VPPs get the VIP treatment
With net metering waning in the United States and utilities looking for ways to affordably bolster their electricity networks, the US Department of Energy (DOE) is trying to support virtual power plant (VPP) deployment. Solar industry veteran Jigar Shah, known as the father of the solar power purchase agreement, is now leading the charge at the department’s Loans Programs Office.
Sunrise brief: DOE seeks state-backed clean energy projects for up to 80% loans
Also on the rise: McCarthy begins construction on over 1 GW of solar projects in U.S. Southwest. Monoprice unveils new PowerCache batteries with up to 1,000 W of output. And more.
Sunrise brief: U.S. Geological Survey and Berkeley Labs release updated solar project database
Also on the rise: Maxeon solar cells cleared of forced labor allegations after review. Kentucky regulators approve plan for 900% increase in renewable energy. And more.
Planned 77-home Florida community to include $4.2 million microgrid
Each new home will be outfitted with 8 kW of solar and every two homes will be connected with a 43 kWh battery.
Sunrise brief: Solar module prices dive to record low
Also on the rise: Most states are doing a less than stellar job at deploying microgrids. California Six Flags to install 12 MW solar carport. And more.
Most states are doing a less than stellar job at deploying microgrids
A recent report by Think Microgrid recommends that legislators or utilities develop a microgrid roadmap to guide the coordinated efforts between utility commissions, energy offices, and stakeholders.
Sunrise brief: Residential solar is getting crushed by high interest rates and regulatory changes
Also on the rise: U.S. Energy Department announces $3.5 billion to shore up electric grid. Briggs & Stratton launches new lithium iron phosphate battery packages. And more.
U.S. Energy Department announces $3.5 billion to shore up electric grid
Investing in America will fund 58 projects across 44 States to improve grid resilience and reliability.
Vermont utility announces emissions-free “zero outages” initiative
Green Mountain Power targets zero power outages by 2030, backed by a strong contribution from solar, wind, and energy storage linked in microgrids.
California children’s hospital to build resilient clean energy microgrid
The project team is led by the State of California through the California Energy Commission, and joined by Faraday Microgrids, and Redflow with zinc bromine flow batteries.
