College students compete in simulated cyber attack on a solar installation
The 2022 CyberForce Competition promotes cybersecurity careers that protect the nation’s energy systems.
50 states of solar incentives: Tennessee
There is a dearth of solar policy in Tennessee, and development has been relatively dead in the water since 2019. While distributed rooftop solar has little support, corporate-backed utility-scale solar is expected to rise.
SunPower adds 23k new customers and doubles earnings in record Q3
The residential solar and storage integrator continues to see more customers turning to solar as U.S. retail energy prices rise 14.3% year over year.
Preventing cyberattacks on distributed energy resources
As cyber risks rise with increasing deployment of distributed energy resources, the government and industry are defining the steps needed to ensure cybersecurity.
Sunrise brief: Idaho utility plans to slash rooftop solar net metering 60%
Also on the rise: Canada introduces major investment tax credits for clean energy. A majority of new solar panels will retain 80% production after 30 years. And more.
Brookfield Renewable highlights 10 GW, three-year solar, storage and wind project development pipeline
BEP’s three recent corporate acquisitions bring together close to 25 GW of development-stage assets.
Lithium battery triggers New York high-rise fire
The New York City authorities have determined that a lithium battery in an unspecified micromobility device triggered a recent high-rise fire that injured dozens in Manhattan.
Idaho utility plans to slash rooftop solar net metering 60%
An independent study found critical issues with Idaho Power’s analysis of the value of rooftop solar and says it fails to quantify important benefits of distributed solar that are known and measurable.
GameChange Solar launches mounting system for east-west oriented solar parks
GameChange Solar designed its new fixed-tilt racking system to maximize module density, with a ground coverage ratio of up to 98%. The systems costs $0.039/W in the United States and $0.029/W in other markets, for a typical 105 mph wind load.
CSA Group opens EV, energy storage testing and standards facility
Ohio-based testing and certification facility to provide services to energy storage and EV equipment manufacturers.
