US government to support 12 remote, island communities in
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans to work with 12 remote and island communities around the United States to help them move to clean power, lower energy costs, and improve
Intersect Power''s Lumina solar project in US begins operations
US-based renewable energy company Intersect Power has commenced operations at the Lumina Solar project in Scurry County, Texas. With 828 megawatts peak (MWp)/640 megawatts alternating current capacity, the solar project features First Solar ''s photovoltaic panels.
PowerChina completes Cirata floating PV project in Indonesia
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) has announced the completion of the Cirata floating PV power generation project in Indonesia. Located in the Cirata reservoir in West Java province, the floating solar power plant will generate 300,000MWh of clean energy annually.
Chevron announces solar-to-hydrogen production project in US
The project aims to create lower-carbon energy by utilising solar power, land and non-potable produced water from Chevron''s existing assets at the Lost Hills oilfield in Kern County. According to the company, the low-carbon-intensity electrolytic hydrogen will be produced through electrolysis, which uses electricity to split water into
National Grid Renewables starts construction on 100MW Apple River Solar
The Apple River Solar project will supply power to Xcel Energy. Credit: Mr.Teerapong Kunkaeo via Shutterstock. National Grid Renewables has commenced construction on its 100MW Apple River Solar project in Polk County, Wisconsin, US. Expected to begin operations in late 2025, Apple River is
St. Thomas Solar Project
Under BMR Energy''s ownership, the Donoe solar farm is being constructed with significant technology and resiliency improvements. These improvements include stronger racking, reinforced mounting connections for the solar modules, and modern, more weather resistance
Energy Department Helps Advance Island Clean Energy Goals
This U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) fact sheet highlights a June 2012 solar power purchase agreement between the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and three corporations.
DOE Partners With 9 Island and Remote
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy''s (DOE) Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) is announcing nine new projects with remote and island communities building local energy systems that are sustainable, resilient, and reliable year-round.
DOE Partners With 25 New Coastal, Remote, and Island
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) welcomed 25 new coastal, remote, and island communities to the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) as the technical assistance program''s fourth cohort.
ACCIONA solar project in Philippines gains Green Lane status
The initial power output from the solar project will be distributed through private power purchase agreements. Credit: ACCIONA Energía. Spanish renewables developer ACCIONA Energía has received Green Lane status for its 150MW Daanbantayan Photovoltaic Project on the island of Cebu in the Philippines.
The Bahamas Launches Family Islands Solarization Program
Development of the four solar-fueled power systems will set the stage to scale the Family Islands solar program across the island chain''s outlying islands, as well as contribute to the Bahamas achieving a national goal of renewable energy resources meeting 30%
Sembcorp Industries to build 500MW solar power project in Oman
The 500MW solar facility is expected to come online by 2025 and has a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) in place with OPWP. Sembcorp Industries UK & Middle East CEO Andy Koss said: "The Manah Solar II IPP will mark Sembcorp''s first renewables project in the Middle East.
Pivot Energy and Microsoft link on 500MWac solar projects in US
Pivot Energy and Microsoft to develop 500MWac solar projects in US. The agreement will enable the development of 150 solar projects in 100 communities across 20 states. August 9, 2024. Share Copy Link; sufficient to power 90,000 homes each year – equivalent to removing 165,000 gas-powered passenger vehicles annually from the roads.
FTC Solar to supply trackers for 1GW Dunlieh Energy solar projects
FTC Solar has signed a supply agreement with US-based renewable energy company Dunlieh Energy to provide solar tracker systems for more than 1GW of solar projects. The 500MW Situla energy project in Banner County, Nebraska, will be
12 New Remote and Island Communities Join the Journey to
There are nearly 100 island communities in the United States and its territories. Many more U.S. communities are "islanded," meaning their connection to a centralized electric
ArcelorMittal Brazil signs contracts for two solar energy projects
ArcelorMittal Brazil has embarked on two solar energy projects with a joint capacity of 465MW to meet 14% of its current electricity demands. Recurrent Energy secures ten-year PPA with US tech company in Spain; EC approves $2.7bn to support Estonia''s offshore wind energy projects The 200MW solar power plant will be located in Bahia
The Bahamas Launches Family Islands Solarization Program
Development of the four solar-fueled power systems will set the stage to scale the Family Islands solar program across the island chain''s outlying islands, as well as contribute to the Bahamas
The biggest solar projects in Africa
The 175MW De Aar solar project is situated in the Northern Cape, South Africa. Image courtesy of De Aar Solar Power. Located in the Northern Cape, South Africa, the De Aar solar project was developed by Solar Capital. The project encompasses two phases (De Aar 1 and De Aar 3) with a combined installed capacity of 175MW.
Inside the world''s largest dam-based floating solar
In June, the company launched a collaborative joint industry project with 14 industry participants to develop the industry''s first recommended practice for floating solar power projects. Future gazing Q CELLS will begin
12 New Remote and Island Communities Join the
There are nearly 100 island communities in the United States and its territories. Many more U.S. communities are "islanded," meaning their connection to a centralized electric grid is nonexistent or tenuous because
The Bahamas Launches Family Islands Solarization Program
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) welcomed 25 new coastal, remote, and island communities to the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) as the technical assistance program''s fourth cohort.
Nine Remote and Island Communities To Improve
ETIPP works with remote and island communities across the United States whose energy resilience challenges are unique to their geographies, which are increasingly at risk from climate change impacts.
25 New Coastal, Remote, and Island Communities Join Energy
This year''s new communities have proposed projects ranging from water filtration and wildfire preparedness, to home heat pumps and weatherization retrofits, microgrids and battery storage, electric transportation, solar power interconnection, and
Nine Remote and Island Communities To Improve Energy
ETIPP works with remote and island communities across the United States whose energy resilience challenges are unique to their geographies, which are increasingly at risk from climate change impacts.
RWE completes three BESS projects with 190MW capacity in US
The solar PV and BESS services will be provided to the Modesto Irrigation District. RWE clean energy CEO Andrew Flanagan stated: "Battery storage is growing even more critical to enable the rapid deployment of wind and solar projects, stabilise the US power grid and better ensure that enough electric supply is available to meet demand.
Seabrook Solar PV Park I, US
Seabrook Solar PV Park I is a 72MW solar PV power project. It is located in South Carolina, the US. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Germany and Vietnam. First Solar is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the US. Methodology. All power projects included in this report are drawn from GlobalData''s Power
12 New Remote and Island Communities Join the Journey to
There are nearly 100 island communities in the United States and its territories. Many more U.S. communities are "islanded," meaning their connection to a centralized electric grid is nonexistent or tenuous because they are remote, rural, or both.
6 FAQs about [U S Outlying Islands solar power projects]
What is the islands energy program?
In addition to the Bahamas, the Islands Energy team is in the midst of assisting Caribbean island governments and utilities in five other jurisdictions craft and carry out clean, renewable energy transition: the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Belize, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Turks and Caicos. Three pillars support the program.
What is Block Island's energy plan?
Block Island, Rhode Island is looking to identify renewable energy sources that can be used to generate electricity on the island and reduce reliance on imported electricity and fuels. The community will engage in energy planning to shore up its resilience, particularly in the face of sea-level rise.
Why do coastal and remote communities face unique energy challenges?
Image by Fred Zietz, NREL Coastal, remote, and island communities face unique energy challenges because of their geographic isolation, which often contributes to issues with energy access, quality, affordability, and reliability.
How many communities are in the energy transitions initiative Partnership Project?
Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project Cohort 4 Communities The 25 new communities in the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project are located across the country—from the Northeast to Puerto Rico and Hawaii to Alaska. Image by Fred Zietz, NREL
What are the challenges faced by remote and island communities?
Remote and island communities face several energy challenges, including unreliable power, lack of robust connections to mainstream power grids, and threats from strengthening storms.
What can communities from coast to coast do to boost energy resilience?
Communities from coast to coast can partner with experts from regional organizations, national laboratories, and the U.S. Department of Energy to boost energy resilience and plan for renewable energy futures.