Sunrise brief: Historic Pittsburgh steel plant reopens to make components for the US solar industry
Also on the rise: Solar tariff moratorium creates upside, but supply challenges still loom. GE partners with Department of Energy on solar, energy storage, grid integration research. And more.
Solar tariff moratorium creates upside, but supply challenges still loom
Wood Mackenzie boosted its utility-scale solar deployment forecast following the executive branch two-year pause on antidumping tariffs, but the uncertainty caused a latent effect on the industry. Plus, other uncertainties persist.
Huck Finn Solar Project will be Missouri’s largest to date at 200 MW
Developed by EDF Renewables, the Huck Finn project is expected to generate $14 million for local communities.
Sunrise brief: It takes more than recycling to establish a circular economy for solar and batteries
Also on the rise: California moves a step closer to opt-in dynamic pricing to help balance renewables. Community solar leader New York State gets another 25.4 MW across five projects. And more.
Leyline invests $10 million to support 1 GW of solar development
The investment will support Solterra Energy’s pipeline of 1 GW of distributed generation and utility-scale solar energy projects across the eastern United States.
Sunrise brief: Senator Schumer–Prioritize sweeping clean energy legislation
Also on the rise: Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and colleagues questioned the emergency declaration. First Solar lands order from National Grid for 2 GW of solar modules. And more.
Constellation, Bank of America agree to 160 MW solar supply deal
The agreement is expected to cover 17% of Bank of America’s global annual energy consumption and marks the latest in a flurry of supply deals for the 1.3 GW Mammoth Solar project.
Georgia solar project activated; 650,000 panels and batteries included
A 195.5 MW solar, 40MW/80MWh energy storage project developed by RWE Renewables has reached commercial operations.
SEPA seeks nominations for 2022 Utility Transformation Awards
Entries must fit within the criteria of innovation, collaboration, and replicability and are due by July 22.
First Solar lands order from National Grid for 2 GW of solar modules
National Grid Renewables and First Solar have partnered on multiple projects in the past, including the 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project in Illinois and the 275 MW Noble Solar and 125 MWh Storage Project in Texas.
