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.
FlexGen adds energy storage for rural Kansas utility
The 5.1 MWh system will include blackstart capability to help the Kansas Power Pool recover from a grid outage.
Sunrise brief: SunPower maps 2021 expansion plans, jobs growth
Also on the rise: Pivot Energy completes community solar projects, Enphase deal opens a new market segment, IREC gains from a solar donation, and NREL storage study outlines a four-step adoption process with big implications for the grid.
Virginia aims to make installing energy storage easier
The state is under a crunch to build out 3.1 GW of storage by 2035, but bills meant to remove lengthy regulatory approvals and ease the procurement of local permits are looking to alleviate the pressure.
