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.
BrightVolt closes Series B fundraising for its lithium-ion battery development
Funds will be used to develop larger form factor products targeting industrial electrification and e-mobility markets.
Sunrise brief: SunPower weighs options for its C&I business as it focuses on residential solar
Also on the rise: Massachusetts considers SMART program changes, EV demand could tighten li-ion battery supplies for utility energy storage, and Greenbacker adds to its Colorado solar portfolio.
Supply shortages likely to hit utility energy storage as EV demand grows, IHS Markit says
Cell manufacturers are expected to prioritize larger customers in the automotive industry over relatively small energy storage system integrators.
Sunrise brief: Moss Landing incident likely not due to li-ion batteries, Vistra says
Also on the rise: Arevon taps Tesla for 6 GWh of storage, ABB launches a fast vehicle charger, and DOE offers a $2.5m prize to advance energy justice goals.
Sunrise brief: More solar manufacturing is coming to the U.S.
Also on the rise: Koch makes a $100 million investment in li-ion battery recycling, and battery energy storage pairs well with solar, says the EIA.
Sunrise brief: Fluence files paperwork for an IPO
Also on the rise: SEIA warns of a ‘death blow’ if anti-dumping solar tariffs are pursued, and Ford Motor plans a major EV and battery investment.
Ford plans $11.4 billion investment to build EVs and batteries
The company will partner with South Korea-based SK Innovation to build facilities to produce and eventually recycle EV batteries.
KORE and ZEV to develop technology to electrify the transportation sector
The KORE and ZEV teams plan to focus on thermal management, safety, and module and pack configurability towards higher energy and power densities.
Sunrise brief: 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030, NY governor says
Also on the rise: Top Gun energy storage project enters service, Broad Reach buys batteries from Chinese manufacturer, and a solar/battery delivery van with 400km range.
