BrightNight and partners have begun construction on a 300MW Arizona PV plant, expected to begin operations in the first half of 2025. The project is part of a total 2GW portfolio owned by BrightNight and Cordelio Power in Arizona, with 900MW being in “advanced stages” of development across three counties. At over 900,000MWh of projected annual production, BrightNight CEO Martin Hermann expects the project to provide reliable, clean energy for over 40 years, generate local revenue, strengthen domestic energy security, and create valuable American jobs. Earlier this year, Brightnight partnered with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian in plans for an 800MW solar project on a brownfield former coal mining site in Kentucky.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







