Sunrise brief: Manchin blocks climate bill, Biden said he will take executive action
Also on the rise: BLM approves 500 MW Oberon Solar Project on 2,700 acres in California desert. SOLV Energy, SEI partner to empower women in solar. And more.
The mobility rEVolution: Rising gas prices supercharge EV adoption in the US
In the US, Volkswagen partners with Tesla cofounder’s company Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries; in Germany, Volkswagen launches renewables-powered fast-charging EV park with second-life batteries; and Polestar, Mercedes and BMW release fresh sales figures.
Sunrise brief: Californians will still get burned under solar killer proposal
Also on the rise: Tigo Energy files patent lawsuit against SMA Solar in the US. DOE invests $56 million in solar manufacturing and recycling.
PNC Bank signs 80 MW power purchase agreement with Mammoth Solar
The second announced PPA for the project will help the bank to power nearly 50% of its legacy operations in the Mid-Atlantic with renewable electricity.
DOE invests $56 million in solar manufacturing and recycling
The initiatives will support recycling processes, manufacturing perovskite PV cells, boosting thin-film cadmium telluride module manufacturing, and creating easier and more effective pathways to commercialization.
Novel method to turn existing solar parks into agrivoltaic facilities
An international research team has developed a new methodology to increase levels of pollination at ground-mounted solar plants. It involves the development of new vegetated land cover below and around solar parks.
Applying agricultural siting guidelines to renewable energy permitting
The development of statewide renewable energy siting matrices can help reduce barriers to renewable energy development by providing guidance to local decision makers, according to a paper released by the Center for Rural Affairs.
Navajo Nation community gains energy independence with solar plus storage
Hard Rock Chapter House in Navajo Nation is now powered by clean, resilient and affordable energy.
No resting on laurels, New York seeks to improve upon successful solar programs
NYSERDA has launched a Request for Information to gain stakeholder feedback on refinements to the state’s Large Scale Renewables procurement and Clean Energy Standard programs.
RFP alert: Tennessee Valley Authority seeks 5 GW of carbon-free energy
In its quest to be net-zero by 2050, TVA plans to bring an additional 10 GW of solar energy online by 2035.
