Renewables developer Longroad Energy secures $600 million in debt financing
The funding adds to a $500 million equity investment made in Longroad Energy in 2022.
Study frames out EV charging network for the western National Park system
Assuming there are nearly 40 million EVs on the road by 2030, researchers suggest the region needs between 2,350 and 4,610 direct current fast charging ports.
Infinite Turbine debuts heat pump turbine for homes, businesses
Infinite Turbine has developed a heat pump turbine for residential and commercial applications, using PV or alternative electricity sources for simultaneous cooling and hydraulic power. The tech can be retrofitted with existing CO2 heat pump systems for air conditioning, hot water, and process heat.
Solar module prices may reach $0.10/W by end 2024
Tim Buckley, director of Climate Energy Finance, speaks to pv magazine about the current steep trajectory of solar module prices. He estimates that PV panels prices will end up dropping by 40% this year and predicts the closure of old technology and sub-scale solar manufacturing facilities, both in China and globally.
Lessons learned: Battery energy storage systems
Taking a rigorous approach to inspection is crucial across the energy storage supply chain. Chi Zhang and George Touloupas, of Clean Energy Associates (CEA), explore common manufacturing defects in battery energy storage systems (BESS’) and how quality-assurance regimes can detect them.
An ag-tech revolution powered by the sun
The growing role that agrivoltaics can play in helping to significantly reduce energy costs and meet clean energy targets.
Monitoring software may increase New York State’s grid capacity
Sustainable energy company Avangrid Inc. announced a pilot project with LineVision Inc. that explores increasing New York’s current transmission capacity through monitoring software.
Soltec introduces hail defense algorithm for solar trackers
Hail losses in exceeded $1 billion in the United States in 2021.
People on the move: Rabobank, Peninsula Clean Energy, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
U.S. Energy Information Administration says solar power will surpass hydropower by 14% next year
The rapid growth in the generation capacity of solar systems and decreased manufacturing costs can be attributed to this finding.
