Sunrise brief: DOE aims to expand community solar by 700% in four years
Also on the rise: Under new ownership, a Norwegian module maker could add 1 GW of U.S. capacity; Sunrun add $1 billion to a finance facility; and a natural gas-friendly renewable energy bill passes in North Carolina.
Convergent acquires 5 MW/20 MWh energy storage project in NYC
The system would be connected to the ConEdison grid as a distributed generation asset, and could come online in 2022.
Iron flow battery tech shows promise for mid-duration energy storage
The ESS battery systems have a prescribed design life of 25 years, but the battery modules, electrolyte, plumbing, and other components may well last for decades longer with proper maintenance.
Sunrise brief: Module maker taps Georgia for new manufacturing plant
Also on the rise: Using AI to detect faults in residential solar systems, Georgia Power gets an OK for a BESS, and China’s power woes are affecting U.S. solar markets.
Georgia Power wins approval for a battery energy storage system
The Mossy Branch Battery Facility will connect to and charge directly from the electric transmission grid.
Sunrise brief: U.S. and China to dominate energy storage markets through 2030, report says
Also on the rise: Sunnova will market solar plus storage in Home Depot stores, and we take a look at top factors to consider in deciding whether to buy or lease your home solar panels.
Global energy storage demand is accelerating, Wood Mac says
The U.S. and China are expected to dominate the global storage market, making up more than 70% of total global installed capacity through 2030.
Sunnova targets storm-prone regions for home energy storage venture
The company said it will market solar and storage services through Home Depot stores in Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and locally in Reno, Nevada.
Hurricane-resistant solar and energy storage microgrid to be built in Puerto Rico
The Enel X-constructed microgrid will power project partner Eaton’s manufacturing operations.
Competition is the sunshine that solar (and storage) need
For the residential solar industry in the U.S. to grow, the field of technological innovation and solution diversity must grow beyond the current market share.
