RFO alert: MCE seeks offers for renewable energy and storage
California public electricity provider seeks clean energy projects, with offers accepted through April 14.
Hitachi to supply converter stations to multi-state 2.4 GW power line
The transmission project is being upgraded to allow for the replacement of a legacy coal-fired generation facility with an 840 MW green hydrogen electrolyzer and energy storage facility set to enter operations by 2026.
Giving women support to engineer the renewable energy future
Recruiting more women into the engineering workforce and making more opportunities available in electrical engineering programs will foster true gender equity and help solve our current shortage of clean energy workers.
California tops the virtual power plant market
Wood Mackenzie report finds that California has more VPPs than the three follow-up U.S. states combined.
Sunrise brief: Tracking clean energy initiatives under the Inflation Reduction Act
Also on the rise: Drone designed for visual and thermal inspection of utility-scale solar. EnerVenue announces non-lithium battery gigafactory in Kentucky. And more.
Oregon research highlights zinc metal battery improvements
An Oregon State University research group has developed a zinc metal anode electrolyte that raises the efficiency of zinc battery cells to nearly 100%, a breakthrough as companies scramble to find non-lithium-ion alternatives to supplement a growing U.S. energy storage market.
Spruce Power acquires residential solar portfolio across 10 states
The acquisition of SS Holdings 2017 brings Spruce’s contract base to over 72,000 systems.
Connecticut commercial energy storage demand spurs government action
The State of Connecticut launched a second round of energy storage incentives two years ahead of schedule due to strong commercial demand, after approving 46.4 MW/139.4 MWh of commercial projects in the state in the first round.
SolSmart technical assistance program targets 1,000 leading solar communities by 2027
DOE SolSmart local government program adds new platinum-level designation, establishes new priorities around support for disadvantaged communities, extends its designation criteria, and more.
Sunrise brief: Qcells builds out U.S. supply chain with solar encapsulant facility in Georgia
Also on the rise: Meta picks utilities based on solar potential at data centers. Sunnova files for $3.3 billion Department of Energy loan. And more.
