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Hell froze over in Texas – it’ll connect to the US grid for the first time via a fed grant

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for four transmission projects – including connecting the Texas grid to the rest of the US for the first time ever. The projects, spanning multiple states, will add nearly 1,000 miles of new transmission lines and increase grid capacity by 7,100 megawatts (MW).

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In a milestone, the US exceeds 5 million solar installations

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Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The US solar market was valued at $51 billion in 2023.

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The US installed more solar in Q1 2024 than it did in all of 2018

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Photo: Cypress Creek Renewables In Q1 2024, the US saw the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in its history, bringing its total installed capacity to 200 GW. The report also contains new data showing that the US added over 40 GW of new solar capacity in 2023 – more than initially reported. A record-setting 11.8

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Honda tests Gen 2 prototype electric autonomous work vehicle with Black & Veatch

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Honda and Black & Veatch have successfully tested the prototype Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) at a Black & Veatch construction site in New Mexico. Black & Veatch provided detailed feedback for product and business requirements that will help enhance the Honda AWV’s capabilities and services.

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Renewables could meet almost half of global electricity demand by 2030 – IEA

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Solar power in New Mexico. link] With solar leading the way, renewables could meet almost half of global electricity demand by the end of this decade, says a new IEA report. Solar is the biggest driver of this surge, with solar PV expected to make up 80% of the new renewable capacity.

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Heliostat Consortium announces 7 projects to receive combined $3.5M in funding; DOE launches Heliostat Prize

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Sandia National Laboratories, co-leads of the Heliostat Consortium , announced seven awardees from a request for proposals (RFP) aimed at achieving DOE’s goals for heliostat cost reduction, sustained multifaceted innovation, and improved solar field performance.

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Tripling renewables globally by 2030 is doable, says new IEA report

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Solar power in New Mexico. link] A new International Energy Agency (IEA) report roadmaps how it’s feasible to triple renewables and double energy efficiency globally by 2030 “with the right enabling conditions.” 2023, December 24). In Wikipedia. That’s enough to wrap the globe 600 times. Get started here.