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Energy sourcesDAH Solar releases 540-555 W solar modules with frameless frontside
China’s DAH Solar offers four versions of its new panels, with power outputs ranging from 540 W to 555 W and efficiency ratings from 20.89% to 21.48%. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/11/11/dah-solar-releases-540-555-w-solar-modules-with-frameless-f rontside/
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Energy sourcesENGIE buys 6 GW solar and battery storage projects from Belltown Power
ENGIE North America has acquired a 6 GW portfolio of solar, paired and stand-alone battery storage development projects from Belltown Power U.S. https://greentechlead.com/solar/engie-buys-6-gw-solar-and-battery-storage-projects-from-belltown-power-41069 BBBb
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Energy sourcesAlliant Energy supercharges battery deployment
Accelerated development of energy storage capacity to deliver increased value, efficiency and reliability to Alliant Energy’s customers in Wisconsin https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/09/30/2526144/0/en/Alliant-Energy-supercharges-battery-deployment.html
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Energy sourcesBladeless Wind Turbine Generates 50% More Renewable Energy
Aeromine Technologies announced its new bladeless wind energy solution that can be integrated with buildings’ current solar energy and electrical systems. https://www.tomorrowsworldtoday.com/2022/10/24/bladeless-wind-turbine-generates-50-more-renewable-energy/
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Energy sourcesGlobal CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to rise by less than 1% this year as renewables and EVs take off
Finally, some good news in the battle against greenhouse gasses: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the burning of fossil fuels are on track to rise less than 1% this year. https://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/19/energy/co2-emissions-climate-fossil-fuels-intl
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Energy sourcesAir Company Makes Sustainable aviation fuel from Co2
JetBlue has committed to buying millions of gallons of carbon-neutral SAF from Air Company, which creates fuel from carbon dioxide. Olivia Palamountain reports https://globetrender.com/2022/10/13/air-company-makes-sustainable-aviation-fuel-from-co2/
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Energy sourcesNC State ends partnership with defunct solar panel company now subject of state investigations
North Carolina State University is working to terminate a sponsorship contract with solar panel installer Pink Energy, a spokesperson told 5 On Your Side. The company abruptly went out of business two weeks ago after a 5 On Your Side report about customers upset with Pink Energy because their home solar panels weren’t working. https://www.wral.com/nc-state-ends-partnership-with-defunct-solar-panel-company-now-subject-of-state-invesgitaions/20515665/
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Energy sourcesThis is how solar panel recycling can be scaled up now
Solar is the fastest growing renewable energy source and is projected to continue to accelerate due to the Inflation Reduction Act. However, in the past, decommissioned solar panels mostly went to landfills. Nowadays, 95% of value in materials can be recycled – but solar panel recycling needs to be scaled up. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/solar-panel-recycling-is-here-and-now-is-the-time-to-scale-up/
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Energy sourcesLight shines on solar-wind-battery electricity plant
A renewable-energy plant in Oregon that combines solar power, wind power and huge batteries to store the energy generated there was commissioned last week as the first utility-scale plant of its kind in North America. https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/oct/02/light-shines-on-solar-wind-battery-electricity/
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Energy sourcesAddressing EV charging costs with solar power
University of South Australia researchers have unveiled that using solar panels can help reduce the costs of EV charging. https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/addressing-ev-charging-costs-with-solar-power/25795/
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Energy sourcesHybrid wind-solar-battery clean energy project in Oregon brought online by NextEra Energy Resources
NextEra Energy Resources has brought into operation a renewable energy project combining wind, solar PV and battery storage in Oregon, thought to be the first US hybrid project of its kind. https://www.energy-storage.news/hybrid-wind-solar-battery-clean-energy-project-in-oregon-brought-online-by-nextera-energy-resources/
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Energy sourcesVanguard Renewables Launches Farm Powered Sustainability Program
Food and beverage industry leaders from New England are joining Vanguard Renewables to launch the Farm Powered Sustainability Heroes https://sustainablebrands.com/read/press-release/vanguard-renewables-launches-farm-powered-sustainability-heroes-program
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Energy sourcesElectrolux solar panels to enter U.S. market through Aionrise distribution
Solar Solutions Group, official licensee of Electrolux-branded solar products, has established a distribution relationship with Aionrise, in which Aionrise will manufacturer Electrolux solar panels for the North American market. https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2022/09/electrolux-solar-panels-to-enter-u-s-market-through-aionrise-distribution/
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Energy sourcesGovernor Hochul Announces the Office of Renewable Energy Siting Has Approved Two Major Solar Energy Facilities
On September 22, 2022: Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Office of Renewable Energy issued siting permits to Boralex's Greens Corners Solar, LLC and Community Energy's Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC to develop, design, construct, operate, maintain, and decommission two major solar energy facilities https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-office-renewable-energy-siting-has-approved-two-major-solar-energy
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Energy sourcesNew York announces 2 GW of new solar across 22 projects
The awards represent the largest land-based renewable energy procurement in the state to date, and once installed, will bring the state’s renewable energy mix to 66% renewable, in pursuit of 70% by 2030. https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/06/02/new-york-announces-2-gw-of-new-solar-across-22-projects/
