Utilities are investing in renewables more than ever before to improve their ESG profiles
Ernst & Young’s 2021 report detailing transactions in power and utilities shows a higher focus on ESG initiatives and renewable deals across the country’s utilities.
Sunrise brief: Utilities appeal FERC denial to leave TVA–decision goes to courts
Also on the rise: LONGi modules detained under Hoshine WRO released. IBC solar cells shows efficiency potential of over 29%. SPI to begin manufacturing in former Sunergy plant. Is accelerated interconnection possible? Build Back Better now or later.
Standardization turns EV potential to reality
Mass adoption of electric vehicles presents boundless opportunities for these vehicles to support our grid and power our homes. Developing and adopting standards for this emergent technology is needed to accelerate the path to these opportunities.
Utilities appeal FERC denial to leave TVA
The decision will now go to the courts, where subsequent decisions and appeals could drag this matter on far into the foreseeable future.
ROTH: 100MW of modules detained under Hoshine WRO released
Shipping containers storing roughly 100MW of LONGi solar modules have been released, reports ROTH Capital Partners in an industry note, while Trina has had the vast majority of its detained product released, if not all of it entirely.
Ohio regulators approve 325MW solar project
The project is the third-largest approved under the state’s recent large-scale solar boom.
Schneider Electric purchases controlling stake in EnergySage
The acquisition is expected to enable EnergySage to develop new solutions for high-efficiency HVAC, smart home devices, and other clean energy products and services.
NREL launches 100% renewables study for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has 40GW of solar potential, said national lab staff in a webinar. The 100% study will begin by modeling the renewables milestones set by Puerto Rico law.
Convergent’s battery storage facility is up and running in the LA Basin
Two energy storage systems financed and developed by Convergent Energy + Power are operational and expected to increase grid reliability for Southern California Edison customers.
Community solar project in Virginia launches 25% renewable energy option for a small premium
Harrisonburg Electric Commission will purchase power from the Acorn Solar project through a PPA with Dominion Energy.
