The American supply chain is alive and well!
We’re on the cusp of what could be a rebirth of American manufacturing and innovation in energy resilience, says the CEO of Eos Energy, as corporations race to reduce emissions and meet climate change goals.
Sunrise brief: Starbucks-backed community solar is serving up energy in New York State
Also on the rise: The interconnection logjam for solar is large and growing, says Berkeley Lab in an upcoming study; price quotes for solar saw a big drop in the second half of 2020; and an Illini solar farm lives up to its name by planting a pollinator habitat.
Records fall as clean energy sector posts a strong start to 2021
Fifteen utility-scale solar projects and two energy storage projects became operational during the first quarter, alongside a 40% increase in wind capacity. Even more is on the horizon, according to a new report.
Sunrise brief: Hawaiian Electric calls for maximum customer-owned solar to hit decarbonization goals
Also on the rise: DOE funds university hydrogen research, Canadian Solar backs an AI-based energy storage tech provider, Mitsubishi partners to develop hydrogen storage for U.S. markets, and two Canadian companies float a ‘blue’ hydrogen plan.
California’s grid is better off than a year ago, but worries linger as CAISO looks toward summer
Around 2 GW of new resources are on their way, but a repeat of last year’s hot summer weather could stress a grid that remains susceptible to high demand for energy.
Regulators approve energy storage plans, but question their cost and overall benefits
Potomac Edison proposed the two projects in response to Maryland’s Energy Storage Pilot Program, which was established in 2019.
Sunrise brief: GAF Energy will shift solar roof production from Asia to Silicon Valley
Also on the rise: More community solar comes to Colorado, battery energy storage will support Dominica’s grid via a UAE international development fund, and Carbon Neutral Energy says ‘howdy’ to Texas.
ERCOT sees adequate resources to meet record-setting summer electricity demand
Solar rooftop additions are unlikely to shave much from the record load that the grid operator expects as the economy recovers and hot and dry weather push demand growth.
Agilitas Energy starts work on stand-alone battery energy storage system
The 3 MW/9MWh system is being built to avoid costly re-construction of existing transmission lines in part of Rhode Island.
Enel Green Power NA plans 1.5 GW of new renewables and energy storage capacity
The company said it has more than 2.3 GW of renewable generation under construction, and by mid-year will have 606 MW of battery storage capacity under way.
