Recurrent Energy signs deal with PG&E for energy storage capacity
The 350 MW / 1,400 MWh Crimson project will be one of the largest battery energy storage projects in the world when it comes online beginning in summer 2022.
Who is working against distributed solar: State campaigns in the East
A new report explores who is behind efforts to curb distributed energy and solar deployment. In this part, we look at the report’s investigation of state-level campaigns focused on the eastern U.S.
EDP Renewables awarded 13th New York community solar project
The project is part of a boom that has seen nearly 550 MW of capacity added in the last two years.
Maine city pauses all solar development for 180 days
Leaders in the state’s capitol have halted all development and consideration of large-scale solar projects, following public outcry over the aesthetics of the installations.
Sunrise brief: Automaker joins UL in push to give EV batteries a second life
Also on the rise: Aurora Solar expands its market reach with Folsom Labs deal, and researchers offer novel approaches to designing an east-west oriented solar project.
East-west orientation? Here are two new approaches to designing your solar project
Developers say the design approach can prevent soil deterioration and still offer the same yield as south-oriented PV plants.
Sunrise brief: Hanwha, LG Electronics, and Mission Solar join call for import tariff extension
Also on the rise: Former utility exec Mary Powell takes over as CEO of Sunrun, talks stall on an Illinois clean energy bill, and you’ve got $30 billion to spend: Nuclear or solar?
Standard Solar acquires 35 MW solar portfolio in Maine
The acquisition brings the company’s total generation portfolio well over 200 MW, with all projects set to begin construction in the next 12 months.
Sunrun names Mary Powell as CEO and looks to faster growth to finish the year
Powell is the former CEO of Green Mountain Power and takes over Sunrun’s corporate leadership as the company revises its growth outlook.
You’ve got $30 billion to spend and a climate crisis. Nuclear or solar?
Research suggests we can power 80% of the U.S. with wind, solar, and 12 hours of energy storage, but being able to replace a nuclear power plant hasn’t been financially viable. Is that about to change?
