Sunrise brief: NREL looks at how solar can cut its growing waste problem
Also on the rise: Dominion wants to add 1 GW of solar and energy storage in Virginia, SunPower inks an exclusive supply deal, and solar on new-build homes can shorten system payback times.
Dominion asks to add 1 GW of solar and energy storage in Virginia
In a related move, the utility bought a 20 MW/80 MWh energy storage facility that is expected to enter service in 2022.
Dominion proposes 1 GW of new Virginia solar + storage by 2023
The utility has proposed 15 new Dominion-owned and 32 new PPA projects, in pursuit of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2045.
Skyrocketing energy, carbon prices already make green hydrogen competitive
Gas and electricity prices are putting the global economy under pressure while also opening huge opportunities for solar, renewables, and green hydrogen.
Sunrise brief: New York’s latest community solar program is a big one
Also on the rise: PG&E faces another lawsuit over its alleged role in a major California wildfire, B&W takes a stake in a solar contractor, and the newest Tracking the Sun report offers insights into distributed solar deployment.
One of Canada’s largest proposed solar projects finishes environmental study
The 230 MW Georgetown Solar Project is under development by Westbridge Energy Corp., and is expected to start construction as early as August 2022.
‘Build here,’ BLM says of Utah land targeted for up to 600 MW of solar
Milford Flats is available due to the Energy Act of 2020, which aims to deploy 25 GW of solar, wind, and geothermal on public lands no later than 2025.
Partners to recycle EV batteries for solar energy storage
Hyundai Motor Group will test the energy storage system business model and expand its scope to include hydrogen.
Munich Re unit buys into two California solar and energy storage projects
The projects are on BLM land east of Los Angeles and are slated to enter service in late 2021.
Sunrise brief: Soltec books tracker orders for 700 MW of solar capacity
Also on the rise: Price increases and trade uncertainty weigh on solar, TVA prices a green bond offering, and we look at factors that affect rooftop solar longevity.
