Sunrise brief: The Inflation Reduction Act springs into action to benefit U.S. communities and business
Also on the rise: Regulatory gaps in solar inverters: The pressing need for oversight. Silfab Solar signs agreement with NorSun for U.S.-made wafers. And more.
Industry leaders share insights on cost-competitive grid storage
Attacking the duck curve will take a shower of storage solutions including nickel-hydrogen and iron-flow
EnerVenue launches new metal-hydrogen battery variant
EnerVenue says the battery’s efficiency ranges from 80% to 90%, depending on the cycle rate, and claims that its energy density per square foot is equal to or even better than lithium-ion batteries.
Eos Energy aims for 8 GWh of annual energy storage production capacity in the U.S. by 2026
The company’s zinc halide storage systems are specifically designed for long-duration energy storage, including utility-scale as well as microgrid applications.
Sunrise brief: Qcells to enter into $3 billion supply agreement for U.S.-made polysilicon
Also on the rise: Carrier launches new series of high-temperature heat pumps. Ampt introduces 70 kW output solar string optimizer. And more.
Qcells to enter into $3 billion supply agreement for U.S.-made polysilicon
Hanwha Qcells will make sizable prepayments to help restart the REC Silicon plant in Moses Lake, Washington, expected by November 1, 2023, with a goal of reaching full capacity by the end of 2024.
Sunrise brief: Non-lithium long-duration battery to join Salt River Project
Also on the rise: Yaskawa Solectria Solar introduces 175 kW to 250 kW utility-scale string inverters. DOE supports retooling of U.S. automotive factories for electric vehicle revolution. And more.
Yaskawa Solectria Solar introduces 175 kW to 250 kW utility-scale string inverters
The U.S.-made inverters are optimized for First Solar modules qualify for the domestic content bonus tax credit, said the company.
DOE supports retooling of U.S. automotive factories for electric vehicle revolution
The Department of Energy $15.5 billion package will provide grants and loans to retrofit existing manufacturing centers, and bolster battery manufacturing, with a focus on high-quality jobs.
Sunrise brief: Nexamp orders 1.5 GW of Heliene solar modules
Also on the rise: Highway-side solar in three California counties can power 270,000 homes. Summit Ridge Energy to develop six rooftop community solar projects in Maryland. And more.
