Sunrise brief: Solar stocks plummet, market is “wildly emotional” about Trump
Also on the rise: 500 GW of solar could interconnect at existing fossil-fired generators. The great untapped potential of virtual power plants
global installed PV capacity tops 2 TW. And more.
The great untapped potential of virtual power plants
We need every tool in the toolkit to improve grid reliability, and we need them now, RMI’s managing director, Mark Dyson, told the pv magazine USA Week audience.
Sunrise brief: Utility-scale solar tracker provider FTC Solar posts loss in Q3 earnings
Also on the rise: U.S. solar industry association at COP29. $110 million secured for 300 MWh battery project in California. And more.
esVolta secures $110 million for 300 MWh battery project in California
The energy storage facility in San Jose will provide resource adequacy support to Pacific Gas & Electric.
Sunrise brief: Are California’s electricity prices rising because customers are installing solar panels?
Also on the rise: Addressing toxicity concerns in lithium batteries. Battery recycler wins $475 million loan from Department of Energy. And more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
From production to disposal: Addressing toxicity concerns in lithium batteries
As we strive for an equitable and sustainable energy future, addressing safety and toxicity challenges are driving the search for innovative, lithium-free battery technologies that can offer comparable performance without compromising safety or environmental impact.
City of Phoenix embraces second-life batteries
A pilot project uses remanufactured lithium batteries from electric forklifts to power lighting in a Phoenix park.
Sunrise brief: Solar stocks nosedive as Trump victory is secured
Also on the rise: The future of clean energy policies in a new Trump administration. Freyr battery jumps into solar manufacturing with acquisition Trina’s assets. And more.
EDF Renewables clinches PPA for 250 MW/1000 MWh battery project in Arizona
A 250 MW battery with 4-hour duration will supply energy storage services to the Arizona Public Service utility company.
