Tribes to sponsor 1 to 3 GW of renewables to help retire dams and restore salmon
Four Native American tribes, two states and the U.S. Government have agreed to work together to replace the energy now produced by hydroelectric dams. The U.S. Congress could then vote to breach the dams to restore native fish populations.
Sunrise brief: South Dakota solar up 3600% in 2023
Also on the rise: April total eclipse to impact solar generation from Mexico to New England. Zero Emission Transportation Association launches EV resource page. And more.
Building not your average dream home: The roof
A benefit to designing the roof for optimal solar production is the ability to plan for all the ventilation and plumbing to be on the north-facing side to both maximize system size and prevent any energy losses from shading.
South Dakota solar up 3600% in 2023, doubling again in 2024
South Dakota had a solar energy surge with the activation of its first utility-scale facility, an 80 MWac project. The state anticipates a doubling in capacity by 2024, with the addition of a second 128 MWac utility-scale solar facility.
Nebraska introduces legislation to prevent HOA from barring solar installation
Under the bill, any regulations prohibiting solar installations would be deemed void and would have a civil cause of action of violation occurs.
Zero Emission Transportation Association launches EV resource page
The resource aims to help stop the spread of misinformation about electric vehicles and scale 100% adoption.
Sunrise brief: Venture capital funding in energy storage increases 59% year over year
Also on the rise: Agriculturally integrated solar takes flight. ADT security exits rooftop solar business. And more.
ADT security exits rooftop solar business
The home security provider posted losses of $89 million in its solar business over the first nine months of 2023.
Venture capital funding in energy storage increases 59% year over year
Mercom Capital reported the U.S. invested $9.2 billion of venture capital in energy storage in 2023.
Sandia National Laboratories design grid-resiliency algorithm
The software includes various tools to isolate downed or damaged lines, automate energy production and consumption regulation and troubleshoot unintentional loops.
