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BlackRock and Temasek Lead $35M for ConnectDER
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Oregon Approves Major Solar and Storage Initiative
Oregon has recently given the green light to one of the largest solar and energy storage projects in the United States, marking a monumental step toward its renewable energy future. The project, known as the Sunstone Project, will feature a massive 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity, along with 7,200 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage. Scheduled to break ground in 2026, it represents one of the most ambitious clean energy initiatives in the country
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