Community solar, DG market gives rise to automated market system for procurement
Anza, a marketplace for small-scale utility, community solar and distributed generation projects including storage, sees itself as a digital online market resource for developers looking to book equipment and save capital in real-time based on market pricing curves and other factors.
First Solar files suit against Toledo Solar for false and deceptive practices
In an installation at the Governor’s mansion in Ohio, a First Solar employee noticed that solar panels in Toledo Solar boxes contained First Solar imprint.
Strata Clean Energy enters into 1 GWh battery storage tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service
In the tolling agreement, Strata will continue to own the Scatter Wash storage facility and APS, the buyer, will pay for the electricity used to charge the energy storage system.
People on the move: Tigo Energy, Rhythmos, Brown & Caldwell and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: PVEL names Top Performers in ninth edition of PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Also on the rise: Indoor cannabis growing facility runs on solar. New Jersey gears up to release agrivoltaic blueprint. And more.
ESA completes first phase of 3.6 MW cannabis grower’s solar farm
ESA Solar this week announced completion of a first 1.2 MW phase of a 3.6 MW ground-mounted solar project for a cannabis grower utilizing indoor growing facilities. Cannabis production represents more than 1% U.S. electricity demand, presenting a big opportunity for renewable energy adoption.
New Jersey’s agrivoltaic program moving forward, fighting interconnection
With a 200 MW solar pilot program and three Rutgers-based R&D initiatives, New Jersey is gearing up to unveil an agrivoltaic blueprint for public deliberation this summer.
Slate of 45 projects selected for New Mexico community solar program
InClime Solutions announced 200 MW of projects selected for inclusion in the next slate of New Mexico’s community solar program.
Powin signs manufacturing agreement with Jabil to produce 2 GWh U.S. storage systems
Powin has selected Jabil as its manufacturing partner to produce Powin’s Stack750 Centipede energy storage systems. Beginning in Q4 2023, Jabil will produce an initial annual capacity of 2 GWh, with plans to ramp up production to 4 GWh per year.
Origami Solar develops lighter weight solar module frames made of steel
The steel solar module frame was developed in collaboration with global steel industry partners to facilitate a smooth transition into high-volume, regional production.
