Ryan Kennedy
Solar power from space by 2030? Advocacy group shows how
In Beyond Earth’s vision, space solar power systems would include photovoltaics and concentrators, along with wireless power transmission systems, including microwave and laser power transmission.
Hyundai and UL ally to give EV batteries a second life
The two agreed to advance safe deployment and use of second-life battery energy storage systems.
Kansas City pilots streetlight-mounted EV chargers
The program aims to address equity and accessibility for EV charging, which can be a challenge for apartment-dwellers.
Sunlight trims interest rates for residential solar loans
The race to the bottom for interest rates has been a trend in recent years, and Sunlight is the latest to join the party.
U.S. to net-zero carbon by 2050 will be a steep climb
Under one scenario, Worley and Princeton estimated that the U.S. would need to build 800 MW of solar every week for the next 30 years to achieve carbon neutrality.
New York adds $52.5 million in community solar incentives for low-income residents
The program includes low-to-moderate-income subscribers, affordable housing providers, and organizations working with disadvantaged communities.
Invenergy boosts battery energy storage component in Wisconsin solar project
The Paris Solar Energy Center was approved by regulators, but the developer is now asking to increase the storage total to 110 MW.
Crystal arrangement results in 1,000x more power from ferroelectric solar cells
Researchers discovered a ferroelectric crystal lattice that increases a solar cell’s photovoltaic effect by a factor of 1,000.
As Maui approaches 100% renewables, NREL models grid options
Maui’s electric power grid is expected to operate with 100% solar and wind on an instantaneous basis as early as 2024, and NREL is helping the island plan to reliably supply electricity.
Startup Sunday: EnergyX aims to cut Li-ion battery costs with a novel technology
Also starting up: Edgehog secures funding for its self-cleaning, anti-reflective glass; and Maana Electric looks to the Moon for its shipping container-sized PV module factories.
