50 states of solar incentives: Kansas
Kansas is expected to ramp up its solar buildout considerably over the next five years. The state sources much of its clean energy through the operation of wind turbines.
Dominion Energy acquires utility-scale pollinator solar project in Virginia
The Longroad Energy’s 108 MW Foxhound Solar Project to be acquired by Dominion Energy was the first utility-scale solar project to receive Virginia Pollinator-Smart biodiversity certification.
Robotic solution designed to address solar installer shortage
A robotic PV construction solution from Sarcos delivers, detects, lifts, and places PV modules in large-scale solar plants. It has recently field tested and validated the prototype solution in a pilot project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Sunrise brief: Tesla announces Megapack stationary battery factory, eyes 2.3 TWh production in master plan
Also on the rise: Solar-powered cannabis cultivation. U.S. costs are too high for new Chinese solar polysilicon factory. And more.
Tesla announces Megapack stationary battery factory, eyes 2.3 TWh production in master plan
Tesla’s announced second Megafactory will be located in Shanghai and come online by 2024, increasing the company’s annual global Megapack manufacturing capacity to 83 GWh/year. At this rate, and according to Tesla master plan, only 55 more Megafactories are needed in order to achieve 100% clean energy globally.
National laboratory software models lithium-ion battery supply chain
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory tool surveys how changes in costs, battery adoption scenarios, and international actions affect long-term trends in the battery supply chain.
Canadian Solar rebrands global development business as Recurrent Energy
Recurrent Energy was previously the company’s North American developer, whereas it will now encompass its Global Energy segment.
Solar-powered cannabis cultivation
Cannabis prohibition drove a culture of clandestine production in the past and solar helped growers to cultivate it at remote, off-grid sites. Now, as a global commercial cannabis market emerges, solar has an even bigger role to play.
Sunrise brief: Invoke eminent domain, Marshall Plan for renewable energy, said JP Morgan CEO
Also on the rise: Global consensus shows solar must grow over 7,000% by 2050 to decarbonize. Transforming the grid with electric vehicles. And more.
Invoke eminent domain, Marshall Plan for renewable energy, said JP Morgan CEO
Jamie Dimon placed the energy transition in the crosshairs in a letter to shareholders.
