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KeyState Renewables' Athur II solar project.

Generate and KeyState close investment fund for 53.5MW of New York community solar

August 23, 2024
Generate Capital and KeyState Renewables have closed their third joint fund, which has supported the development of 53.5MW of community solar.
Mayor Duggan (center) joined by project stakeholders after approving the contract. Image: Lightstar.

Detroit approves Lightstar for ‘Solar Neighbourhood Plan’

August 13, 2024
Community solar developer Lightstar Renewables confirmed on Thursday (8 August) that it has been approved to participate in the ‘Solar Neighbourhood Plan’ in Detroit, US, by the City Council.
A Pivot Energy project.

Microsoft and Pivot Energy sign deal for 500MW of US community solar

August 12, 2024
Pivot Energy has signed an agreement with Microsoft to develop 500MW of community-scale solar capacity across the US between 2025 and 2029.
A Nexamp community solar project.

US community solar capacity to exceed 14GW by 2029

August 12, 2024
Wood Mackenzie and the CCSA expect the US community solar sector to add 7.3GW of new capacity in the next five years.
A picture of a commmunity solar project in Illinois from Summit Ridge Energy

Summit Ridge Energy secures loan for 216MW of community solar

August 7, 2024
The US$309 million back-leveraged term loan will support 80 community solar projects owned by Summit Ridge Capital Holdings, a joint venture (JV) between Summit Ridge Energy and HASI
Community solar project located in Kingston, Illinois

Nexamp, Starbucks to build 40MW community solar in Illinois

July 25, 2024
US developer Nexamp has partnered with coffee maker Starbucks to build 40MW of community solar projects in the US state of Illinois.
Community solar project in the US from developer Pivot Energy
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Corporate interest in community solar rising in the US

July 19, 2024
The corporate world is taking an increased interest in community solar, which can take multiple forms, from tax equity to offtake.
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Dimension Renewable Energy unveils new name, plans to operate 500MW community solar projects

July 11, 2024
Dimension Renewable Energy has announced a new name and a plan to operate 500MW community solar projects by the end of next year.
Image: Summit Ridge Energy

Summit Ridge Energy, Qcells extend community solar partnership with 2GW PV module supply

June 21, 2024
US community solar developer Summit Ridge Energy and PV manufacturer Qcells have extended their module supply partnership.
One of the community solar projects completed by the partners in Illinois as part of the Illinois Shines program. Image: Castillo Engineering

Community solar boosts access to solar PV adoption

June 7, 2024
Community solar has expanded access to solar adoption to communities struggling to adopt rooftop PV, according to research from the Lawrence Berkeley Lab (LBL) and the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL).

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