Ryan Kennedy
Vermont expected to delay long-term changes to solar net metering
The state’s Public Utilities Commission was considering lowering payments to customers for their excess solar generation on a long-term plan. It is now expected to delay the decision, citing complexities of the issue; however, it is expected to reduce payments by roughly 6% this year.
Electric vehicle battery capable of 98% charge in less than ten minutes
Enovix also demonstrated its US-made silicon anode lithium-ion batteries can charge 0% to 80% in five minutes.
Boviet Solar wins 255 MW solar module order
The order for Boviet’s 550 W Vega Series bifacial panels will power a utility-scale solar project in the United States.
EDF Renewables signs 1 GW of NYSERDA solar and storage contracts
The developer was awarded contracts for three large projects that combine for 1 GW of capacity.
Duke Energy Florida completes its first solar project in 750 MW plan
The 75 MW facility will serve the utility’s Clean Energy Connection program.
Democrats optimistic Manchin will cooperate on climate bill
Negotiations are resuming on a reconciliation package that would contain long-term industrial policy measures to boost solar and other renewable energy sources.
Solar highway noise barriers to be deployed across North America
Buildings-integrated photovoltaics maker Mitrex plans to deploy highway noise barriers with integrated solar that have 1.2 MW of capacity per kilometer. The technology is currently in the pilot phase at government entity locations in North America.
Massachusetts bill bans residents from choosing clean energy suppliers
Language buried in S.2842 would force residents back to their default utility, taking away competitive renewable energy options.
Distributed solar and storage developer, owner, operator Agilitas Energy nets $350 million
The investment is expected to support the national build-out of the company’s 500 MW+ pipeline of renewables and energy storage projects.
New US-made residential LFP battery, inverter, and monitoring system
Briggs & Stratton launched the SimpliPHI energy storage system with lithium-ferro-phosphate chemistry.
