Clean energy group asks FERC to re-do TVA plan that would replace coal with gas
The group asked the commission to evaluate replacing TVA’s coal unit with renewables, energy efficiency and storage, instead of gas, as part of the commission’s review of a proposed new gas pipeline that would serve TVA’s proposed gas unit.
Sunrise brief: EV shipping is set to blow internal combustion engines out of the water
Also on the rise: Sheep to manage vegetation at solar project in Colorado. Renewables expected to generate 22% of US electricity this year. And more.
REC Silicon and Mississippi Silicon agreement bolsters U.S. solar supply chain
The recent Hanwha investment will enable a re-start of the currently idle Moses Lake plant in 2023 and make available high volumes of cost competitive, high quality, and low carbon solar grade polysilicon.
Renewables expected to generate 22% of US electricity this year
The Energy Information Administration projects renewable energy to reach a record share of generation mix this year.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar industry eyes 50 GW of manufacturing capacity by the end of the decade
Also on the rise: Green Banks may compete for $27 billion from fund set up by Inflation Reduction Act. EnergySage Marketplace Intel Report points to changes in solar pricing, preference. And more.
Meyer Burger ramps up solar panel plans
Switzerland’s Meyer Burger is accelerating the expansion of its solar panel production capacity, following the extension of the U.S. solar tax credit for PV manufacturers and an order from developer DE Shaw for 3.75 GW of U.S.-made heterojunction modules.
SolarEdge Home makes its North American debut
This new home energy management solution is the brains behind home energy generation, battery backup and EV charging.
EnergySage Marketplace Intel Report points to changes in solar pricing, preferences
Prices are up, module maker market share shifts, storage sells despite cost, and more.
Sunrise brief: NREL releases a list of easily searchable solar ordinances
Also on the rise: EDF Renewables activates four energy storage projects in California. New IEEE standard may ease interconnection woes. And more.
Shoals reports record Q2 revenue, profit despite challenges
US balance-of-system specialist Shoals posted record revenue and gross profit in the second quarter on rising sales of components and strong demand for its combine-as-you-go system.
