Community solar legislation introduced in Ohio
If passed, Ohio would become the 24th U.S. state with a statewide community solar program accessible to residents of all walks of life, including low- and moderate-income communities.
Solar power crosses the political aisle; $75 million for agrivoltaics research
In a political landscape with ever-increasing divisions, solar has repeatedly crossed the aisle. This time, a new bill aims to fund agrivoltaics research and development over five years to help determine how to best integrate solar energy generation with U.S.-style farming operations.
RFP alert: USDA opens $1 billion loan program for rural renewables, storage
Partial loan forgiveness will be granted for selected large-scale renewable energy projects, plus any associated storage, that will serve a mostly rural population. Loan forgiveness amounts will range up to 20%, 40% or 60%, based on the project’s location.
People on the move: Aurora, Endurans, EDP Renewables, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Solar-hydrogen racing yacht to circumnavigate the globe
Also on the rise: Shoals files patent complaint for solar connectors and wire harnesses. Construction complete on largest solar plant in Texas. And more.
Solar microgrids, tractors among semifinalists in sustainable electricity for Africa contest
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation announced 20 semifinalist recipients for a prize in green energy, with $20,000 in initial awards and the potential for five teams to compete for a $1 million grand prize.
Shoals files patent complaint for solar connectors and wire harnesses
The company filed a patent infringement complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against Hikam America and Voltage, LLC.
Intersect’s Radian Solar among largest Texas projects at 415 MW
The utility solar project in central Texas uses First Solar U.S.-made panels and is one of the top 10 largest solar projects in the country, and largest in Texas, according to EIA data.
U.S. clean hydrogen roadmap released
In addition to releasing the roadmap, the Biden Administration has earmarked billions of dollars of funding for investing in the advancement of clean hydrogen, which has many uses and can play a vital role in reducing emissions from some of the most energy-intensive sectors of our economy.
Sunrise brief: Caltech researchers beam solar from space
Also on the rise: FEMA funds $97 million Puerto Rico microgrid with 15 MW solar, 12 MWh storage. Redflow to build 20 MWh redox-flow battery in California. And more.
