Ryan Kennedy
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.
AI-enabled PV soiling loss database and simulator
Fracsun announced a partnership with App Orchid to introduce a soiling loss database and simulation tool.
Mango Power introduces 12 kW / 15 kWh whole home battery
The Mango Power M includes a hybrid inverter with 18 kW solar input and can be paired with an electric vehicle charger.
Enphase lowers revenue guidance as U.S. residential solar stagnates
The microinverter provider is slipping in share price as revenues dip. It announced a $1 billion stock buyback program.
First Solar announces fifth U.S. manufacturing facility
The $1.1 billion factory is expected to add 3.5 GW of annual production capacity.
Thermal batteries unlock new opportunities for solar developers, financiers
The industrial sector accounts for one-third of global emissions. How can thermal batteries unlock the power of renewables for industry?
California utility announces launch of distributed energy management system
PG&E will coordinate resources like rooftop solar, electric vehicles and energy storage in partnership with Schneider Electric.
Top solar panel brands in performance, reliability, and quality
Solar modules are evaluated in the Renewable Energy Test Center annual PV Module Index.
Utility-scale solar and storage project updates across the U.S.
pv magazine USA provides a roundup of five utility-scale solar updates from Massachusetts to South Dakota.
