‘The strategy is to go big.’ A conversation with SEIA’s Abigail Ross Hopper
In a wide-ranging interview, Ross Hopper discussed supply chain challenges, the hope for federal policy certainty, workforce diversity, and the need to act “with boldness and vision.”
Total adds to its U.S. utility-scale solar and storage portfolio
The French energy giant acquired a development pipeline of 2.2 GW of solar and 600 MW of co-located storage assets.
Southern Power adding energy storage to two California solar farms
The company said retrofitting its existing solar projects with energy storage will help enhance California’s grid reliability.
SunPower launches home solar and storage monitoring app
The SunPower solar monitoring app draws inspiration for its user interface from non-energy sources such as Spider-Man.
Sunrise brief: Tesla, Fluence, and RES are leading storage system integrators, report says
Also on the rise: Duke Energy launches an EV adoption support business, Boralex closes on a portfolio deal, Priority Power acquires Satori Energy, Fourth Wave spins off a business unit, and Punxsutawney Phil digs solar.
Sunrise brief: GM goes all in on carbon neutrality, EV transition
Also on the rise: BESS blackstart capability for a major California power station, and Lightsource pb signs a VPPA for a big solar facility in Indiana
In earnings calls, Tesla sharpens its focus on solar and NextEra eyes historic growth
Elon Musk said “it will not be long before Tesla is, by far, the market leader in solar.”
Sunrise brief: 400 MWh BESS from AES enters service
Also on the rise: Republic says ‘I do’ to Romeo on electric trash trucks, Lux names top 20 startups for 2020, ReneSola raises $250 million, and New Jersey regulators approve an EV infrastructure plan.
National Grid seeks OK to let battery project participate in NYISO market
The utility said the small storage project goes unused for most of the year and could offer big learning opportunities.
Hawaiian Electric saw a 55% increase in home solar installations in 2020
Almost 6,000 new rooftop solar systems were installed across Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County, 78% of which included battery storage.
