Ryan Kennedy
Boston mayor bans fossil fuel use in municipal buildings
Michelle Wu signed an executive order banning the use of fossil fuels in new construction and renovated buildings.
One of the largest U.S. solar projects secures $779 million financing
The 800 MWdc Illinois-located project, second largest in the nation, is developed by Swift Current Energy.
Long-duration liquid metal battery passes key safety certification
Ambri achieved UL 1973 certification for stationary use of its liquid metal battery.
Nextracker opens dedicated assembly line for tracker components
The company announced the start of production at an Asteelflash manufacturing line in California to produce self-powered controllers, high voltage power supply, and more.
GAF Timberline solar shingles recalled for fire hazard
The solar roof provider has recalled the product following property damage from thermal incidents.
California puts multi-meter rooftop solar at risk in proposed decision
The California Public Utilities Commission has returned with another proposed decision to stack the deck against rooftop solar.
Self-storage rooftops to host 88 MW in multi-state community solar partnership
Over 130 rooftops owned and operated by Public Storage will be topped with rooftop PV installed by Solar Landscape.
Radiation-hardened solar blankets to power orbital logistics vehicle
Solestial’s ultra-thin solar cells will power in-space delivery vehicles for Atomos Space.
FERC reforms interconnection, speeding critical renewables delays
Over 2,000 GW of generation and storage were trapped in interconnection queues. Wait times averaged five years. FERC introduced numerous reforms that will help mend this problem.
First commercial gravity-based energy storage tower begins commissioning
Energy Vault has begun commissioning a 25 MW / 100 MWh energy storage tower adjacent to a wind power facility outside of Shanghai.
