Ryan Kennedy
Are batteries the best option for energy storage?
While other options exist, lithium-ion batteries are becoming the preferred way to store energy from renewable energy sources, with the help of IEC Standards.
Japanese manufacturer Toyo Solar announces 2 GW panel factory in U.S.
The company filed its intent to raise $100 million for a future U.S.-based TOPCon solar cell factory.
Global solar manufacturing reaches 1.2 TW, said Bloomberg NEF
In its 3Q 2024 global market outlook, Bloomberg forecast the world will install 592 GW in 2024, up one 33% from last year.
Maxeon to offer warranty support for bankrupt SunPower
After closing its business, eligible SunPower customers will have their warranty supported by Maxeon.
Accelerating electrification through rate design
Economist-at-large Ahmad Faruqui proposes an incremental electric rate design that encourages electrification, lowering bills and lowering utility operating costs.
One in nine U.S. K-12 students attend a school with solar panels
Over 1.8 GW of solar is installed at nearly 9,000 schools across the United States, said a report from Generation180.
EVLO introduces 5 MWh containerized battery energy storage system
The company’s new battery energy storage system packs 5 MWh and two- to four-hour duration in a 20-foot container.
Construction begins at Arevon 192 MW solar project in Indiana
Along with a 73 MW project, the two Pike County projects represent almost $400 million in investment.
Self-storage provider embraces community solar at over 1,000 rooftops
National Storage Affiliates agreed to develop a plan to install over 100 MW of rooftop solar, developed in 42 states and Puerto Rico across roughly 1,000 locations.
Existing California solar customers may get blindsided with net metering cuts
Customers that have invested in solar under NEM 1.0 and 2.0 may be forced into a regulatory scheme that would threaten their return on investment, based on guidance from the California Public Advocates office.
