Michael Schoeck
U.S. to deploy 30 GW, 111 GWh of grid-scale energy storage in three years
The energy storage market hit an inflection point in 2020, with considerable ramp activity. The Energy Information Administration forecasts the deployment of grid-scale storage over the next three years.
Solar performance reduced by up to 30% during peak wildfire seasons, report finds
National Center for Atmospheric Research scientists ran tests to improve the ability to forecast solar production around wildfire season.
Freepoint constructs 7 MW community solar project in Greene County, N.Y.
The project developed on a 32-acre parcel southwest of Coxsackie, N.Y. will serve about 650 residential and commercial customers in Central Hudson Gas service territory.
Market headwinds persist through 2023 for rapid deployment of renewable energy, report finds
A Deloitte survey of power sector executives found that 56% of respondents think it could take two to three years to ease supply chain constraints in the U.S. clean energy market.
50 states of solar incentives: Arkansas
The Natural State now stands at the precipice of a multi-gigawatt solar wave as its out-of-state utility pulls the plug on natural gas and coal generation looking to 2030.
American Battery Factory to build Tucson, Arizona battery cell gigafactory
The battery Gigafactory will bring 300 initial full-time jobs, scaling up to 1,000 cumulative jobs over time.
Genie Energy to proceed with two New York community solar projects for 2023 construction
The retail energy provider recently acquired rights to develop seven community solar projects with 34 MW of total capacity in New York and 30 MW of total capacity in Pennsylvania, which it is advancing through permitting.
Tigo Energy to go public via Roth Capital, Craig-Hallum SPAC platform
The 15-year old solar inverter and electronics company will have a $600 million pre-money equity valuation when it goes public by Q2, 2023.
Solar apprenticeship program to train and employ 10,000+ Illinois residents
The Sustainability Hub, a partnership between Summit Ridge Energy, 548 Enterprise, Ecademy and the Power52 Foundation, plans to train veterans and other Illinois residents for solar careers.
Virginia homeless shelter and recovery center adds 313 kW rooftop solar array
The Richmond, Virginia non-profit is estimated to save $224,358 per year in energy costs with the system from Secure Solar Futures.
