Tag: utility-scale
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Utility-scale solar outlook: Top concerns for development in 2024
The utility-scale solar sector is poised for growth in 2024. To understand the challenges and opportunities available, your faithful editors at Solar Builder tapped into some of the industry’s top minds to understand the market. We asked our experts, what is the top challenge or concern you have for large-scale solar project development in 2024?……
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U.S. energy transition to speed forward through 2025
Over the next two years, the United States will experience a remarkable acceleration in the energy transition in the electricity sector, according to new figures released the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Utility-scale solar generation is set to grow by 75% in just two years, pushed by the anticipated addition of 79 GW of new……
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Strata breaks ground on 1 GWh Scatter Wash energy storage project in Phoenix
Strata Clean Energy celebrated the start of construction on its Scatter Wash battery storage complex in Phoenix. The 255 MW / 1.02 GWh facility is expected to become operational in April 2025. A groundbreaking ceremony included executives from Strata, along with representatives from Arizona Public Service (APS) and other local dignitaries. Scatter Wash will provide APS……
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Alliant Energy completes Beaver Dam solar project in Wisconsin
Alliant Energy has placed its 50 MW Beaver Dam solar project into service. The solar array spans 350 acres in Dodge County, Wisconsin, and consists of nearly 120,000 solar panels. While generating clean, zero-fuel-cost electricity for Alliant Energy customers, the Beaver Dam Solar Project also delivers long-term benefits to the community, landowners and local residents. Alliant……
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NineDot raises $225 million for battery energy storage projects | Solar Financing Spotlight
Energy storage takes center stage in the latest edition of the Solar Financing Spotlight, as NineDot Energy, RedoxBlox and Key Capture Energy have secured funding for upcoming projects. Meanwhile, Sunlight Financial and Altus Power are making moves on the investment, sales and acquisition front. Community-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) developer NineDot Energy has secured……