Utility Scale PV

Also on the rise: Verizon and Leeward Energy sign two PPAs totalling 360 MW. Researchers suggest that six terrawatt hours of energy storage would bring US to net zero. Duke Energy launches grid resilience testing with ‘Bring Your Own Battery’ program.

Part of a larger portfolio that also includes two wind projects, the solar installations have a combined capacity of 360 MW.

Also on the rise: LBNL report looks at increased panel density and electrical generation in utility-scale plants with trackers and fixed racking. Mississippi net metering rules boost low-income incentives. Microgrid on Prince Edward Island moves forward. NREL’s REopt platform helps optimize energy use in buildings. Learn how AI helps find defects in solar panels. CIT arranges $50 million New York community solar investment with Amp Energy. And more.

The loan will be used to expand the company’s solar portfolio through both originated and acquired projects, as well as allow the company to move towards its long-term growth goals, according to Pine Gate.

LBNL researchers have found that since 2011, utility-scale solar facilities have increased panel density by 43-52%, and electricity generation 25-33%, for single axis tracking and fixed racking systems, respectively.

Also on the rise: What PV installers need to know about fire safety. Experts discuss pricing, supply and demand in PV value chain. How the battery supply chain can bolster EV supply chain. Community solar launched by Lafayette Square and Invenergy. 8minute energy funding boost will grow its already large portfolio. Burns & McDonnell complete three lithium-ion battery energy storage systems in west Texas. And more.

The construction and design firm announced the completion of three 10 MW / 20 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage systems in west Texas, a region in which a rapidly increasing capacity of renewable energy is being brought online.

EIG’s investment enables 8minute to grow its portfolio and focus on innovation, which includes building smart solar power plants with integrated energy storage.

Also on the rise: Nitricity’s plasma reactor produces fertilzer with solar energy. Standard Solar acquires community solar project in Maryland. SIRC expects to realize big revenue boost from seven acquisitions. CS Energy deploys trackers in the Northeast, a region not known for tracker deployment.

Supply chain disruptions, spiking commodities costs, land use permitting uncertainties, and overwhelmed interconnection queues are driving up PPA costs and making supply scarce, but new buyers could bring innovative solutions to alleviate this stress in 2022.