Department of Defense maintains strong commitment to renewable energy
The U.S. DoD is in the unique position of being able to make significant investments in climate change and clean energy with significant bipartisan support.
Sunrise brief: Silicon cost per watt down 96% over last two decades
Also on the rise: Waste-to-hydrogen facility to fuel transportation in California. BP to construct 134 MW project in Ohio for Meta. And more.
RMI launches virtual power plant partnership with Google Nest and GM
VP3 Initiative will help catalyze potential for the rapid growth of virtual power plants.
Powin partners with SMA America for 2 GW supply agreement
Powin is expected to install battery systems over the next few years with SMA’s power inverters and other solutions.
Off-grid solar plus storage EV ARC systems to be deployed by Puerto Rico government agencies
Puerto Rico’s power grid requires more than $130 billion in repairs after recent hurricanes. Solar and storage companies have provided distributed energy solutions in the aftermath of increasing storms.
UConn receives $4.4 million solar-plus-batteries predictive resilience grant
The University of Connecticut’s Eversource Energy Center will develop technologies to shorten power outages.
U.S.-based battery manufacturer announces solid-state energy storage systems
Amptricity emerges from stealth mode with plans to manufacture solid-state batteries for residential and commercial installations.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar capacity to double in three years
Also on the rise: Solar tracker provider Array Technologies reports Q3 earnings surprise, chosen for 750 MW project. FTC Solar reveals updated Voyager clamping system, posts Q3 results. And more.
Microgrid installation at Cincinnati Zoo will take it beyond net-zero
A 28 MW solar array with battery storage to be installed at the Zoo’s Bowyer Farm will move the Zoo from net zero to net positive.
Preventing cyberattacks on distributed energy resources
As cyber risks rise with increasing deployment of distributed energy resources, the government and industry are defining the steps needed to ensure cybersecurity.
