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The US installed more solar in Q1 2024 than it did in all of 2018

Baua Electric

Photo: Cypress Creek Renewables In Q1 2024, the US saw the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in its history, bringing its total installed capacity to 200 GW. The report also contains new data showing that the US added over 40 GW of new solar capacity in 2023 – more than initially reported. A record-setting 11.8

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In 2023, investment in clean energy manufacturing shot up 70% from 2022

Baua Electric

Photo: Heliene Booming investment in solar and battery manufacturing is rapidly becoming a powerful global economic driver, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Spending on solar PV manufacturing more than doubled last year, while investment in battery manufacturing rose by around 60%.

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Top US coal producer Wyoming just approved a $1.2B solar farm

Baua Electric

Photo by Kelly on Pexels.com Wyoming just approved its largest solar farm – 771 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar plus battery storage. Cowboy Solar I will include 400 MW of solar power and 136 MW of battery storage, while Cowboy Solar II will have 371 MW of solar power and 133 MW of battery storage.

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Avangrid just broke ground on its first solar farm in California

Baua Electric

Photo courtesy of Tom Brewster/BLM California Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), one of the US’s largest clean energy operators, has begun construction on its first solar farm in California. GW of installed capacity of renewables in the US, is building the 57-megawatt (MW) Camino Solar Project in Kern County, California. Get started here. –ad*

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EGEB: New York City announces a massive clean energy plan

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Two huge infrastructure plans will power New York City with wind, solar, and hydropower. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

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EGEB: Indian fossil-fuel billionaire to invest $10.1B in clean energy

Electrek

billion in clean energy. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. in clean energy appeared first on Electrek. In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): India’s most valuable company by market value is investing $10.1

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EGEB: In 2020, 78% of new US power installations were clean energy

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US installed a record 26 gigawatts of new clean energy in 2020, according to a new report. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.