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In a milestone, the US exceeds 5 million solar installations

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Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The US solar market was valued at $51 billion in 2023.

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Estes just offset nearly 100% of its energy needs with rooftop solar

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The largest privately owned freight carrier in North America has finished installing rooftop solar panels at its 4th and 5th trucking terminals, and announced plans to add solar installations at two more of its locations, furthering its commitment to solar transformation.

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Walmart just funded 15 community solar projects across the US

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Photo: Pivot Energy Walmart is investing in 19 solar projects under development across the US, including 15 community solar projects. Walmart’s strategic tax equity investment will drive the construction, operation, and maintenance of solar projects across five states – Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Delaware, and California.

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US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s

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The EIA breaks down regions by census divisions, and there are three census divisions that account for half of the installed wind capacity in the US. Wind generation in the East North Central states – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin – declined by 6% compared with 2022. GW, increased by 4.4% Get started here. –

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Morris Tanenbaum, Inventor of the Silicon Microchip, Dies at 94

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Adolf Goetzberger Photovoltaics pioneer Life Fellow, 94; died 24 February Goetzberger was an early proponent of solar energy technologies. Today solar is the third largest renewable-electricity sector behind hydropower and wind. The research paved the way for more effective solar power generation.

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Rivian’s Normal, Il plant to deliver vehicles charged with on-site wind turbine

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Earlier this year, the electric truck maker also installed a 783 kW solar canopy that’s poised to start generating electricity later this summer. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. The turbine will have a capacity of at least 2.8 Just send a message to simon @teslarati.com to give us a heads up.

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Rivian purchases more land for factory expansion ahead of R1T deliveries

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Rivian has already set plans in motion to expand its existing manufacturing factory in Normal, Illinois. Illustrations revealed that Rivian plans to install solar panels on the canopy. The EV automaker also purchased acres of land with further expansion in mind for the future. Rivian’s Factory Expansion.

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