Sunrise brief: Solar-plus-storage outperforms diesel in military survivability analysis
Also on the rise: BLM seeks public comment for 5.3 GW of solar projects in Nevada. Ramping up grid-scale energy storage. And more.
Ramping up U.S. grid-scale energy storage
Four experts in grid-scale solar and energy storage share insights at the pv magazine Roundtables US 2023 live event.
BLM seeks public comment for 5.3 GW of solar projects in Nevada
Proposed utility-scale solar-plus-storage projects would add enough capacity to power approximately 4 million households.
PVEL upgrades its solar module product qualification testing
The test lab added new insights and tests to support intelligent solar module procurement strategies.
Analysis finds 10 GW of solar could have dropped unserved load by 15% during Winter Storm Uri
A report by GridLab and IdeaSmiths suggests 10 GW of additional solar panels could have powered one million homes for up to eight hours during Texas Winter Storm Uri.
Solar-plus-storage outperforms diesel in military survivability analysis
The NREL evaluation of solar plus Antora Energy storage system meets the U.S. Military’s exacting standards, revealing that these systems significantly outperform emergency diesel generators in survivability probabilities.
People on the move: Black & McDonald Limited, Robroy Industries, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Electriq Power expands into New England with solar-plus-battery storage system program
The program will help homeowners in Derby, Connecticut access solar-plus-battery solutions regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Sunrise brief: Maine residents vote against creating new utility
Also on the rise: U.S. solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024. China expected to dominate solar manufacturing through 2026. And more.
Ascent Solar announces 17.55% efficiency for CIGS tech
Ascent Solar, a US-based manufacturer, has achieved an efficiency of 17.55% for its copper, indium, gallium and selenide (CIGS) technology. It says it plans to release a new CIGS solar module with this efficiency rating soon.
