Ryan Kennedy
How varied energy storage can enable a low-cost renewable energy future
Analysis from NREL shows that high-renewable operation is possible, and less expensive, when a variety of energy storage technologies are used.
Highway-side solar could produce 36 TWh annually
A collaboration between universities, nonprofits, and a geospatial mapper led to development of a highway solar evaluation tool.
A solar array is headed to a New York landfill
New Energy Equity closed on a 7 MW solar array at a former landfill, the latest in a national trend.
SolarEdge launches residential battery and inverter
The DC-coupled battery has 94.5% round-trip efficiency and the inverter offers up to 11.4 kW power and 10.3 kW backup power.
$40 million for 40 projects as DOE steps up push to decarbonize
The Energy Department announced nearly $40 million in funding for projects aimed at increasing the lifespan, reliability, and industrial use of solar.
Leeward Renewable signs PPA for 72 MW solar, 144 MWh storage
The project is Leeward’s fourth PPA serving customers of community choice aggregators in the Kern County area north of Los Angeles.
Targeted marketing, more supportive policies could boost low-income solar adoption
A new study finds that solar installers submit fewer quotes to low-income households, creating a supply-side barrier to solar adoption.
A shift in focus is coming for a DOE loan program
The proposed fy 2022 budget begins a process of ensuring that federal funding no longer directly subsidizes fossil fuels.
SolRiver Capital acquires solar projects in Oregon
The utility-scale and community solar projects, developed by Sulus Solar, are expected to have a combined 38 MW of capacity.
Kentucky’s solar pipeline looks impressive
A 125 MW project planned by utility LG&E KU joins multiple other 100+ MW projects approved by state regulators this year.
