Houston landfill site to host large solar and energy storage system
The 52 MW solar, 150 MWh storage project is set to reach commercial operation in 2023. It brings the benefit of local, clean energy in close proximity to Houston’s electricity demand centers.
Half a penny for “near firm” solar and trillions in renewable opportunities
NextEra, the United States’ largest renewable company sees 3.5 TW renewable capacity installations through 2050 worth $2 trillion. These figures could double if we were to fully decarbonize the economy.
Sunrise brief: Real-time pricing that balances renewables could save $33 billion per year
Also on the rise: Alsym Energy emerges from stealth mode to introduce non-flammable batteries. 50 states of solar incentives: New Jersey. And more.
SEIA proposes how to extricate hundreds of gigawatts of solar from interconnection queues
As applications to interconnect solar and storage projects have “skyrocketed,” the national solar trade group recommends ways to speed interconnection on both the transmission and distribution grids.
Alliant Energy begins construction on 414 MW of solar in Wisconsin
The projects were approved under the second phase of Alliant Energy’s solar development plans, and are part of the company’s larger Clean Energy Blueprint, a plan that will effectively increase the state’s installed solar capacity by just under 130%.
Sunrise brief: EV battery capable of 98% charge in less than ten minutes
Also on the rise: REC Silicon and Ferroglobe agreement will help establish fully traceable US-based solar supply chain. Toyota unveils 8.7 kWh battery for residential applications. And more.
Avangrid asserts its place in the US renewable future
With $40 billion in assets and operations across 24 US states, and over 7 GW of wind and solar power facilities, Avangrid’s new Onshore President & CEO, Jose Antonio Miranda sat down with pv magazine to discuss his company’s ongoing renewable development strategy, and why he feels he’s the right person for the job.
EDF Renewables signs 1 GW of NYSERDA solar and storage contracts
The developer was awarded contracts for three large projects that combine for 1 GW of capacity.
Duke Energy Florida completes its first solar project in 750 MW plan
The 75 MW facility will serve the utility’s Clean Energy Connection program.
Sunrise brief: Democrats optimistic Manchin will cooperate on climate bill
Also on the rise: US government drops land lease rates for renewables by as much as 50%. Three in one: wind, solar, and storage facility completed in Oregon. And more.
