Tag: utility-scale
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CleanCapital stakes claim on brownfield solar, emerging PV markets with 2022 acquisitions
Over the last year, renewable energy investment firm CleanCapital has expanded its solar portfolio and capabilities through a series of acquisitions. CleanCapital cofounder and CEO Thomas Byrne says those moves reflect a growth strategy focused on project development. “CleanCapital, about a year ago, decided we wanted to get much more involved with developing assets ourselves,……
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Alliant Energy’s North Rock Solar Project now operational in southern Wisconsin community
The rural community of Fulton in Rock County, Wisconsin, is the latest to benefit from the recent surge in solar development across the state. Alliant Energy’s newly completed 50 MW North Rock Solar Project marks a major milestone for the company and the customers it serves. Over the life of the solar facility, the town……
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Increased solar panel row spacing can improve site economics
We’ve written a lot about “energy density” over the years, and strategies for packing more panels into constrained areas and rooftops. But new research indicates that, over the longer term, in certain cases, wider spacing may be the better play for increasing solar module efficiency and solar plant economics. The reason is greater airflow, which……
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Leyline closes first international loan with Westbridge Renewable Energy to support 278 MW solar project in Alberta
Leyline Renewable Capital has closed its first international loan with Canadian developer Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. The loan will support the 278 MW Georgetown Solar project in southern Alberta, Canada. Georgetown may borrow up to $4,830,000 CAD (approximately $3.55 million USD). “This partnership with Westbridge Renewable represents an important step for Leyline as we venture into new markets,”……
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Kearsarge Energy secures $32 million to finance 6 solar sites in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Affiliates of Kearsarge Energy have secured $32 million for the construction and permanent financing of six solar PV and energy storage systems in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Renewable Energy Practice Group of Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP represented Cambridge Savings Bank in the loan facility for the projects. Located on various properties……