Rachel Metea
California’s transmission delays persist despite surge in projects driven by state policy
PG&E’s most frequent reason for delaying projects is “prioritization,” which added an average of 8.4 years to the project time, an analysis from the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists found.
Farmer-led trade association forms to help navigate solar, wind on farmland
The non-profit trade association will help landowners make informed decisions about leasing land for renewable energy projects.
Enbridge to invest $900 million in more Texas solar
Meta signed a long-term agreement for the 600 MW solar project’s generation as its data centers continue to multiply across the country.
Enphase increases domestic content to meet federal budget’s future thresholds
The solar microinverter and battery energy storage provider said it began initial shipments of IQ Battery 5Ps that have higher domestic content than its previous models.
Agrivoltaic shading, full-sun fields gives farmers the power to pivot
Research conducted at the oldest agrivoltaic research site in the United States found year-to-year weather variability impacts agrivoltaic crop production, emphasizing the importance in conducting studies across multiple years.
The shift to 2000 V: UL Solutions certifies ABB’s 2 kV switch-disconnector
The shift from 1500 V to 2000 V requires a collective industry transition, a move that will enable more power in a smaller footprint and at a lower cost.
SEIA develops strategic plan to implement circular economy throughout the solar industry
SEIA’s roadmap details how the industry will reduce waste, strengthen supply chains and extend the life of clean energy products — all while driving job creation and economic growth.
Chicago suburb secures stable, lower electricity prices with solar contract
With volatile prices in energy and natural gas, a large park district west of Chicago flipped the switch to solar for its financial advantages.
Solareit surpasses $125 million in U.S. energy storage financing
The capital supported over 1.6 GWac of U.S. battery storage projects since the solar real-estate investment fund expanded into energy storage less than two years ago.
Florida ushers in a new era of permit reforms for faster, cheaper rooftop solar
Florida’s permitting legislation was a bit different than most of the automated permitting bills introduced across the country this year. It was also one of the few that passed.
