Sunrise brief: U.S. and China to dominate energy storage markets through 2030, report says
Also on the rise: Sunnova will market solar plus storage in Home Depot stores, and we take a look at top factors to consider in deciding whether to buy or lease your home solar panels.
Global energy storage demand is accelerating, Wood Mac says
The U.S. and China are expected to dominate the global storage market, making up more than 70% of total global installed capacity through 2030.
Sunnova targets storm-prone regions for home energy storage venture
The company said it will market solar and storage services through Home Depot stores in Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and locally in Reno, Nevada.
Sunrise brief: Westbridge Energy enters the U.S. market with a Texas solar acquisition
Also on the rise: Energy shortages in China could disrupt or halt deliveries, a Tier 1 manufacturer warns; Arevon acquires a solar+storage peaker project; and researchers explain how large-scale solar can cool nearby areas.
Arevon acquires solar-plus-storage peaker project
The Vikings Energy Farm is contracted for 20 years to provide resource adequacy and renewable energy to San Diego Community Power.
NREL and Sandia want to hear from you on solar+storage O&M issues
The laboratories are reaching out to industry to better understand how solar+storage technologies were selected, what O&M activities are being conducted, what data is being collected, and what ongoing challenges and needs exist in this space.
Sunrise brief: SunPower weighs options for its C&I business as it focuses on residential solar
Also on the rise: Massachusetts considers SMART program changes, EV demand could tighten li-ion battery supplies for utility energy storage, and Greenbacker adds to its Colorado solar portfolio.
Supply shortages likely to hit utility energy storage as EV demand grows, IHS Markit says
Cell manufacturers are expected to prioritize larger customers in the automotive industry over relatively small energy storage system integrators.
Massachusetts weighs SMART program changes
Some solar developers have said the proposed revisions would remove 90% of Bay State land from solar development opportunities.
RFP alert: AEP unit wants renewable resources and BESS for PJM region
The business unit is seeking renewable energy purchase agreements of up to 15 years for solar, wind, and BESS that begin operation starting in 2022.
