Alencon expands its Philly R&D and manufacturing facility
The company has also doubled its workforce and improved the energy efficiency of the facility, which is used to manufacture Alencon’s galvanically isolated DC:DC optimizers and research next-generation technology innovations.
Appalachian Power looks to add 300 MW of solar over the next three years
The utility has released its short-term energy plan, as required by the Virginia Clean Economy Act.
NovaSource acquires Heliolytics
The deal was made as part of NovaSource’s goal to expand its suite of full lifecycle services in renewables operations and maintenance.
SunVest New Energy awarded 38 MW of community solar in Illinois
The capacity was awarded under the Illinois Adjustable Block Program, which was approved in September, after months of industry stagnation.
iSun wins $29 million solar canopy order for EV charging stations
The company is planned to deliver 1,780 off-grid solar canopies, its largest order yet.
People on the Move: Solar Energy World, energyOrbit, Fusion Fuel Green, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Build Back Better Act is in urgent need of a new sales pitch
Also on the rise: GAF Energy jumps into Tesla’s market with solar roofing tiles. Residential solar and battery storage soared in 2021. Wallbox EV charger works in both directions. Ibredola files appeal with New Mexico supreme court. The 9,604 MW of new utility-scale solar reported by FERC for the first ten months of 2021 is the most ever added in the U.S. in a 10-month period.
TVA attempts to block solar cooperative
The Tennessee-based power provider is trying to bar approval of a solar co-op in its territory. Project supporters are accusing TVA of protecting a monopoly.
EDP Renewables sells stake in 200 MW solar project to Connor Clark & Lunn
The project is among the largest ever proposed in Indiana and Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative has a 20-year contract in place to buy the electricity generated.
Negotiating solar contracts in uncertain times
Developers and contractors who have a long-term perspective and make calculated decisions about today’s multifaceted risks – from tariff uncertainty to COVID to supply chain issues to component compatibility – will ultimately be best positioned to succeed.
