RFP alert: Alabama Power seeks proposals for renewable energy projects
Solar, wind, geothermal, energy storage and other projects from 5 MW to 80 MW are encouraged to submit proposals.
Utility-scale developer Innovative Solar Systems is for sale at $150 million
The company has a 10 GW active project pipeline, largely in Texas, and 11 years of history.
Tesla proposes enabling renewables developers to estimate a project’s interconnection costs
With access to grid models, Tesla said it could estimate a project’s interconnection costs with an informational study in less than two weeks. Trade groups SEIA and AEE renewed their call to allow third-party interconnection studies.
Inside the IRA: What is an Energy Community?
The IRA crossed the political aisle by providing an additional 10% tax credit for solar and batteries in former fossil fuel regions – with some suggesting 40% of the United States is eligible.
Albemarle wins grant to build lithium facility in North Carolina
Albemarle’s plans include the development of both the lithium concentrator and the mega-flex conversion facility, the proposed reopening of the Kings Mountain mine, and an active expansion of the Silver Peak facility.
Quinone flow battery for grid-scale renewables storage now close to commercial viability
Startup Quino Energy has raised more than $7.8 million to scale up its quinone redox flow battery technology. Harvard University and University of Cambridge researchers came up with the initial research for the battery design.
Sunrise brief: Proposed regional clean hydrogen hubs to compete for $7 billion in DOE funding
Also on the rise: Renewable PPA price relief from the Inflation Reduction Act may take time. Salient Energy zinc-ion battery passes UL safety testing. And more.
People on the move: National Grid, Catalyze, Summit Ridge Energy, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Renewable PPA price relief from the Inflation Reduction Act may take time
LevelTen Energy’s Q3 report shows U.S. solar and wind offer prices rose 9.6% in-quarter, and current market forces may continue this trend for some time.
Bus Talk podcast to demystify electric school buses
Highland Electric Fleets launches a seven-episode podcast to help school districts and towns gain a better understanding of EV school buses.
