An innovative offtake contract makes its solar sector debut
First used with wind projects, a pgPPA manages weather-related risk by settling a facility’s energy transfer based on a proxy generation index, rather than on actual metered generation. Operational risk shifts from buyer to seller.
Could HB 786 halt the growth of solar in Ohio?
The controversial legislation looks to ban the development and construction of new solar and wind farms greater than 50 MW in capacity in the Buckeye State for the next three years
Sunrise brief: SunPower is closing its module factory
Also on the rise: Developer plans a 100 MW solar plant in West Virginia, Plug Power secures $1.5 billion to fuel its Asian expansion, an agrivoltaic project secures a PPA, and the National Science Foundation backs a novel DER integration testbed.
Mercury Marine powers its sustainability goals with solar PV at world HQ
“We are committed to our focus on sustainable business practices,” said the president of the engine maker.
Carlyle Group makes $374m investment in Amp Energy
Canada-based Amp Energy has developed over 1.8 GW of projects globally and is eyeing more, according to the partners.
New rules move Washington State closer to carbon-free electricity
The rules apply to Puget Sound Energy, Avista and Pacific Power. The state’s Commerce Department developed similar rules that apply to municipal and other consumer-owned utilities.
Sunrise brief: 6 months and counting as renewables dominate capacity additions
Also on the rise: Moss Landing energy storage enters service, Duke Energy buys a 144 MW project, military housing gets rooftop solar, and researchers win a grant to study grid-forming PV inverter technology.
Vermont statehouse saves money, helps grid with battery backup system
Leaders touted the various benefits of a new energy storage system installed at the municipal building as part of a utility program.
Clearway flips the switch on 192 MW solar project in California
The owner-operator applauded project partners for completing the solar farm “in a year with countless headwinds.”
Urban land and aerosols could accelerate hail storm formation
Research from the U.S. Department of Energy has found that urban landscapes and man-made aerosols have the potential to accelerate hail storm formation, make their winds harsher and direct these storms toward cities.
