant’s other projects in Maryland and California.
Joe Bebon
Mar 01, 2021
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Puerto Rico launches first of six calls for renewables and storage The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has been ordered to procure a total of 3.75 GW of renewables and 1.5 GW of energy storage.
Joe Bebon
Feb 24, 2021
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The US added 16.5 GW of PV in 2020 Solar and wind power installations hit all-time highs and became a larger part of the country’s energy mix in 2020, according to a new report from BloombergNEF.
Joe Bebon
Feb 22, 2021
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US set to lead utility-scale storage market in record year Solar+storage installations are emerging as a major growth driver for the overall U.S. market, according to a new report from IHS Markit.
Joe Bebon
Feb 18, 2021
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Top 10 US corporate renewable energy buyers of 2020 A new report from REBA highlights the leading players and found that utility scale solar power was the most sought-after renewable resource among the country’s major companies.
Joe Bebon
Feb 15, 2021
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Masdar reaches first close on 1.6 GW solar, wind portfolio in US Abu Dhabi-based Masdar says that the United States offers “considerable scope for further growth.”
Joe Bebon
Feb 10, 2021
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Total buys 2.2 GW PV project pipeline French energy group Total’s latest solar acquisition in the United States includes 600 MW of co-located storage assets.
Joe Bebon
Feb 08, 2021
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