Microgrid

NEM 3.0 would be disastrous for locally produced solar energy and harm vulnerable communities who want access to local solar and jobs. 

In the third in a series on virtual power plants, Jigar Shah discusses the range of possibilities for aggregated, behind-the-meter solar and storage in the United States today.

Also on the rise: Just one solar panel offsets the carbon emissions equivalent of 10 trees. Diversifying the solar supply chain necessary to meet climate goals. And more.

Also on the rise: $27 million in land lease payments for two solar facilities on public land. Strategy announced for preventing the importation of goods mined or produced using forced labor from the Chinese region of Xinjiang. And more.

Climate resilience solutions come pre-fabricated to generate clean, off-grid power for essential services and emergency response needs.

IQ microinverters and batteries help residents of Puerto Rico avoid high electricity costs and frequent grid outages.

Also on the rise: REC Silicon and Ferroglobe agreement will help establish fully traceable US-based solar supply chain. Toyota unveils 8.7 kWh battery for residential applications. And more.

The 1.1 MW floating solar facility is paired with 2 MW battery energy storage system to provide resilience.

“Climate change is one of the most destabilizing forces of our time, exacerbating other national security concerns and posing serious readiness challenges,” said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, in announcing the target.

The Enphase IQ8 Microinverter system certified to the new North American safety and grid interconnection standards for connecting solar inverters, energy storage systems, and distributed energy resources to the grid.