Hurricane-resistant solar and energy storage microgrid to be built in Puerto Rico
The Enel X-constructed microgrid will power project partner Eaton’s manufacturing operations.
Sunrise brief: Westbridge Energy enters the U.S. market with a Texas solar acquisition
Also on the rise: Energy shortages in China could disrupt or halt deliveries, a Tier 1 manufacturer warns; Arevon acquires a solar+storage peaker project; and researchers explain how large-scale solar can cool nearby areas.
Solar manufacturer warns of delivery delays or stoppages due to China’s power crisis
A memo sent to customers said that the company may delay or stop equipment delivery or seek to renegotiate contracts to pass through price increases.
Westbridge Energy acquires 221 MW Texas solar project
The company’s second major project news of the fall also marks its entry into the US solar market.
Competition is the sunshine that solar (and storage) need
For the residential solar industry in the U.S. to grow, the field of technological innovation and solution diversity must grow beyond the current market share.
Sunrise brief: SunPower weighs options for its C&I business as it focuses on residential solar
Also on the rise: Massachusetts considers SMART program changes, EV demand could tighten li-ion battery supplies for utility energy storage, and Greenbacker adds to its Colorado solar portfolio.
Distributed Solar Development portfolio adds 22 MW of community solar
All four projects in the portfolio are planned to reach operation by Q3 2022, with the fourth project currently undergoing acquisition.
Meyer Burger: Coming to America
Meyer Burger is one of the world’s leading research and implementation companies developing new solar power technology.
Sunrise brief: Key Capture and Sungrow ink battery supply deal
Also on the rise: PVEL crowdsources inverter performance data, and DOE offers a $2.5 million prize to expand energy justice and inclusiveness goals.
Key Capture Energy inks battery supply deal with Sungrow
The deal is for fully integrated two-hour battery systems for 390 MW of new battery storage projects, all of which are expected to start construction by the end of 2022.
