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ABB Solar & Storage Power Move — New High-Efficiency Power Conversion Solutions for Solar &…

June 19, 20262 months Press Release 0 Comments

New utility-scale renewable electricity generation is creating global demand for reliable, high-efficiency power conversion and grid integration solutions. Enhanced ABB Proteus utility-scale power conversion portfolio delivers industry-leading efficiency up to 99.45 percent for maximum energy yield. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions include bi-directional converter stations and control systems, enabling … [continued]

Solar With Firming Now Beating Gas In Asia, & EVs Could Save Region $350 Billion…

June 18, 20262 months Z. S. 0 Comments

While the solar industry really got its jumpstart in the US, and then grew to a significant level in Germany, it’s China that completely exploded the industry while driving costs down to unbeatable levels. The same thing basically happened with electric vehicles as well. However, there’s still much more that … [continued]

New Map Shows Solar Uses Only 0.07% of U.S. Prime Farmland

June 18, 20262 months Press Release 0 Comments

As farmers choose solar to support operations and boost income, suburban sprawl uses 6x more farmland and golf courses nearly 3x more than solar. WASHINGTON D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today launched an interactive map showing how solar development and agriculture thrive side-by-side while creating shared value … [continued]

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Spain Could Have Nearly 7 Gigawatts of Offshore Solar Power

June 15, 20262 months Z. S. 0 Comments

We’ve written for years about how much solar power potential countries have, how much onshore and offshore wind power potential countries have, and how much solar power growth is occurring in countries around the world — but what about offshore solar power potential? That was never really part of the … [continued]

US Solar Industry Needs Serious Permitting Reform, T1 Energy CEO Contends

June 11, 20263 months Z. S. 0 Comments

In the “this was news a decade ago” category, T1 Energy CEO Dan Barcelo is hammering home a key point for the US solar power industry. The solar industry has one big problem in the United States compared to other major markets — permitting. With cuts in subsidies and net … [continued]

Pros & Cons of SEIA’s “Solar Stories” Series

May 27, 20263 months Z. S. 0 Comments

I just recently ran across the “Solar Stories” series from the US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). I was excited to watch the videos … and then I was a little let down. The first two I watched — “Why Americans Are Choosing Solar” and “A Solar Slam Dunk” — … [continued]

Arcadia Acquires ENGIE Impact to Create Best-in-Class Energy Management Platform

May 25, 20263 months Press Release 0 Comments

Arcadia, the energy intelligence platform for businesses, announced this month that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ENGIE Impact, the Utility Expense and Data Management, Energy Procurement, and Sustainability Advising arm of ENGIE. The strategic transaction combines ENGIE Impact’s global operational scale and 30-year track record with … [continued]

Farmers Are Choosing Solar to Maintain their Farms. Localities Shouldn’t Take Away That Choice.

April 30, 20264 months Guest Contributor 0 Comments

America’s family farmers are facing mounting challenges. Input costs like fertilizer and diesel are going up while international markets recede and commodity prices crater. Despite these challenges, American farmers are resilient and resourceful. They make decisions every day that balance risk, reward, and long-term stewardship. They adapt to volatile commodity … [continued]

Shawnee County “Open for Business” in 3-0 Vote on Utility Solar & Batteries

April 14, 20265 months Sierra Club 0 Comments

Advocates celebrate public engagement and clean energy benefits of jobs, health, and affordability. TOPEKA, Kansas — Today, the Shawnee County Commission voted 3-0 to approve an ordinance for utility-scale solar that moves beyond their initial moratorium toward a comprehensive, permitting framework, expanding the opportunity for cleaner, cheaper energy sources to … [continued]

The Return Of The Esmeralda 7 Solar Power Project

February 28, 20266 months Tina Casey 0 Comments

The Esmeralda 7 solar power project could yet see the light of day, depending on who wins the race for Nevada Governor this fall.