HelioWing: Pre-assembled residential solar canopy
World4Solar designed the HelioWing as a modular solar canopy that comes pre-configured and can be installed in a day.
Google to sell rooftop solar mapping data
New application programming interfaces (API) datasets from Google are designed for solar marketplace websites, solar installers, SaaS developers, and any user looking to understand rooftop solar potential of a particular address.
Bila Solar announces plans to manufacture lightweight solar modules in U.S.
The Singapore-based developer of glassless, frameless solar modules plans to invest nearly $35 million to renovate a facility in Indianapolis.
Sunrise brief: Arizona approves cut to solar compensation rates
Also on the rise: “Make it burn” and other lithium-ion first responder guidance. Coalition urges Biden Administration to scrap hydrogen hub plans. And more.
New York’s first state-owned energy storage project now operational
The 20 MW utility-scale battery energy storage facility will help accelerate the target of 6 GW of energy storage by 2030.
Solar-powered sensors for wildfire detection
An AI-powered sensor was developed by Dryad Networks to detect wildfires and alert first responders.
Arizona approves cut to solar compensation rates
A 37% cut had been proposed, but the Arizona Corporation Commission upheld the precedent of capping the reduction at 10%, but new risks may emerge.
Engie acquires Broad Reach Power
Engie has acquired 350 MW of operating storage assets and 880 MW of assets under construction from U.S. battery specialist Broad Reach Power, with commissioning of the latter assets expected by the end of 2024.
GridLab 100% clean reliable grid study uses scrubbed data from utility PNM
New Mexico utility PNM has three possible pathways—all relying on a high percentage of wind and solar generation—to reach 100% clean electricity while maintaining reliable service, found a study by the non-profit consultancy GridLab and a team of experts.
“Make it burn” and other lithium-ion first responder guidance
American Clean Power has published a guide for first responders on lithium-ion battery energy storage system emergencies, offering insights based on the 2023 NFPA 855 code revision.
