What happens to floating PV when the surface freezes?
In cold climates, floating ice and frost heave need to be considered in designing the anchorage system. Kane Wang of Sungrow Floating offers more tips.
Frank Pallone and Joe Manchin: Gatekeepers of the Biden energy agenda
As heads of powerful congressional committees, Frank Pallone and Joe Manchin will act as the gatekeepers for any meaningful energy and climate policy. However with Pallone’s focus on healthcare and Manchin’s reputation as a conservative Democrat from a coal state, how much can Biden realistically expect to see accomplished?
Rhode Island issues its plan to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and The Brattle Group released the report outlining how the state can meet 100% of electricity demand with renewable energy by 2030.
Sunrise brief: Renewables Forward publishes inclusiveness handbook
Also on the rise: Swamped with interconnection requests, Michigan updates its rules; and Tigo Energy closes an investment round.
CAMS acquires Belectric’s U.S. solar O&M business
Texas-based Consolidated Asset Management Services said the deal is a natural extension of its existing clean energy offerings.
Novatus Energy and Southwest Generation merge to create Onward Energy
The newly combined independent power producer brings to the table a 4.2 GW generation portfolio, including 543 MW of solar.
Total and 174 Power Global plan to build 1.6 GW of U.S. solar and storage
French energy giant Total called the 50/50 joint venture a “first significant step” into the U.S. utility-scale solar market.
King of the hill? McKinsey says renewables will be cheaper than fossil plants by 2030
The study cites the cost competitiveness of renewables-powered green hydrogen by 2030 as a big game changer for the energy transition.
Sunrise brief: PepsiCo doubles goals to address ‘severe’ climate change impacts
Also on the rise: A coalition of 600 groups urges President-elect Biden to halt utility service shutoffs due to the pandemic, Harrison Street expands its solar owneship portfolio, and a Florida real estate developer eases its way into the solar sector.
New York governor outlines major renewable energy plans
In his 2021 State of the State address, Andrew Cuomo said, “Green energy is a pressing moral imperative and a prime economic opportunity.”
