The energy storage decade has arrived, BNEF says
Falling battery costs and “surging” renewables penetration make energy storage a “compelling flexible resource in many power systems.”
A guide to addressing fire risks in rooftop solar
More than 90% of inspected rooftops had significant safety and fire risks. Here’s how to protect your solar asset.
Solar anti-dumping group said it is weighing options, may refile petitions seeking tariffs
A-SMACC urged Commerce Department officials to consider launching their own circumvention actions and trade cases on behalf of the U.S. solar industry.
Solar project now powers five New England colleges
The arrangement links colleges in a 20-year power purchase agreement that mirrors corporate-style renewable sourcing strategies.
Sunrise brief: Solar+storage microgrid for EV bus charging wins $6m in funding
Also on the rise: Costs for all types of solar PV continue to fall, NREL says; and financing is lined up for a solar project near Denver.
Costs for all types of PV systems continue to fall, NREL benchmark report says
In a change from previous years’ reports, however, balance of systems costs have increased or remained flat across sectors in 2021.
Financing arranged for 75 MW solar project near Denver
The project has power purchase agreements in place with CORE Electric Cooperative and Holy Cross Energy.
Transit agency to install a solar+storage system for EV bus charging
The Los Angeles transit agency will deploy 1.5 MW of rooftop and bus solar canopy paired with a 4.5 MWh energy storage system.
Startup Sunday: Solar shingle installer moves headquarters
Also starting up: a company designing standardized PV systems for freight trains and trucks joins an accelerator, and an EV maker forms a strategic partnership to recycle batteries.
PV distributor Soligent to be acquired by City Electric Supply
Subject to regulatory approval, the electrical wholesale distributor will purchase the PV equipment distributor.
