Also on the rise: An insurer warns the solar industry about wildfire risks, Hawaiian Electric’s storage incentive program goes live, and solar energy jobs were lost in the pandemic year but are coming back, DOE says.

One question is whether or not manufacturers can keep up with demand, particularly inverters and semiconductors.

Also on the rise: A 500 MW pumped storage project gets seed money from California, supply chain issues are pushing up prices and delaying projects, and Pine Gate Renewables completes a 108 MW project in North Carolina.

Sun Streams 2 is one of four Arizona projects that Longroad acquired from First Solar. The PV and storage portfolio totals roughly 900 MW with the potential for 1-2 GWh of battery storage.

The proposed 500 MW long-duration energy storage project in San Diego County starts a multi-year process to win federal and state approval. It wouldn’t enter service before 2030.

Around 12% of developers who were surveyed said they were delaying projects, and the firm’s price index ticked up 4.3% during the second quarter.

Also on the rise: An AC battery that works without an inverter, Mexico plans a big solar project south of Arizona, and SolarApp+ launches as a one-stop shop for automated permits.

The Mexican authorities are overseeing the development of a $2 billion PV project as part of a modernization plan involving the country’s state-owned utility, CFE.

The $250 million Basin Creek Solar Project would have powered a cryptocurrency mining operation. Developers said they will appeal the zoning board decision.

Also on the rise: 174 Power wins a regulatory OK for its 100MW/400MWh NYC energy storage project, the State Department issues a supply chain warning, and DOE offers millions for cell advancements.