Agencies release final report into California’s heat-related blackouts
The report confirms CAISO’s initial findings that a trio of factors were responsible for the blackouts: extreme weather conditions, resource adequacy and planning processes, and market practices. It also outlines steps that already have been taken to better ensure supply adequacy and reliability.
Average PPA prices rose in 2020, analysis says
For the first time since LevelTen Energy began tracking the market, solar PPA offer prices rose in 2020, with Q4 2020 prices 11.5% higher than a year earlier.
California craft brewery adds solar from Duke Renewables
The arrays will generate most of the brewery’s energy, which is used to brew and bottle 6 million cases of beer annually.
Invenergy completes construction financing for Texas solar giant
The 1.3 GW Samson Solar Energy Center will have five phases and supply power to some big-name buyers.
Jobs report underscores Covid-19 impact on U.S. clean energy sector
As the pandemic continued its attack on the U.S. economy, 2020 ended with 429,000 fewer clean energy workers.
Ironridge shareholders sue Esdec over 2019 merger, allege fraud
The shareholders have filed a lawsuit alleging that Esdec concocted a plan to defraud them and has been avoiding buyout payments.
Sunrise brief: Work starts on 300 MW solar plus storage project
Also on the rise: Rural utilities add solar to support growth, the biggest deals of 2020 in solar finance, and CAMS acquires an O&M provider.
5 takeaways from a new NREL report on electrification’s future
The report looks at the potential impacts of widespread electrification on the U.S. electricity system—specifically, generation and transmission infrastructure investments, fuel use, system costs, and emissions.
Minnesota Power targets 100% carbon-free energy by 2050
The utility plans to retire or convert its remaining coal-fired units and procure more wind and solar power.
Canada Infrastructure Bank inks MOU for massive energy storage project
The federal corporation said the Ontario project will be the largest battery energy storage facility in Canada and among the largest in the world.
