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Tag: utility-scale solar

  • 5 big solar trends from CLEANPOWER: Utility-scale solar gets a boost

    The annual CLEANPOWER conference and exposition brings together a large cross-section of the large-scale renewable energy industry, including solar, wind and green hydrogen. Hosted by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) on May 6-9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota, the event draws more than 8,300 attendees from all points of the globe. I……

  • Bechtel completes 218 MW Cutlass Solar 2 project in Texas

    The Bechtel-built Cutlass Solar 2 project in Fort Bend, Texas, is complete and generating electricity at full capacity for the first time. The 218 MW solar facility delivered for Sabanci Climate Technologies comprises almost half a million solar panels spanning 1,100 acres. The project is now sending enough clean renewable energy to the grid to……

  • The perils and promise of 1500 volt solar systems

    Contributed by: Will White, Solar Application Specialist at Fluke | 1500 volt solar PV systems were unheard of when I entered the solar industry almost two decades ago. Since then, system components have steadily increased in power and efficiency; the similar size module that could have only generated 175 Watts 20 years ago can often……

  • Arevon breaks ground on 228 MW Posey Solar Project in Indiana

    Construction is underway on the 228 MWdc Posey Solar Project in Posey County, Indiana. Leaders from Arevon Energy Inc. joined with CenterPoint Energy, Bechtel, participating landowners and other guests at a groundbreaking event to celebrate the project. Arevon developed Posey Solar in partnership with CenterPoint Energy, and Bechtel is the project’s engineering, procurement, and construction……

  • First Citizens Bank provides $150 million for BESS projects in Texas | Solar Financing Spotlight

    First Citizens Bank is leading the charge during an active week for financing news. Several projects received funding and a significant solar portfolio acquisition rounds out this edition of the Solar Financing Spotlight. Kicking things off, the First Citizens Bank Energy Finance division is helping to fund two Apex Clean Energy battery energy storage projects in……