06.28 Good Clean Energy News
Wisconsin's Biggest Solar Farm
Wisconsin's largest solar farm, Badger Hollow, can power 90,000 homes. Spanning 2,000 acres in Iowa County, it has 800,000 panels generating clean energy. The farm uses bifacial panels for efficiency, even in winter. It’s a collaboration of state utilities to cut carbon emissions and helps local farmers by leasing their land.
Read more: Exploring Wisconsin's largest solar farm
Home Clean Energy to Cut Peak Demand
Residential distributed energy resources (DERs), like EVs and in-home batteries, could meet the expected peak energy demand by 2035, says Deloitte. Utilities will need to enhance customer engagement to maximize these resources. Using social media and data analytics, they can better communicate with customers and tailor DER programs effectively.
Read more: Residential DERs could compensate for rise in peak energy demand by 2035: Deloitte | Utility Dive
First American Offshore Wind Vessel Debuts
The first U.S.-made offshore wind service vessel, ECO EDISON, was unveiled in Providence, marking the start of the Revolution Wind project. This vessel, built with local union labor, will help maintain wind turbines and power over 260,000 homes in Rhode Island. Ørsted and Eversource invested $100 million in this groundbreaking clean energy initiative.
Read more: First American offshore wind vessel unveiled in Providence
Mississippi's First Wind Farm Powers Up
Mississippi opened its first utility-scale wind farm, the 184-MW Delta wind project in Tunica County. Owned by AES Corp. and primarily serving Amazon, this project features the tallest onshore turbines in the U.S. and supports local agriculture. It aims to boost the region's clean energy capacity and economic development.
Read more: Mississippi just got its first utility-scale wind farm
Floating Solar Panels on Lakes
Floating solar panels on lakes could generate lots of clean energy, says new research. Covering just 10% of lake surfaces worldwide with "floatovoltaics" could generate huge amounts of power. These panels cool off in the water, boosting efficiency, and reduce evaporation.
Read more: ‘Floatovoltaic’ solar panels on lakes could unlock… | Canary Media
Sources
Recchia, G. (2024, June 11). Exploring Wisconsin's largest solar farm. WISN Channel 12. https://www.wisn.com/article/exploring-wisconsins-largest-solar-farm/60793666?utm_medium=email
Penrod, E. (2024, June 12). Residential DERs could compensate for rise in peak energy demand by 2035: Deloitte. Utility Dive. https://www.utilitydive.com/news/residential-ders-could-compensate-for-rise-in-peak-energy-demand-by-2035-d/718677/?utm_medium=email
Crowley, L. (2024, June 13). First American offshore wind vessel unveiled in Providence. WPRI. https://www.wpri.com/weather/ocean-bay-beach/first-american-offshore-wind-vessel-unveiled-in-providence/?utm_medium=email
Gallucci, M. (2024, June 18). Mississippi just got its first utility-scale wind farm. Canary Media. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/wind/mississippi-just-got-its-first-utility-scale-wind-farm
Simon, M. (2024, June 17). ‘Floatovoltaic’ solar panels on lakes could unlock lots of clean energy. Canary Media. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/floatovoltaic-solar-panels-on-lakes-could-unlock-lots-of-clean-energy
