Statewide RPS platforms require 300 TWh of clean energy by 2030, 800 TWh by 2050
Renewable portfolio standard policies require total non-hydro renewables generation to reach 28% of electricity sales by 2050 compared to 17% today, according to a Berkeley Lab report.
DOE recognizes long duration energy storage as a critical technology
The U.S. grid could require 225 GW to 460 GW of LDES capacity resources for a net-zero economy by 2050, representing $330 billion in capital requirements.
The energy transition is off-track, says IRENA
The global transition to carbon-free energy has fallen behind pace to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, a key threshold set forth by the Paris Agreement.
The missing ingredient in U.S. solar policy
To realize the IRA’s full potential, the solar industry needs well-defined and prompt guidance regarding the IRA’s implementation. Additionally, federal permitting reform is needed to address issues of congestion, interconnection and transmission.
Energy storage production not keeping pace with global demand
A survey by Jabil and SIS International Research found that 88% of respondents are struggling to scale up production of energy storage systems to keep pace with heightened demand in the energy transition.
Sunrise brief: How your state can fix interconnection of distributed solar and storage
Also on the rise: Savant Systems releases 18.5 kWh home battery. Mycrogrid Materials solar recycling coming to California. And more.
Clark State to offer paid training program at Big Plain Solar project
Students and interns can learn solar fundamentals and gain an understanding of various components, system architectures, and applications for solar systems.
Solar module recycling facility coming to Coachella Valley, California
Upon opening, Mycrogrid Materials Recycling will be among the first solar recycling facility in the U.S. developed by a solar installation company, which is also expected to be its largest contributor of end-of-life modules.
How your state can fix interconnection of distributed solar and storage
IREC and Vote Solar have recommended individualized state-by-state fixes to remove barriers to interconnection of distributed solar and storage, in a set of 50 state report cards.
Increasing restrictions on siting solar in the U.S.
A study from Columbia University has identified 59 new local renewable energy siting restrictions across 35 states in the U.S., taking the total count to 228. In addition, nine state level restrictions were noted as being severe enough to block projects.
