Category: Big Moves America

Silicon Ranch to develop solar project for Meta’s data center 

Silicon Ranch to develop solar project for Meta’s data center 

August 20, 2025 | , ,

Silicon Ranch has partnered with Central Electric Power Cooperative (CEPC) to develop a 100 MW solar facility in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The project will support Meta’s data center in the state and contribute to its renewable energy commitments. Both the solar project and Meta’s data center are scheduled to be operational in 2027. Silicon Ranch will be funding, as well executing the project on a build, own, and operate basis.

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Nextracker bags order for 1.5 GW solar projects in Brazil

Nextracker bags order for 1.5 GW solar projects in Brazil

August 13, 2025 | , ,

Nextracker has secured an order from Casa dos Ventos to supply 1.5 GW of its NX Horizon-XTR all-terrain and NX Horizon solar tracker systems for a portfolio of four new utility-scale solar and solar-wind hybrid projects in Brazil. The projects include Babilônia Sul (117 MW), Babilônia Centro (226 MW), Seriemas (540 MW), and Rio Brilhante (680 MW). This is reportedly Casa dos Ventos’s first utility-scale solar project.

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PGE energises 475 MW BESS projects in Oregon

PGE energises 475 MW BESS projects in Oregon

August 12, 2025 | , ,

Portland General Electric (PGE) has completed three utility-scale lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects with a total capacity of 475 MW and over 1.9 GWh of dispatchable energy. The projects, located at key substations in North Portland, Troutdale and Hillsboro, are designed for four-hour operation and can supply electricity to about 300,000 homes during peak demand or supply disruptions.

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Pine Gate and Meta ink PPA for solar project in Texas

Pine Gate and Meta ink PPA for solar project in Texas

August 6, 2025 | , ,

Pine Gate Renewables and Meta have signed a renewable purchase agreement for a 210 MW solar energy project. The project, named Magnolia Solar, is located near Seguin, Texas. This marks the fourth collaboration between the two companies. Magnolia Solar is expected to begin commercial operations in 2026 and will contribute to Meta’s clean energy targets by supporting its operations with renewable electricity.

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US rescinds designated areas for offshore wind development

US rescinds designated areas for offshore wind development

August 1, 2025 | , ,

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has rescinded all designated wind energy areas (WEAs) on the US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This action aligns with Secretary’s Order 3437 and the Presidential Memorandum dated January 20, 2025, which temporarily withdraws all areas on the OCS from offshore wind leasing and calls for a review of the federal government’s leasing and permitting practices for wind projects.

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Canada allots its first offshore wind energy zones

Canada allots its first offshore wind energy zones

July 31, 2025 | , ,

The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia have allotted the first four offshore wind energy areas in Canada. The four areas are French Bank, Middle Bank, and Sable Island Bank off mainland Nova Scotia and Sydney Bight off Cape Breton. This is a key step in developing the offshore wind industry that will provide long-term energy security. The aim is to license 5 GW of offshore wind by 2030.

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New York announces RFP for 1 GW energy storage

New York announces RFP for 1 GW energy storage

July 30, 2025 | , ,

New York has launched bulk energy storage request for proposals (RFP). The initiative aims to procure 1 GW of bulk energy storage as a part of the state’s 6 GW energy storage roadmap. The solicitation is being administered by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) via its Bulk Energy Storage Program. The Bulk Energy Storage Program by NYSERDA employs the Index Storage Credit (ISC).

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Primergy commissions 408 MWac solar project in Texas

Primergy commissions 408 MWac solar project in Texas

July 18, 2025 | , ,

Primergy Solar has commissioned the 408 MWac Ash Creek Solar project in Hill County, Texas. The project is supplying power to the ERCOT grid in partnership with Microsoft through a long-term power purchase agreement. SOLV Energy was the engineering, procurement, and construction partner for the project. The project was originally developed by Orion Power Generation, a joint venture of Orion Renewable Energy Group and Eolian.

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Minnesota approves over 475 MW of solar and storage projects

Minnesota approves over 475 MW of solar and storage projects

July 14, 2025 | , , ,

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has approved two solar projects with a combined capacity of over 475 MW. The projects are the Iron Pine solar project and the Northern Crescent solar project. The Northern Crescent solar project will consist of a BESS system, which will be housed in a 3.2 acre facility using lithium iron phosphate battery technology. The Iron Pine solar project received a site permit for a 325 MW solar energy facility in Pine County.

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Recurrent energises 1,200 MWh storage facility in Arizona

Recurrent energises 1,200 MWh storage facility in Arizona

July 8, 2025 | , ,

Recurrent Energy has reached commercial operations of the Papago Storage facility. The facility has a capacity of 1,200 MWh and is situated in Maricopa County, Arizona. Furthermore, the project is the first of three Recurrent Energy projects with tolling agreements in place with APS to become operational. Together, the three projects will provide 1,800 MWh of battery storage capacity and 150 MWac of solar generation.

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New Jersey launches 2 GW Energy Storage Program

New Jersey launches 2 GW Energy Storage Program

June 23, 2025 | , ,

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has approved phase 1 of the Garden State Energy Storage Program (GSESP). It is a multi-phase program designed to deploy 2,000 MW of energy storage by 2030. The program aims to expand the amount of grid-scale energy storage capacity in New Jersey. Phase 1 of the program will procure at least 1,000 MW of larger projects directly connected to the main power grid through competitive bidding.

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rPlus Energies secures financing for Utah solar plus storage project

rPlus Energies secures financing for Utah solar plus storage project

June 11, 2025 | , , ,

rPlus Energies has secured the close of tax equity financing commitment with RBC Community Investments and a syndicate of investors. The tax equity financing commitment exceeds $500 million and will support the Green River Energy Center, situated in Emery County, Utah. It is a solar-plus-storage project. The Green River Energy Center includes 400 MWac of solar PV and 400 MWac/1,600 MWh of battery storage.

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Waaree Solar Americas inks 586 MW module supply agreement

Waaree Solar Americas inks 586 MW module supply agreement

June 2, 2025 | , ,

Waaree Solar Americas, a wholly owned US subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has inked a 586 MW solar module supply agreement with a US-based independent power producer. The project is valued at $176 million. The modules will be manufactured in the company’s facility in Brookshire, Texas, and are scheduled for delivery during the financial year 2026-27 across four projects. The modules will leverage several domestically produced components.

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Boralex inks contracts for 450 MW solar projects in New York

Boralex inks contracts for 450 MW solar projects in New York

May 23, 2025 | , ,

Boralex has entered into a renewable energy standard agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Under this agreement, Boralex will procure Tier-1 renewable energy certificates (RECs) from its 250 MW Fort Covington solar project and 200 MW Two Rivers solar project. The projects have a total capacity of 450 MW. The solar projects are situated in New York.

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Aypa Power secures funding for California solar plus storage project

Aypa Power secures funding for California solar plus storage project

May 12, 2025 | , , ,

Aypa Power has secured $535 million in debt financing to support the development of its Vidal hybrid renewable energy project, located in San Bernardino County, California. The project comprises a 160 MW solar photovoltaic facility co-located with a 160 MW/640 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is scheduled to become operational in 2026.

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Chile’s Energy Ministry releases five year power plan

Chile’s Energy Ministry releases five year power plan

April 28, 2025 | ,

The Ministerio de Energía or Ministry of Energy of Chile, published the final Planificación Energética de Largo Plazo (PELP) or Long-Term Strategic Planning (PELP) 2023-27 on April 22, 2025, which is in accordance with Articles 83-86 of the Ley General de Servicios Eléctricos (LGSE) or General Law of Electric Services. PELP is a public policy instrument released every five years to ensure sustainable, resilient, and fair development of Chile’s power sector.

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