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  • MGE to add more solar+storage in purchase of Koshkonong Solar Energy Center

    A Wisconsin-based utility is adding solar power and storage capacity to its system from a facility expected to be in service in two years. Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to purchase……

  • Leeward closes financing for 200 MW Horizon solar project

    Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has closed approximately $75 million in construction to term financing from MUFG Bank Ltd. and an approximately $105 million tax equity commitment from Wells Fargo for its Horizon solar facility in Frio County, Texas. The Horizon solar facility is currently under construction. Once completed, it will generate 200 MW of renewable……

  • AVANGRID continues expansion with 523 MW of new solar farm projects in Texas and Ohio

    Sustainable energy company AVANGRID Inc. continues to strengthen its presence in the U.S. renewable energy industry with two new solar farms under construction in Texas and Ohio. Combined, the projects will generate 523.5 MW of power to these states. “With solar projects like True North and Powell Creek, we are strengthening our mission of helping……

  • RSF Social Finance invests $5 million in Sunwealth for community-based solar projects

    RSF Social Finance has provided a $5 million debt loan to clean energy investment firm Sunwealth. The financing will support a portfolio of 26 community-based solar projects across five states. More than one-third of the portfolio directly benefits low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sunwealth delivers meaningful energy savings to customers and……

  • Lightstar Renewables, American Farmland Trust promote regenerative agricultural practices

    Community solar developer Lightstar Renewables has joined forces with the American Farmland Trust’s (AFT) mission to protect farmland, promote sound farming practices and keep farmers on their land. Through this partnership, AFT will use its Smart Solar principles to lend expertise and guidance to Lightstar on policy innovation, research and farmer engagement to accelerate agriculturally……