Global installed PV capacity could hit 260 GW in 2022
The International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) estimates that 173.5 GW of new solar capacity was installed in 2021, and that figure might rise to 260 GW in 2022. pv magazine spoke with the co-chair of the European Solar Manufacturing Council to look into the figures.
Sunrise brief: Inside the IRA–What is an Energy Community?
Also on the rise: Tesla proposes enabling renewables developers to estimate a project’s interconnection costs. Utility-scale developer for sale. And more.
RFP alert: Alabama Power seeks proposals for renewable energy projects
Solar, wind, geothermal, energy storage and other projects from 5 MW to 80 MW are encouraged to submit proposals.
Utility-scale developer Innovative Solar Systems is for sale at $150 million
The company has a 10 GW active project pipeline, largely in Texas, and 11 years of history.
Inside the IRA: What is an Energy Community?
The IRA crossed the political aisle by providing an additional 10% tax credit for solar and batteries in former fossil fuel regions – with some suggesting 40% of the United States is eligible.
Quinone flow battery for grid-scale renewables storage now close to commercial viability
Startup Quino Energy has raised more than $7.8 million to scale up its quinone redox flow battery technology. Harvard University and University of Cambridge researchers came up with the initial research for the battery design.
Sunrise brief: Proposed regional clean hydrogen hubs to compete for $7 billion in DOE funding
Also on the rise: Renewable PPA price relief from the Inflation Reduction Act may take time. Salient Energy zinc-ion battery passes UL safety testing. And more.
Renewable PPA price relief from the Inflation Reduction Act may take time
LevelTen Energy’s Q3 report shows U.S. solar and wind offer prices rose 9.6% in-quarter, and current market forces may continue this trend for some time.
Bus Talk podcast to demystify electric school buses
Highland Electric Fleets launches a seven-episode podcast to help school districts and towns gain a better understanding of EV school buses.
Proposed regional clean hydrogen hubs to compete for $7 billion in DOE funding
Several teams plan to propose regional hubs in which large-scale clean hydrogen production would be paired with industrial and other end-uses for hydrogen. DOE gave examples of technologies that could meet its draft standard for “clean” hydrogen.
