New York could reach 8 GW of flexible electricity demand by 2040, helping balance renewables
Savings due to flexible demand could approach $3 billion per year by 2040.
RE+ Northeast 2025: Focusing on the new era of American energy dominance
With uncertainty surrounding the effect of changing federal policies on the renewable energy industry, the importance of strong state energy policy was a topic of discussion at this week’s RE+ Northeast.
Sunrise brief: Global utility-scale solar additions hit 182 GW in 2024
Also on the rise: Canadian startup secures patent for solar module cooling tech, job moves and more.
Tesla begins production at Shanghai Megapack Factory amid intensifying price war
Tesla’s first overseas energy storage plant starts operating as global competition from Chinese firms and pricing pressures mount.
Piclo opens electric grid flexibility marketplace in California
The distributed energy resource market provider enables operators of batteries, smart EV chargers, and demand response systems to sell flexible capacity to utilities.
New York Power Authority approves 2.8 GW of solar projects in strategic plan
After public feedback, the New York Power Authority’s finalized first strategic plan will add a combined potential capacity of more than 3 GW across the state.
Solar-powered, off-grid accessory dwelling unit
Mesocore offers a pre-assembled 18- by 24-foot tiny home with solar and battery storage.
Sunrise brief: Battery anode AD/CVD case moves forward, threatening to double U.S. battery costs
Also on the rise: Washington State solar recycling mandate..Churches become solar-plus-storage resilience hubs in Louisiana. And more.
Battery anode AD/CVD case moves forward, threatening to double U.S. battery costs
The United States International Trade Commission has affirmed it will move forward with antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, which may lead to tariffs as high as 920% on a critical battery material.
Global clean energy investment surpassed $2 trillion in 2024
Investment was more than double of 2020 totals, said a report from BloombergNEF. The U.S. led in Energy transition debt issuances, which grew its investments 5% year-over-year to $206 billion.
