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People on the move: Sunrun, GameChange Solar, Sonnen and more

Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
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Community solar developer Nexamp secures over $400 million in financing

Led by U.S. Bancorp and Mitsubishi, the tax equity and debt commitments are expected to enable the company to support the construction of 49 solar and energy storage projects.
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Global battery market forecast to grow 186% by 2025

CEA's Energy Storage System (ESS) Supplier Market Intelligence Program (SMIP) offers a biannual market report about the leading global lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers and energy storage system integrators.
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Grid-forming inverters: What advanced grid functionalities should inverters offer?

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The latest batch of energy yield results from the outdoor test field at Xi’an, China are out.

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California targets over 400% growth in clean energy by 2045

Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted this target, which would achieve a 100% clean electricity supply, leading to 148 GW of renewable energy buildout in two decades.
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New standard for ultra-low carbon solar modules released

The Global Electronics Council delivered standard inspection processes built upon models combining local power grid emissions and subcomponent energy needs to determine the embodied carbon footprint of globally manufactured solar panels.
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Strong policies expand the solar industry, creating more resilient future

The Paris Agreement of 2015 marked a milestone in the effort to combat climate change, and since then, governments including Canada and the United States have undergone a political and economic transformation focused on achieving net-zero goals, with ren...
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NREL adds a lab and announces plans for spending $150 million in IRA funding

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was on hand for the opening of the Research and Innovation Laboratory, which will focus on plastics upcycling, next-generation batteries and advanced energy materials.
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Terrain-following tracker with a pneumatic twist

Sunfolding’s new TopoTrack rows are 10 times shorter than traditional trackers, and they can provide 20 degrees of variation between trackers, thus improving slope tolerance between rows.

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FranklinWH Surpasses 1000 Installers, Expands to Puerto Rico 

San Jose, CA, May 31, 2023 – FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. (“FranklinWH”), a leader in whole-home energy management, has onboarded its 1000th installation company after only one year of U.

APR RENEWABLES SECURES INVESTMENT TO ACCELERATE GROWTH

APR Renewables (APR) announced the closing of a multi-million dollar financing round with Jacobson Partners. This funding will propel APR’s expansion into states that are set to significantly benefit from the recently passed United States Inflation Recovery Act of 2022 (IRA Act).

Manufacturer HiTHIUM debuts new 4 MWh battery container at CLEANPOWER

New battery product for large-scale utility and C&I segments focuses on longer cycle life, safety, and reducing LCOS Hithium ramping up production capacity to 70 GWh by the end of 2023, expecting to reach 135 GWh by 2025. Global delivery of 5 GWh in 2022 Lithium-ion battery solution provider HiTHIUM introduced a new 4 MWh […]

The New Nexus Module: One of the Top 10 Most Efficient Solar Panels in the Market

Philadelphia Solar, a Tier-1 solar panel manufacturer, has once again caught the attention of the industry with its latest innovation, the Nexus 435W. This cutting-edge module, designed specifically for rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems, showcases Philadelphia Solar's commitment to pushing the boundaries of efficiency and performance in the solar energy sector.

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Solar and storage prices soared as a result of market disruptions, NREL reports

The Covid-19 pandemic, tariffs, the Uyghur Forced Labor Act all created such significant market disruptions between Q1 2021 and Q1 2022 that NREL researchers looked at both short-term distortions and long-term trends in its most recent annual cost benchmark report.

Due to forced labor concerns, U.S. ports have blocked over 1,000 shipments of solar components

Panel shipments collectively worth hundreds of millions of dollars are blocked from entering the U.S. market as they have failed scrutiny under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, said Reuters.

What kind of salary and benefits can I expect in the solar industry?

The RO Energy Solar Salary Guide sheds light on compensation in solar careers.

Price pressures may delay 15% of utility-scale solar projects this year, Roth Capital warns

Shaving off 15% would trim new capacity additions by more than 2.3 GW this year alone, based on Energy Information Administration forecasts. Higher prices throughout the solar supply chain are being blamed.

New York State adopts rules to streamline large renewable energy project reviews

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said “cutting red tape” will help the state meets its sustainability goals and recover economically from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bifacial solar added at two bioscience facilities

The 572 kW systems feature Prism Solar bifacial panels and are installed at a bioscience company’s facilities, which produce Covid-19 test kits.

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Texas Sunset Bill softens the blow from anti-renewables changes

Texas politicians and lobby groups came to a resolution late Sunday night, May 28, which amends recently filed legislation from SB 624 designed to set severe restrictions on the permitting of wind, solar and clean energy assets in the coming years.

California Senate proposes $400 million community solar and storage investment

The Senate has received commendations from industry and environmental advocates for its proposal in the Budget and Fiscal review.

Oberlin sheep grazing team to reduce solar mowing costs by more than 44%

Some 70 Katahdin breed sheep were dropped off on campus this week at Oberlin’s 10-acre fenced-in North Field. There they will graze through mid-June, stomping grass and weeding the solar field in a move aimed at reducing operations and maintenance costs.

Solar module prices at two-year low, deployment to reach 300 GW this year

A report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory highlights core benchmarks for PV prices, deployment, imports and more.

Solar project cuts carbon, saves energy costs and builds resilience for Tohono O’odham Nation

A 182-kW solar photovoltaic system, completed in 2021, is powering two tribal buildings and bringing a multitude of benefits to the San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation.

U.S. clean energy market deployed 25.5 GW in 2022, third largest year on record

American Clean Power reported that 2022 had a 15% slowdown in installations, largely represented in the utility solar market, which had 13 GW fewer deployments in the year.

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Sunrise brief: Energy-insecure households in the U.S. pay 27% more for electricity than others

Also on the rise: Meyer Burger considers U.S. solar cell manufacturing. CSI Solar announces initial public offering pricing on Shanghai Stock Exchange. And more.

Meyer Burger considers U.S. solar cell manufacturing, in talks with Sunrun & Sunnova

In a recent interview with Roth MKN, Meyer Burger indicated that new guidance on the domestic content requirement, along with manufacturing incentives, have boosted their interest in manufacturing the solar cells for their 2 GW Arizona module factory.

Sunrise brief: California Senate proposes $400 million community solar and storage investment

Also on the rise: LG Energy Solution and Hyundai announce battery facility in Georgia. Solar module prices at two-year low, deployment to reach 300 GW this year. And more.

LG Energy Solution and Hyundai announce battery facility in Georgia

The new U.S. manufacturing facility represents an investment of $4.3 billion, and will be located in Bryan County, Georgia, adjacent to Hyundai’s manufacturing facility currently under construction.

Sunrise brief: First Solar sues Toledo Solar for false and deceptive practices 

Also on the rise: Toyota to procure 100 MW of solar from reclaimed Kentucky coal mine site. Strata Clean Energy enters into 1 GWh battery storage tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service. And more.

First Solar files suit against Toledo Solar for false and deceptive practices

In an installation at the Governor’s mansion in Ohio, a First Solar employee noticed that solar panels in Toledo Solar boxes contained First Solar imprint.

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Energy-insecure households in the U.S. pay 27% more for electricity than others

On a square-foot basis, the issue of inequality is made worse by higher costs for energy usage in the nation. Efforts like community solar programs are underway to boost low-income participation in the cost benefits of renewable energy.

Global investment in clean energy nearly doubles that of fossil fuels

For every dollar invested in fossil fuels, 1.7 dollars are invested in clean technologies. Five years ago, it was a one-to-one ratio, said the International Energy Agency.

Clearway, Enel executives propose three ways to fix utility-scale interconnection

Systematic transmission planning within grid regions, a “connect and manage” approach to interconnection, and using automation in interconnection studies were key solutions that could make interconnection faster and lower-cost, two leaders of renewables development firms said on a webinar.

Software provider introduces hail detection solution for solar projects

Hail events have historically posed a considerable risk for utility solar projects, with weather instances creating up to $100 million in damages at large projects located in “Hail Alley” states such as Texas.

CSI Solar announces initial public offering pricing on Shanghai Stock Exchange

Canadian Solar’s global module, battery and inverter solutions business is issuing 541 million shares, or 15% of 3.6 billion outstanding shares, at $1.17 per share (11.10 RMB) raising the equivalent of $848 million in proceeds.

Daikin unveils air-to-water heat pump for commercial applications

Daikin Applied Americas has developed an air-to-water heat pump that can produce 91.2 kW of heat and 23.58 tons of cooling. The new device can be used as a cascade system with water-to-water heat pumps, and can switch between cooling and heating modes, depending on temperature requirements.

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Minnesota expands community solar program to allow more LMI customers, projects to 5 MW

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed HF 2310 into law, which opens up the state’s community solar program to more residential subscribers, specifically low-to-moderate income (LMI) households, and expands the project sites from 1 MW to 5 MW community gardens.

U.S. Government eyes $9 billion liftoff for long duration energy storage by 2030

The U.S. DOE has published a report outlining the requirements for LDES to achieve technical and financial self-sustainability by the end of decade. An estimated $6 billion to $9 billion dollars in capital investment would be necessary, potentially leading to 6 GW to 10 GW of project deployments.

Solar energy in New York state covered record 20% of state power demand

During the noon hour on May 18, 2023, NYISO reported that consumer and utility-side solar resources generated 3.33 GW of clean energy output, while the behind-the-meter portion of 3.2 GW and utility-operated 130 MW accounted for 20% of the state’s electricity demand.

Toyota to procure 100 MW of solar from reclaimed Kentucky coal mine site

Toyota Motor North America signed a VPPA this week with Savion for the offtake of a 100 MW brownfield solar project located on a reclaimed coal mine in Martin County, Kentucky. When completed, Toyota will have in excess of 150 MW of U.S. solar generation facilities.

Sunrise brief: PVEL names Top Performers in ninth edition of PV Module Reliability Scorecard 

Also on the rise: Indoor cannabis growing facility runs on solar. New Jersey gears up to release agrivoltaic blueprint. And more.

New Jersey’s agrivoltaic program moving forward, fighting interconnection

With a 200 MW solar pilot program and three Rutgers-based R&D initiatives, New Jersey is gearing up to unveil an agrivoltaic blueprint for public deliberation this summer.

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