Engie acquires Broad Reach Power
Engie has acquired 350 MW of operating storage assets and 880 MW of assets under construction from U.S. battery specialist Broad Reach Power, with commissioning of the latter assets expected by the end of 2024.
“Make it burn” and other lithium-ion first responder guidance
American Clean Power has published a guide for first responders on lithium-ion battery energy storage system emergencies, offering insights based on the 2023 NFPA 855 code revision.
Sunrise brief: Arizona to vote on 37% slash to solar net metering
Also on the rise: Microsoft invests in 6.6 MW solar facility in Mississippi. Texas to activate its first virtual power plants. And more.
Texas to activate its first virtual power plants
A pilot project tests how consumer-owned small energy devices like batteries, generators, electric vehicle chargers and more can be virtually aggregated and participate in the wholesale electricity market.
Sunrise brief: How to avoid solar antidumping tariffs
Also on the rise: California utility pays $175,000 settlement for false ‘renewable’ advertising. Through workforce partnership, Lyft offers solar workers a ride to work. And more.
Extended grid infrastructure grant deadline encourages more Native Nations to apply
The DOE Grid Deployment Office decided to extend the deadline in response to updated disaster data, which increased grant allocations for 243 tribes to better account for the probability of climate-related disruptions on native land.
Sunrise brief: Solar industry reacts to finding that five module makers violated antidumping laws
Also on the rise: California solar generation grew twentyfold in a decade. KiloVault introduces solar-ready DIY off-grid battery. And more.
California solar generation grew twentyfold in a decade
New data shows that the energy mix in California is moving away from fossil fuels, and embracing wind, solar and other clean resources.
New York State increases clean energy storage research incentives
Four demonstration projects receive funding to test and scale different long-duration energy storage technology proposals.
Top five solar inverter vendors accounted for 71% of shipments in 2022
Global inverter shipments increased to 330 GWac with Huawei, Sungrow, Ginlong, Solis, Growatt and GoodWe named as the top vendors.
