Utility-scale solar additions hit 46.8 GW since start of 2023, says Wiki-Solar
PV data consultancy Wiki-Solar says the world’s top solar developers have added nearly 50 GW of new solar capacity since early 2023, raising their cumulative capacity to 146.7 GW – more than one-fifth of the global total.
Sunrise brief: Robust demand for transferable tax credits
Also on the rise: Solar wins on cost. Retrofitting batteries increases solar plant revenue 29% to 81%. And more.
ESS uses iron flow battery deployments to adapt to new customer requirements
Oregon-based company said iron flow batteries can be a “fast response” storage technology.
Cincinnati Zoo completes 2.8 MW solar carport
Terrasmart has designed and manufactured a racking system for a 2.8 MW solar carport project at Ohio’s Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The site’s owners claim it is the largest publicly accessible solar array in the United States, providing shade for up to 800 vehicles.
New York homes in on zero-emissions goals with distributed solar and efficient housing
State hits a 6 GW milestone and is making $10 million available to builders of new efficient homes.
Eos to supply zinc aqueous batteries to Nebraska utility storage project
The 3MW/12MWh facility will use Wattmore’s energy management system and feature zinc aqueous batteries made by Eos.
Sunrun and New York utility embark on residential virtual power plant
In coordination with Orange and Rockland Utilities, the VPP program makes 300 solar-plus-storage systems available for grid stability.
Tribal fund will support predevelopment costs for 2 GW to 6 GW of solar on tribal lands
A tribal clean energy fund has raised $30 million to fund predevelopment costs for solar projects on tribal lands. Meeting predevelopment milestones will enable tribal communities to apply for federal loan support to complete the projects.
Developer bolsters 1.3 GW Vista Sands Solar proposal with detailed benefits analysis
Doral Renewables turns to research firm to show public health, ecosystem and economic benefits.
Sunrise brief: California farmers developing 20 GW solar-plus-storage plan
Also on the rise: Solar developer reduces tariff risk by engaging with supply chain platform. Optimal sites for solar projects are becoming harder to find. And more.
