Sesame Solar mobile nanogrids powered by solar and green hydrogen
Climate resilience solutions come pre-fabricated to generate clean, off-grid power for essential services and emergency response needs.
Enphase Energy expands battery storage deployment in Puerto Rico
IQ microinverters and batteries help residents of Puerto Rico avoid high electricity costs and frequent grid outages.
Sunrise brief: EV battery capable of 98% charge in less than ten minutes
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.
Floating solar array on Fort Bragg lake is largest in the Southeast
The 1.1 MW floating solar facility is paired with 2 MW battery energy storage system to provide resilience.
US Navy aims for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030
“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.
Enphase Energy microinverter receives first UL interconnection certification
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.
Sunrise brief: Sandia turns to solar to power the Moon
Also on the rise: LG new battery storage solution. New Belgium brewing beer with the sun. What you need to know about solar and affordable housing. Is solar worth it–compared to paying the utility? Part II of an American at Intersolar. And more.
Sandia turns to solar to power the Moon
Researchers from Sandia National Labs are partnering with NASA and the University of Puerto Rico to design microgrid controls for powering habitation and mining operations at NASA’s planned Artemis lunar base.
Fort Detrick adds energy storage to solar installation in support of Army’s resiliency goals
LS Energy Solutions contracted with Ameresco to supply the 6 MW/h energy storage system at the Army Garrison.
Go local, be free
Various visions of the disruption that the transition to cleaner, cheaper electricity sources will have on energy markets and supply exist. Critics anticipate expensive chaos, while advocates see a powerful new network emerge. Serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and energy futurist Bill Nussey has put his thoughts together in a new book, Freeing Energy, and pv magazine’s Tim Sylvia met the author to discuss its findings.
