Markets & Policy

The solar energy projects are expected to offset around one-third of the electric demand of the county’s public buildings.

Forty-two states plus D.C. took a total of 155 actions related to distributed solar policy and rate design in the first quarter, with nearly a third related to distributed generation compensation rules.

Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.

The U.S. tripled storage installations in 2020, accounting for 38% of new capacity, and is expected to lead future capacity additions.

A 90% clean grid with a transition to EVs would achieve lower electricity costs than one without, the study shows. Transmission investments would mainly be spur lines to new renewable generation.

Much of the new utility-scale solar will be in West Texas where transmission capacity that benefits wind resources is helping to spur solar development.

Two projects, one in North Carolina and the other in Texas, will keep the candy maker on track to cut its emissions by more than 50% by 2030. 

The automaker’s future Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging. Most will have 400V battery packs and up to 200 kW fast charging capability.

Also on the rise: CleanCapital inks a $300 million commitment from Manulife, Power Edison BESS to set sail, and Gen. Grant’s historic New York cottage gets a solar-plus-storage system.

The deal with Hong Kong’s Towngas will pilot the company’s nickel-hydrogen battery technology and serve as an audition for future deals to come.