Focus
Imperial County approves solar projects
Imperial Valley Press – January 29
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors in southeastern California has approved several resolutions and zone changes for the Seville 4 and Seville 5 solar and battery storage projects. Seville 4 will include a 90 MW photovoltaic solar generation facility and up to 180 MW of battery storage, while its sister project, Seville 5, is expected to yield 65 MW of solar photovoltaic energy and up to 130 MW of integrated battery storage.
News
New York wind project cleared by federal judge to resume
The Center Square – February 2
A second New York offshore wind farm can resume construction after being halted by the Interior Department nearly two months ago, U.S. District Judge Royce Lambert ruled on February 2. The ruling rejects the federal government’s claim that unspecified national security concerns outweighed any harm to the developers from a pause. Work on the 924 MW Sunrise Wind project off New York's coast can resume immediately while litigation continues.
Stanford study highlights geothermal energy’s role in clean power shift
Stanford Report – January 29
A Stanford study has found that adding geothermal power cuts wind, solar, and battery capacity requirements while keeping energy costs low. Enhanced geothermal systems could provide constant, low-cost, clean electricity while reducing land use and infrastructure needs in a global renewable energy transition.
Projects
Younan Company enters renewables with 880 MW solar-plus-storage plant in California
PV-Tech – February 2
Younan Company has revealed plans to develop an 880 MW solar-plus-storage project in Kern County. The Soleil Renewable Energy project will be paired with a 460 MW battery energy storage system.
CTR launches American Data Power in Lithium Valley
Calexico Chronicle – January 30
Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc. (CTR) has launched American Data Power to deliver a utility-scale energy complex within the Lithium Valley Specific Plan in Imperial County, California. The subsidiary will advance the next phase of CTR’s 4,000-acre Hell’s Kitchen geothermal project.
Enlight advances $3B solar-storage project in Arizona
Renewables Now – February 3
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd is moving ahead with its 1.2 GW CO Bar solar-plus-storage project in Arizona. The company has completed the development stage after securing a 1 GW large generator interconnection agreement and power off-take deals for the entire capacity.
Avangrid powers on 269 MW of new solar in Oregon
Solar Power World – February 3
Two new solar projects in Wasco County, Oregon, have started commercial operations. The 189 MW Daybreak Solar and 80 MW Bakeoven Solar will deliver energy to utility Portland General Electric.
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