Sustainability

Massive 4.5GW TuNur Solar Project Could Power the EU

If the solar project receives the required authorization, it would generate sufficient electricity to power more than five million European homes or fuel more than seven million electric vehicles.

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Southern Power Acquires Cactus Flats Wind Facility

The 148-megawatt wind project will consist of 43 Vestas wind turbines and is slated for completion in the third quarter of 2018.

Industrial

Historic Bowles Hall Awarded LEED Silver Certification

The eight-story castle-like building underwent a $40 million renovation which, at completion, led to the property's Innovator Award for Best Renovation of Existing University Housing in addition to the LEED certification.

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Regions

Change City

Sunfinity Solar: Solar Customers Shouldn’t Pay More for Electricity

The Dallas-based company supports House Bill 199, introduced by Rep. Joe Pickett (D-El Paso), opposing Texas electric utilities’ intention to charge higher rates to residential customers with solar systems.
South 28 July 2017 17:03
Panoche Valley Solar Project to be Downsized

Through a settlement with California environmentalist groups, nearly half of the solar development's capacity will move to the Imperial Valley as a measure to protect the Panoche valley’s endangered species.
San Jose 27 July 2017 18:46
First C-PACE Deal Closes in Washington, D.C.

The D.C. Baptist Convention will use the 30-year loan to fund energy-saving upgrades, saving the non-profit more than $800,000 during the life of the project.
Washington Dc 27 July 2017 18:38
Brazil’s 90MW Cristalândia Wind Farm Begins Operations

Enel invested approximately $190 million into the development of the 90-megawatt Cristalândia wind farm. The facility has a generating capacity of roughly 350 Gigawatt hours per year.
International 27 July 2017 18:32
Delta Introduces Outdoor Energy Storage

The company's new system has a high energy density and long lifecycle, making it well-suited for use in commercial and industrial buildings.
National 19 July 2017 08:03
Xcel Energy Receives Approval for 1,550MW Wind Energy Plan

The seven new wind farms constitute the company’s largest wind expansion in upper Midwest, which will increase its regional wind output by roughly 70 percent.
Midwest 12 July 2017 17:01
Abandoned Power Plant Turns Into Solar Farm

The abandoned Phipps Bend Nuclear Power Plant is now producing CO2-free electricity thanks to a newly built 1-megawatt solar farm.
Midwest 11 July 2017 16:57