Sunrise brief: Tesla batteries will energize a 240 MWh Apple energy storage project
Also on the rise: SaskPower will build a battery energy storage system, Energize Ventures and CDPQ will invest $125 million in energy transformation tech, and Loanpal securitizes $421 million of residential solar loans.
Alliant Energy proposes 414 MW more of Wisconsin solar
The six projects would range in size from 50 to 100 MW and would almost double the state’s current installed solar capacity.
Developer Ørsted advances solar and wind project
The nearly $500 million project includes 250 MW of solar and is the Danish company’s largest onshore development to date.
S&B USA acquires a massive solar project coming to Texas
The 260 MW Brazoria West Solar Project was sold by Savion and marks S&B USA’s second solar buy since entering the U.S. market.
Vote Solar begins work in Pennsylvania, pushes for greater renewable commitment
March is turning into one of the busiest months ever for solar in Pennsylvania, at least legislation-wise. The latest bill would lift the state’s renewable energy goal from 8% by 2026 to 18%, with a 5.5% solar carveout.
South Carolina’s solar boom continues as another 100 MW of capacity enters service
The 98 MW Centerfield Solar project enters service, marking Pine Gate’s 18th operational project in South Carolina.
IHS Markit forecasts 181 GW of new PV capacity for this year
The U.K.-based analyst has raised its outlook for new PV additions in 2021 by around 23 GW. Due to strong demand, leading module manufacturers are sold out for the first half of the year.
Facebook and General Motors sign up for Kentucky solar
The two corporations signed up for solar energy capacity using Tennessee Valley Authority’s Green Invest program.
Sunrise brief: DOE sets a goal to cut solar costs by 60% in 10 years
The Energy Department set a goal of achieving 2 cents/kWh by 2030, and announced an initial $128 million in funding to support technology development.
Sunrise brief: LADWP can reach 100% renewable energy as early as 2035, NREL study says
Also on the rise: Watch a YouTube overview of the LA100 study, solar had a strong start to 2021, and energy storage could reach almost 60 GW by mid-century.
