AES to supply Microsoft with 110 MW of solar, 220 MWh of storage
The capacity will be used to support Microsoft’s data centers in California and builds on an earlier supply agreement between the two companies in Virginia.
Predictive, proactive, whole home energy management system SunPower One unveiled
Maxeon Solar Technologies released an integrated home energy management system, designed to engage with solar PV, batteries, heating and cooling, appliances, and more.
SEIA launches non-profit institute to accelerate growth of solar and storage
Solar and Storage Industries Institute will tackle land use issues, antiquated rate designs, interconnection roadblocks, and more.
Funding announced for US battery manufacturing, processing, and recycling
$3.1 billion is available to increase production of American-made batteries, with a separate $60 million to support second-life applications for used EV batteries, along with development of processes for recycling materials back into the battery supply chain.
Sunrise brief: Elon Musk wins SolarCity lawsuit, avoids over $2 billion judgement
Also on the rise: Power Electronic Grid Interface streamlines the transition to a more modern grid. RFP Alert: Dominion Energy Virginia seeks 1.2 GW of solar and wind, 125 MW storage. Convergent announces operation of Maryland solar and storage portfolio. Ultracapacitor sonar seeking a 100% solar and wind grid.
Ultracapacitor sonar seeking a 100% solar and wind grid
Reactive Technologies uses an ultracapacitor to send signals into the grid that help managers determine the level of system inertia, supporting power grid stability, and they’re coming to the United States.
Sunrise brief: Lion Energy donates $400,000 worth of portable solar PV modules and generators to Ukraine
Also on the rise: Gigawatt-scale Hydrogen Optimized water electrolyzer factory planned for South Texas. Vermont brewery installs the largest solar canopy in the state. CubicPV, Waaree sign 1 GW PV cell supply deal. Anti-rooftop solar bill vetoed: An industry reacts. Commercial and industrial solar EPC firm takes a holistic approach to greening buildings.
MIT, NREL researchers develop 40%-efficient thermophotovoltaic cell for grid-scale thermal batteries
The device is described as a heat engine with no moving parts that is able to produce power from a heat source of between 1,900 to 2,400 C. This concept is known as thermal energy grid storage (TEGS) and consists of a low-cost, grid-scale storage technology that uses thermophotovoltaic cells to convert heat to electricity above 2,000 C.
SEIA cuts solar deployment forecast 46% in light of anti-circumvention investigation
The newest update to the organization’s survey for solar workers and companies shows increasingly drastic outcomes for the solar industry if tariffs are imposed on the countries under investigation.
LG Energy Solution Q1 net income cut in half by materials costs and supply chain challenges, with sights set on strong EV market
The battery specialist plans to boost smart battery manufacturing and make strategic materials investments to drive down costs, increase profit
