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To the chagrin of utilities, this “electric microutility” seeks solar on every roof and a battery in every garage

Sunnova’s groundbreaking community microgrid proposal is fighting back against a motion to dismiss, from major utility companies who must feel their business plan is being attacked.

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ESS sees flow battery demand curve turning upward

With multiple U.S. states and global markets developing long duration energy storage plans, and with product orders rolling in, ESS is now supply constrained – and has plans to expand.

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U.S. solar modules 107% more expensive without global supply chains

Researchers suggest that from 2008 to 2020, the globalization of solar module manufacturing has saved $67 Billion for U.S., German, and Chinese solar installers, even as it was heavily dominated by China’s investments.

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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.

Could we see U.S. solar electricity for $0 per kWh?

A Credit Suisse report suggests that from 2025 through 2032, the United States could see solar and wind PPAs regularly signed for under 1¢/kWh, due to a combination of manufacturing and project tax credits.

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A lot more than solar on the floor at RE+

Hydrogen buses, electrolyzers, autonomous electric lawnmowers, GIS software, slick tools, and so many items to make your clean energy transition even easier – at RE+ in Anaheim

Solar racking updates from the floor of RE+

Cool booths, a dual axis tracker, air bags, and new racking were all on display, just around the corner from Disney in California.

Residential flow batteries and inverter updates from the floor at RE+

New products from many parties, some new and some very experienced, in the inverter and energy storage fields at the 2022 energy conference.

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Solar panel update from RE+

Common threads included manufacturing expansion into the United States, new product lines, and massive customer demand.

Residential solar pricing up an inch 2021, up a foot in 2022

Government research suggests that residential solar prices increased by about 10¢/W in the second half of 2021, and are up 20¢/W in the first half of 2022. However, accounting for inflation, residential solar prices are flat or decreasing.

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