Ryan Kennedy
Energy output is over 100 times the input needed to manufacture solar panels
According to a third-party study, the projected output over the 40-year warranty period of Maxeon solar panels exceeds the energy demand of manufacturing them by over 100-fold. Plus, more details from the Maxeon 2021 sustainability report.
Enel launches EV charging network business
Enel X Way is a new global electric vehicle charging business launched by Enel, a multinational distributor of electricity and gas.
Three million U.S. jobs are dedicated to decarbonizing energy
Energy job growth outpaced the greater job market in 2021, and jobs in the solar industry grew by 5.4%, the most among technologies.
Delaware launches free solar panel program for low-income households
Qualified customers are offered a solar installation for free. The pilot also offers cost assistance for moderate-income households.
Large standalone battery added to Texas to stabilize grid, electricity prices
Jupiter Power’s 200 MW, one-hour storage facility will support the buildout of renewables and grid reliability on the Texas ERCOT grid.
GE partners with Department of Energy on solar, energy storage, grid integration research
General Electric is partnering with national laboratories and universities on two projects; one to design behind-the-meter energy storage and another to enhance utility visibility of behind the meter solar generation.
Solar tariff moratorium creates upside, but supply challenges still loom
Wood Mackenzie boosted its utility-scale solar deployment forecast following the executive branch two-year pause on antidumping tariffs, but the uncertainty caused a latent effect on the industry. Plus, other uncertainties persist.
$500 million invested in Pine Gate Renewables to support utility-scale solar buildout
Generate Capital provided the developer strategic growth capital and asset financing to expand its business.
California ruling simplifies grid connection process for distributed solar and storage
A groundbreaking rule by the California Public Utilities Commission will streamline the interconnection process for distributed energy resources.
Georgia solar project activated; 650,000 panels and batteries included
A 195.5 MW solar, 40MW/80MWh energy storage project developed by RWE Renewables has reached commercial operations.
