Sunrise brief: Trio of utilities want to spend $650 million for 465 MW of solar and storage
Also on the rise: Talen Energy has plans for energy storage at two fossil power plants, and a novel CSP technology passes a test that has its backers breathing a little easier.
Hydrostor to develop 1 GW of long duration energy storage in California
The two projects will fill part of the 1,600 MW of long-duration energy storage that state regulators have said is needed by 2026.
Sunrise brief: Accela teams with NREL to launch SolarAPP+ for agencies and governments
Also on the rise: Zero-emission vehicle builder Hyzon Motors plans a Saudi production plant, and a project to use retired EV batteries for solar energy storage advances in a nationwide competition.
Duke plans to be 23% renewable by 2030
The company’s latest sustainability reports outlines efforts to increase renewable penetration and cut emissions, but are these changes coming soon enough?
Origis Energy to develop big solar project in Mississippi using TVA’s Green Invest
The 200 MW solar project will be one of the largest in the state but will help Knoxville, Tennessee, reach its renewable goals.
Tesla touts the market strength of its Powerwall energy storage product
In an earnings call, the company said that storage deployments grew 71% YoY and solar installations were its strongest in 2.5 years.
Commercial chain signs PPA for 57 MW of New York solar
The agreement will allow 75 stores to become solar-powered, while reserving capacity for a local community solar program.
New York State launches its fifth large-scale renewable solicitation
Twenty large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects are under construction in the state, paving the way for the state to meet its goal of having 70% of electricity come from renewable sources by 2030.
Americas set to lead global energy storage deployments, Wood Mac says
The U.S. tripled storage installations in 2020, accounting for 38% of new capacity, and is expected to lead future capacity additions.
Sunrise brief: Capital Power signs solar VPPA for Budweiser brewery
Also on the rise: CleanCapital inks a $300 million commitment from Manulife, Power Edison BESS to set sail, and Gen. Grant’s historic New York cottage gets a solar-plus-storage system.
