New battery chemistry tweak could double electric vehicle range
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a revolutionary lithium-metal battery chemistry that they believe will allow EV batteries to almost double capacity, while also overcoming historic setbacks.
Sunrise brief: DOE aims to cut long-duration storage costs by 90% in a decade
Also on the rise: Altus Power is being acquired and will be NYSE-listed as “AMPS”, and Universal Hydrogen signs letters of intent to convert commercial aircraft to hydrogen.
Energy storage aggregation unlocks benefits for homeowners, grid operators, and installers
Companies like Sunrun are implementing grid services using smart batteries to unlock benefits for the residential end-user and the grid at large. Recent research from New Zealand suggests these benefits could be dramatic.
Sunrise brief: New York power plant will swap renewable hydrogen for natural gas
Also on the rise: SoCalEdison launches a $436 million EV charge program; Ohio adds a hurdle for renewable project developers; and Cummins begins testing a hydrogen-fueled ICE.
Sunrise brief: Convalt Energy wins approval for a 700 MW solar module production plant
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar wins a big energy storage bid, report makes a case for lots more rooftop solar in California, and Babcock & Wilcox will market a 100-hour, 135 MW energy storage technology.
In high tide or low tide, solar plus storage by your side
With apologies to Bob Marley, we take a look at a solar-powered yacht that represents part of a larger push to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Sunrise brief: SEIA outlines solar priorities in the federal infrastructure bill
Also on the rise: Jinko Solar and Maersk agree to work to ease shipping bottlenecks; and House and Senate bills target interstate rights-of-way for clean energy development, EV charging, and high-speed internet.
Solar 101: Accessorize your rooftop PV with batteries, panels, and EV chargers
Rooftop solar is just the start, as energy storage, smart electrical panels, and EV chargers enter the mainstream for solar owners. Here’s a guide to matching your solar array with some of the most popular accessories.
Sunrise brief: Regulators approve nearly 1 GW of solar PPAs for Georgia Power
Also on the rise: FirstSolar investment targets social equity gaps, BlackRock gains backers for a clean energy finance vehicle, Hull Street acquires developer Foundation Solar, and Koch Strategic Platforms invests in an energy storage tech firm.
Q CELLS, Samsung enter into ‘Zero Energy Home’ partnership
By combining hardware and software platforms, the two aim to create ‘zero energy homes,’ where energy is produced and used optimally on-site.
