New York community solar proposal “solving a problem that’s already been solved”
National Grid and NYSERDA have filed a petition with state regulators that would significantly change the opt-out community solar program structure. While this petition wasn’t filed maliciously, it could have a hugely negative effect on a flourishing market, according to one expert.
Solar Futures Study offers a roadmap for solar to decarbonize the grid
The NREL-led study said that by 2035 the U.S. would need to quadruple its yearly solar capacity additions and provide 40% of the electricity on the grid, on the order of 1,000 GW.
Briggs & Stratton acquires energy storage provider SimpliPhi Power
SimpliPhi Power designs and manufactures battery-based storage equipment using lithium ferrous phosphate battery cell chemistry.
Canadian Solar unit sells stake in California energy storage project
The Crimson storage project is the company’s first stand-alone storage project and holds two offtake contracts with local utilities.
Solar developers beware: Congress could revoke a key tax credit provision
An otherwise pro-renewables bill in Congress would repeal a key policy that has underpinned large-scale solar development. Up to now, few solar developers have been aware of this wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Here’s how you can help bring emergency solar to New Orleans
The Footprint Project is seeking hardware and monetary donations to construct solar power plus energy storage mobile microgrids in New Orleans. It also is the focus of a GoFundMe page.
OYA begins work on 140 MW New York community solar
The company plans to bring 140 MW of community solar online by the end of 2022, and has signed an agreement to bring as much as 240 MW to the state in the coming years.
Sunrise brief: Moss Landing batteries overheat, forcing the newly opened facility offline
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar signs O&M deal for two California solar and energy storage projects, studies uncover serious security threats tied to common EV chargers, and a new study outlines how 18GW of solar can power the Carolinas by 2030.
Moss Landing energy storage facility knocked offline after batteries overheat
The impacted facility went online in December 2020 and features lithium-ion batteries from LG Energy Solution. Fire crews found scorched battery racks and melted wires.
Canadian Solar signs O&M deals for solar and storage projects
The two California projects were developed by Recurrent Energy and are owned by Goldman Sachs Asset Management Renewable Power.
