Ryan Kennedy
Mortenson acquires Nor-Cal Controls to bolster utility-scale solar integration capabilities
The acquisition of Nor-Cal Controls allows Mortenson to internalize power plant control and SCADA engineering, targeting the technical bottlenecks that often delay project commissioning and grid synchronization.
PowerBank terminates sale of two New York solar projects following permit delays
PowerBank Corp. announced that a third-party buyer has returned two New York community solar projects to its portfolio after the sites failed to secure local permits.
Managing cyber risks in the era of decentralized energy
The move toward decentralized energy resources offers resilience and flexibility in power generation, but it also introduces new complexities that demand proactive security measures.
Federal permitting creates roadblocks for 11 GW of clean energy, report finds
A new survey by Crux shows that 94% of delayed projects cited federal review as a factor, with many developers now siting projects specifically to avoid the process.
Kansas county weighs moratorium on solar development
Jackson County officials are once again weighing a temporary halt to large-scale renewable energy development, as the community faces a proposed 500 MW solar facility.
AES scraps 320 MW California battery project amid fierce local opposition
The developer officially withdrew its application for the Seguro storage facility in San Diego County following a three-year standoff with residents over fire safety and siting concerns.
California proposed decision on community solar ‘virtually ensures no projects will be built’
The California Public Utilities Commission approved a new community renewable energy program that critics argue favors investor-owned utilities while failing to create a workable market for distributed resources.
Arizona task force roadmap prioritizes virtual power plants and distributed solar to cut energy costs
Arizona’s Energy Promise Taskforce released 31 recommendations calling for the accelerated deployment of virtual power plants and distributed solar to meet a projected 40% increase in peak demand.
Minnesota PUC approves utility battery program while deferring VPP decisions
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved 50 MW to 200 MW of utility-owned storage while requiring Xcel Energy to study the grid value of distributed resources.
Vote Solar testimony urges North Carolina to adopt distributed storage over gas
Regulatory filing highlights 400 MW of untapped battery capacity in Duke Energy’s long-term resource plan.
