Tag: utility-scale
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Solve utility-scale solar challenges with a little collaboration (and a lot of engineering)
Over the last year and half, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has built a bedrock of optimism for companies in the domestic solar industry. President Biden’s climate law has released billions of dollars of subsidies and encouraged new innovations and technologies, all while advancing the deployment of renewables. Fueled by the IRA, the utility-scale solar……
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Robots on the rise | Part 2 | Factory efficiency is coming to the solar jobsite
Automation continues to transform solar construction sites. Previously, we looked at O&M and site prep solutions. In this installment, we’ll highlight innovative robotic installation technology that is improving efficiency and quality for larger scale solar projects. Terabase Energy unveiled its Terafab automated construction system in May. The new digital field factory solution aims to increase……
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Aggreko acquires 9 community solar projects in New York | Solar Financing Spotlight
Aggreko and Summit Ridge Energy have each acquired a large portfolio of solar projects in New York and Virginia. Meanwhile, Excelsior Energy Capital and Primergy have secured financing. Read more about these projects in the latest Solar Financing Spotlight. Aggreko’s Energy Transition Solutions (ETS) division has acquired a portfolio of nine community solar projects in New……
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Why lithium-ion isn’t the answer for long-term stationary energy storage
Lithium-ion has served as the trailblazing battery technology for modern energy storage applications — and the bright, guiding light for the cleantech industry as it first emerged. But with increasing fire safety issues and other limitations, those now depending on lithium-ion should be concerned that any bright, trailblazing lights from their batteries might just be……
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SMA announces U.S. manufacturing plan, site selection underway
In the flurry of solar manufacturing news the last 12 months, U.S.-based inverter manufacturing has still lagged. So, this is a big deal: SMA Solar Technology AG will expand manufacturing into the United States. SMA expects to start production in 2025. SMA plans 3.5 GW of capacity per year in the new site, with opportunities……