Huck Finn Solar Project will be Missouri’s largest to date at 200 MW
Developed by EDF Renewables, the Huck Finn project is expected to generate $14 million for local communities.
Sunrise brief: It takes more than recycling to establish a circular economy for solar and batteries
Also on the rise: California moves a step closer to opt-in dynamic pricing to help balance renewables. Community solar leader New York State gets another 25.4 MW across five projects. And more.
Leyline invests $10 million to support 1 GW of solar development
The investment will support Solterra Energy’s pipeline of 1 GW of distributed generation and utility-scale solar energy projects across the eastern United States.
Lithium-ion battery fire danger causes recall of 433,000 solar LED umbrellas
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada issued a joint recall for patio umbrellas due to fires caused by the lithium-ion batteries. overheating
Pacific Gas & Electric calls for participation in Tesla virtual power plant pilot
California residents who own a Tesla Powerwall can take part in the emergency load reduction program pilot, which could become the largest distributed battery resource in the world.
Sunrise brief: Senator Schumer–Prioritize sweeping clean energy legislation
Also on the rise: Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and colleagues questioned the emergency declaration. First Solar lands order from National Grid for 2 GW of solar modules. And more.
Constellation, Bank of America agree to 160 MW solar supply deal
The agreement is expected to cover 17% of Bank of America’s global annual energy consumption and marks the latest in a flurry of supply deals for the 1.3 GW Mammoth Solar project.
Rooftop solar and solar carport bring clean energy to Chicago’s Southside community
The new rooftop and carport system was built for the Chicago Urban League through the Illinois Solar for All program.
Construction complete on largest solar farm in Nebraska
The 8.5 MW community solar installation offers battery storage, a pollinator habitat, and an educational component for students at a local community college.
CS Energy awarded 270 MW solar portfolio in New York
The award comes as a part of NYSERDA’s fifth annual Renewable Energy Standard request for proposals, which aims to add more than 2 GW of clean energy projects to the state’s grid.
