Ryan Kennedy
From brownfields to brightfields: A land-filled with renewables opportunity
Landfills and other brownfields present a unique opportunity for renewable energy development. Jon Powers of CleanCapital and Paul Curran of BQ Energy share their views.
As electricity rates rose 7.5% last year, solar offers bill stability
U.S. electricity rates have increased precipitously over time. Residential solar can act as a safeguard against utility rate uncertainty.
Enteligent releases dual solar optimizer with rapid shutdown, monitoring
The residential solutions company introduced an optimizer model that can be paired to two solar panels.
Birch Creek Energy acquires utility-scale solar developer
Washington, D.C.-based Foundation Solar is comprised of a team of solar industry veterans that have developed, acquired and managed over 6 GW of generation assets over the past two decades.
Ultrathin solar cells self-repair radiation damage in space
Third-party testing confirms a high level of resilience to the conditions of space in silicon-based solar cells developed by Arizona-based Solestial.
North Carolina rulings dent rooftop solar value
Net metering payments were slashed while a new efficiency incentive was also unexpectedly rejected.
CleanCapital acquires 26.2 MW, 10-project solar portfolio
The Rhode Island projects range from 250 kW to 5.4 MW and include rehabilitated brownfield sites, landfills, and serve organizations like the YMCA and low-income housing authorities.
Silicon anode lithium-ion battery cell with 500 Wh/kg density
Amprius received third-party verification of the performance of its battery cell that offers high power density in a lightweight package.
Renewables generation predictability can improve profitability
A study from the University of Adelaide shows how improved predictability can improve the operation of solar assets.
Four legislative actions for an equitable energy transition
Senator Ed Markey shares his vision of permit and interconnection reform, community engagement, and environmental justice.
