The history of Black Americans is fundamental to the history, current state, and future of the U.S. solar and storage industry. During Black History Month, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is dedicated to honoring the contributions of Black leaders, providing support to enhance representation, and pushing for policies that tackle the disparities within our …

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Leeward Renewable Energy has initiated commercial activities at the 200MW Horizon solar PV project in Texas. The recently finished project will provide electricity to Verizon Communications under a power purchase agreement (PPA) established in 2022. This initiative, which wrapped up construction this week, marks another collaboration between the two companies. Previously, they entered into a …

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LONGi, a prominent solar technology manufacturer, unveiled its latest solar PV product line, Hi-MO 6, today. This cutting-edge product boasts a remarkable maximum efficiency of 22.8% while offering exceptional safety features and aesthetic appeal. LONGi’s latest solar module product line, Hi-MO 6, incorporates their advanced HPBC (Hybrid Passivated Back Contact) cell technology. This innovative approach revolutionizes the …

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Silfab Solar, a prominent solar PV company in North America, has successfully secured a non-China PV wafer supply agreement with NorSun, a well-established Norwegian ingot and wafer manufacturer. In an effort to expand their production capabilities, NorSun is currently in the planning stages of constructing a 5 GW ingot and wafer production facility within the United …

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Solar power continues to be a highly sought-after energy source throughout the United States, with millions of Americans already embracing solar technology. The increasing demand for solar energy suggests that even more individuals will explore the possibility of adopting solar PV or solar-plus-storage solutions in the near future. Given this growing interest, it is crucial to prioritize …

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Holcim US, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable building solutions, has joined forces with TotalEnergies to implement a groundbreaking initiative at Holcim’s Portland cement plant in Florence, Colorado. This partnership entails the installation, maintenance, and operation of a substantial solar power system and battery energy storage. TotalEnergies will oversee the deployment of a 33 …

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JinkoSolar, a prominent player in the global solar PV manufacturing industry, has made headlines with a significant announcement. They have successfully delivered over 220,000 Tiger NEO TOPCon bifacial 72 modules for the Verila Solar Power Plant, which happens to be Bulgaria’s largest solar project. This milestone is not only of great significance for Bulgaria but …

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Iberdrola, a Spanish utility company, has announced its intention to invest €15.5 billion (US$17 billion) in renewable energy projects by 2026. As part of this plan, the company aims to commission 6GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind installations by 2027. More than 50% of the investment will be allocated to offshore wind projects, …

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According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), achieving the global target of 11TW of renewable generation capacity by 2030 is attainable. However, it will require substantial efforts to overcome structural barriers to global energy transition. Key actions, as identified by IRENA, include the modernization and expansion of infrastructure, the scaling up of financing, and …

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Generadora Metropolitana, a Chilean energy developer jointly owned by French utility EDF and Chilean independent power producer AME, has initiated the energization process for a 480MW solar PV plant located in Chile. According to Diego Hollweck, the general manager at Generadora Metropolitana, the CEME1 project, situated in the region of Antofagasta, renowned for its exceptionally …

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