Kentucky regulators approve plan for 900% increase in renewable energy
Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities will install 877 MW of solar, 500 MWh of energy storage, and will retire several fossil fuel plants.
U.S. Geological Survey and Berkeley Labs release updated solar project database
All solar projects greater than 1 MW have been location-verified by image and latitude and longitude and put into an easier-to-move-around map.
Sunrise brief: Solar-plus-storage outperforms diesel in military survivability analysis
Also on the rise: BLM seeks public comment for 5.3 GW of solar projects in Nevada. Ramping up grid-scale energy storage. And more.
BLM seeks public comment for 5.3 GW of solar projects in Nevada
Proposed utility-scale solar-plus-storage projects would add enough capacity to power approximately 4 million households.
Sunrise brief: Maine residents vote against creating new utility
Also on the rise: U.S. solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024. China expected to dominate solar manufacturing through 2026. And more.
U.S. solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024
The Energy Information Administration forecasts solar will generate 14% more electricity than hydropower in 2024.
Sunrise brief: Utility-scale solar costs to rise, residential solar costs to decline
Also on the rise: Major U.S. solar developer announces recycling plans. Bluetti introduces new modular residential battery system. And more.
Major U.S. solar developer announces recycling plans
EDF Renewables North America signs on with Solarcycle to recycle damaged or broken solar panels.
Sunrise brief: Solar module prices dive to record low
Also on the rise: Most states are doing a less than stellar job at deploying microgrids. California Six Flags to install 12 MW solar carport. And more.
Aspen Power completes 49.4 MW of solar projects in Georgia
The projects will provide power to Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power.
