Unlocking a more affordable, reliable future with solar microgrids
Today’s microgrids are often associated with solar panels and battery storage, but they are versatile and can be powered by virtually any energy source.
Texas legislature passes bill to expedite solar, energy storage permitting
The Texas House and Senate passed passed a bill that aims to curb unnecessary permitting delays and fast-track residential solar panel and energy storage installations. Unless vetoed by Gov. Abbott, the law will go into effect in September.
Level 3 alert for solar inverters from nation’s power grid reliability council
North American Electric Reliability Corporation issued a Level 3 alert to transmission owners, planners and generator operators, urging immediate attention to how inverter-based resources respond to grid disturbances. The alert identifies persistent problems that continue to impede reliable solar and wind integration.
Anti-solar bills die in Texas House
Legislation that would “kill renewable energy in Texas” failed to progress in the state’s House of Representatives.
Solar strategist helps solar make sense of its policy ‘mess’
REC Americas strategy and policy director Brian Lynch, veteran of companies and roles that became roadkill of prior industry gyrations, plays rising role explaining its current policy morass.
Illinois considers clean energy package to tackle data center boom
Illinois lawmakers are working on an omnibus clean energy package that would introduce a Storage for All program, a Solar Bill of Rights, virtual power plant programs, to name a few.
Letter warns “significant quantities” of solar products could skip U.S. antidumping tariffs
A letter from the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing said the U.S. Trade Commission must act quickly to ensure tariff rulings are in place before a temporary gap creates an opportunity for solar components to be imported duty-free.
Commercial rooftop solar developer secures $175 million financing
Solar Landscape secured funds from PGIM Private Capital to support its growing project portfolio in Maryland and Illinois.
Texas to require recycling of retired solar, wind projects
One of the biggest states for solar passed legislation to require the recycling of retired solar and wind projects, pending the governor’s approval.
Water isn’t always the best answer to BESS fires
Fire protection engineers urge a defensive approach to battery fires, focusing on preventing thermal runaway from spreading rather than putting flames out directly.
