Icephobic surfaces for ice, snow shedding in utility scale solar
Developed by U.S. researchers, the proposed coating solution is claimed to effectively melt ice and snow with temperatures of up to -35 degrees Celsius. It was fabricated by using medium-chain triglyceride oil to plasticize two common industrial polymer polyvinyl chlorides and tested at a pilot facility in Alaska.
KKR enters solar with launch of Stellar Renewable Power
The company will focus on sourcing, developing, and operating utility-scale solar plants and storage facilities through greenfield development and acquisitions of early-stage assets from other developers.
National Grid Renewables closes financing for 200 MW solar project
Once completed, the 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project will be the largest of its kind in Illinois, and will bring the state near 900 MW of installed solar capacity.
bp acquires EV fleet charging provider AMPLY Power
With the rapid growth in public and electrical use of electric vehicles, bp enters fleet charging services in its acquisition of AMPLY Power.
SunPower launches solar finance institution
SunPower’s move to bring financing in-house marks a significant pivot for the installer.
Mercedes Benz contracts for 80 MW of Alabama Power solar
The automaker and power company received approval today for a proposed 80 MW solar project south of Montgomery, Alabama.
Sunrise brief: Building solar to last saves billions
Also on the rise: Community solar donated to low-income families, Maine ski area hosts community solar, UL fire safety certification means microgrid platform can be offered to utilities, SolarAPP+ pilots energy storage and building-integrated PV permitting
DERMS technology allows grid connection even when grid is at full capacity
Strata Grid DERMS technology allows large-scale producers of renewable energy resources to connect to the electric power grid while removing the risk of costly upgrades.
People on the Move: Li-Cycle, Leap, Elevation, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
SolarAPP+ expands into energy storage permitting
Adoption of SolarAPP+ by local jurisdictions can speed deployment of solar and energy storage systems through faster permitting. The program is exploring energy storage and buildings-integrated photovoltaics permitting.
