Transforming the grid with electric vehicles
Electric vehicles can help buffer the grid but policies and regulations are needed along with compensation mechanisms, and the use of software to modulate EV charging to meet the needs of the grid in real time.
Indiana utility to add 425 MW of utility solar projects
AEP’s Indiana Michigan Power will purchase power output from Sculpin Solar (180 MWac) in DeKalb County, Ind., under a 30-year PPA. The utility will also acquire 100% of the equity in Lake Trout Solar (245 MWac) in Blackford County, Ind.
RFI alert: DOE seeks input on building the solar manufacturing workforce
The Solar Energy Technologies Office is interested in hearing from manufacturers, suppliers, education and training providers, community-based organizations, and workers’ rights organizations.
Sunrise brief: Summit Ridge Energy procures 1.2 GW of U.S.-made Qcells panels
Also on the rise: The Marigny Opera House in New Orleans goes solar, Tesla releases 3 TW solar master plan, New York City energy justice, and more.
Summit Ridge Energy procures 1.2 GW of U.S.-made Qcells panels
The order marks the largest domestic community solar purchase of solar panels in U.S. history and includes 20 MWh of Qcells Geli energy storage systems
Renewables to represent 69% of U.S. capacity additions through mid-century
The Energy Information Administration said the Inflation Reduction Act may lead to a cumulative 1.4 TW of solar by 2050.
Historic New Orleans opera house goes solar
Opened in 1853, the Marigny Opera House activated a 32 kW rooftop solar array across two south facing roof planes.
Vice President Harris to commemorate Qcells-Summit Ridge Energy solar supply agreement
Qcells will supply 2.5 million solar panels under an agreement with developer Summit Ridge Energy which will generate enough clean power for 140,000 homes and businesses, including in underserved communities.
Tesla Master Plan projects 3 TW of solar and 6.5 TWh of storage
Tesla releases its third Master Plan, with a broad focus on clean electricity generation and storage, as well as related manufacturing costs.
Promoting energy justice, community solar and EV charging in downstate N.Y.
In the urban markets of the Bronx and Manhattan more than half the residents are designated as low-income or very-low income, giving rise to opportunities for LMI community solar and public charging accessibility.
