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.
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.
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.
Study outlines how 18 GW of solar can be deployed in the Carolinas by 2030
Tripling the amount of solar to be added in the Carolinas compared to Duke Energy’s plans would yield cost savings, a Brattle Group study found.
Sunrise brief: PPA signed for 300 MW solar, 600 MWh BESS project
Also on the rise: A WTO panel rejected China’s complaint about Trump-era solar tariffs, Wallbox will produce EV chargers in Texas, and check out these flexible solar panels for vehicle integration.
EDF Renewables inks PPA for 300 MW of solar and 600 MWh of battery energy storage
The Desert Quartzite Solar+Storage Project is in Riverside County, California, and could enter service in early 2024.
Sunrise brief: Revised rules could make it easier to use public lands for solar
Also on the rise: LG will supply RWE with 200 MW of storage, SB Energy signs a PPA for a Texas solar project, and Invenergy lines up financing for a 200 MW Michigan solar project.
Invenergy lines up finance for 200 MW Michigan project
The developer has three separate long-term power purchase agreements with utilities for the output.
LG to supply RWE with 200 MW of storage
The capacity will be coming across two RWE solar + storage projects in the US, though the specific projects have not yet been announced.
Sunrise brief: 418 MW solar project enters service in Texas
Also on the rise: Invenergy will develop 127 MW of solar for Guzman Energy, Silfab doubles its U.S. manufacturing capacity, and our inertia is making us vulnerable to disaster.
