In its inaugural year, SPR processed around 68,000 panels, and projections for this year indicate an increase to over 150,000 panels.
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AT&T Engages with 1PointFive for Carbon Removal Credits
AT&T’s engagement with 1Point5 will secure credits from the STRATOS facility, which will emerge as the largest Direct Air Capture facility globally, capturing 500,000 tons of CO2 annually when launched in 2025.
Solar’s Dominance Marks an 80-Year Electricity Capacity Milestone
In 2023, the United States achieved a historic milestone in renewable energy, leading the charge with a record-breaking 32.4 gigawatts (GW) of new solar installations.
Engie Completes $1 Billion Tax Equity Financing for Renewable Energy Projects
The new financing, reportedly one of the largest tax equity arrangements for the company so far, was achieved through separate agreements with J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and BNP Paribas.
Brightcore Energy Begins Construction of Geothermal Project at Bard College
According to Brightcore, geothermal energy is the most efficient HVAC platform with the lowest emissions footprint, and the Bard project may lower operating costs by 30% to 40% and maintenance costs by 75%.
Schneider Electric Leverages Tax Credit Agreement with Engie for Renewable Energy
The deal is among the first to leverage the TCTA provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, which included numerous incentives for renewable energy.
BASF to Incorporate Chemical Plastic Recycling Process in U.S. Manufacturing
BASF’s process uses chemical recycling to turn plastic waste and end-of-life tires into a raw material called pyrolysis oil, which is then used to replace fossil-based raw materials in a range of new products.
Solar, Battery Storage Projected to Meet 81% of New U.S. Electricity Generation
According to the Energy Information Administration, solar and battery projects for 2024 are expected to reach record levels, with solar accounting for 55% of new capacity and battery storage 23%.
Qcells, Solarcycle to Recycle Solar Panels
The partnership will leverage Solarcycle’s technology to extract more than 95% of the value from a solar panel module, and recycle the materials from Qcells’ panels.
Navigating the U.S. Job Market’s Transition to Renewable Energy
MIT researchers take a look at how the country’s workers are being impacted by a move to clean energy and programs through legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act.