DOE invests $20 million to extend solar lifecycle, cut waste
With reduced use and improved recovery of critical materials, PV system deployment will become less dependent on supply chain limitations and can sustain the expected growth in clean energy.
Debunking anti-solar arguments
As we delve deeper into the contentious ‘Citizens for Responsible Solar’, we refute the group’s poorly-crafted anti-solar arguments, exposing a disturbing pattern of fear-mongering and misinformation.
Scaling clean energy by and for Black farmers in Florida
In one Florida town, NREL researchers worked with local stakeholders and community members to develop a guide for installing solar panels on churches and other commercial-scale buildings across the state.
Sunrise brief: RETC rates solar panel brands in performance, reliability and quality
Also on the rise: California utility announces launch of distributed energy management system. Replacing coal plant with largest energy storage project in Indiana. And more.
Revolution 300 MWh energy storage project in Texas moves toward commissioning
Spearmint Energy announces mechanical completion and beginning of commissioning activities to bring PowerTitan BESS project online in ERCOT market.
Replacing coal plant with largest energy storage project in Indiana
AES Indiana filed for a 200 MW/800 MWh battery project, slated to be Indiana’s largest. Located at the site of a partially decommissioned multi-unit coal plant, now transitioning to gas, AES expects the project to receive a 40% investment tax credit with the Energy Community adder, and come online by December 1, 2024.
People on the move: Erthos, Enel, GreenStruxure and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Utility-scale solar and storage is on a roll across the U.S.
Also on the rise: The potential of pumped storage hydropower in Alaska. NY State provides additional $29 million for EV infrastructure and rebates. And more.
Vietnamese solar modules for U.S. projects
Thornova announced that it has 1.5 GW of solar modules available for the U.S. market. The company also plans to open a U.S. manufacturing site in 2024 where it will produce both solar cells and modules that it says will qualify for domestic content adders.
Utility-scale solar and storage project updates across the U.S.
pv magazine USA provides a roundup of five utility-scale solar updates from Massachusetts to South Dakota.
