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First Solar enters into 415 MW agreement with Geronimo Energy

First Solar has announced that it has entered into a framework supply agreement with Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company, under which it will supply 415 MW of its high-performance Series 6 solar PV modules in 2022.  

City of Charlotte Partners with Duke Energy on Solar Project in North Carolina

The City of Charlotte has become the first municipality to execute a renewable power agreement under Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage (GSA) program – further expanding solar energy in North Carolina. The 35-MW solar facility will be constructed in Iredell County. Under a 20-year PPA, Duke Energy will secure zero carbon power to partially offset the city of Charlotte’s energy demand.

More solar arrays in Peterborough than in any other UK city research finds

Households in the Cambridgeshire city of Peterborough have more solar panels installed than any other city in the UK, with Stirling in Scotland being the only other location where more than 1 in 10 homes have solar installations, according to an analysis of UK Government statistics by offsite eco developer Project Etopia.