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Enphase expands virtual power plant programs in U.S, Canada, Puerto Rico
The VPP program enables Colorado, Puerto Rico and Nova Scotia residents who have Enphase’s IQ Batteries to “get paid to help the grid.”
White House violated court order to unfreeze federal funding, judge rules
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore frozen federal funds allocated to states, including those appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act.
NYC to get $60 million in state funding for EV fast-chargers
The investment will go toward 267 fast-charging stalls spread across seven locations and both of the city’s airports.
U.S.-made First Solar modules available through new partnership
Distributor Guided Path Solar offers First Solar modules made in Ohio facilities. The modules contain 100% domestic content and are expected to qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s domestic content bonus.
Maine community solar portfolio receives $118.2 million in financing
Forty-three small businesses will receive credits for the 22.7 MW dc generated from the projects.
Battery materials startup’s technology to boost battery performance
The newly formed company, Elevated Materials, brings ultra-thin lithium films to the battery market.
Sunnova to integrate OpenSolar AI design tool
The integration will include OpenSolar’s AI technology, which aims to make the design process faster for Sunnova’s sales, deisgn, and installation platform users.
Chris Wright confirmed as energy secretary
Though not a denier of climate change, Wright says the “hazards of climate change are distant and uncertain” and that more fossil fuel production is needed to lift people from poverty.
New York Power Authority approves 2.8 GW of solar projects in strategic plan
After public feedback, the New York Power Authority’s finalized first strategic plan will add a combined potential capacity of more than 3 GW across the state.
GE Vernova brings its solar inverter manufacturing home to the U.S.
The utility-scale inverters will be manufactured at GE Vernova’s Pittsburgh facility as part of a $10 million investment.
