New York Governor unveils strategy to achieve a minimum of 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan that is expected to generate enough clean electricity per year to power nearly 700,000 additional New York homes, including those in disadvantaged communities.
Sunrise brief: Prairie Wolf Solar project begins operation in Illinois
Also on the rise: GameChange Solar plans to use $150 million investment by Koch Strategic Platforms to expand market share and accelerate R&D. Brooklyn Public Library recently completed 21 kW solar plus storage project includes SimpliPhi lithium ferrous phosphate-based storage.
Lockheed Martin to provide flow battery for 103 MW Alberta solar + storage project
The Saddlebrook Solar + Storage Project will be a 102.5 MW installation, paired with 6.5 MW/52 MWh of Lockheed Martin’s GridStar Flow battery technology, and will be the largest flow battery energy storage facility in Alberta.
GameChange Solar receives $150 million investment by Koch Strategic Platforms
GameChange plans to use net proceeds from the investment to continue to expand its market share in the U.S. and globally and to accelerate R&D including balance of system solutions, new 2P tracker technology, a new fixed tilt system, and advanced tracker software.
Sunrise brief: California is the first state to require solar power and batteries for all new commercial structures
Also on the rise: Canadian BIPV manufacturer releases solar modules that look like roof shingles, microgrids solve modern-day energy challenges, what may be the world’s largest battery complete, Colorado utility releases RFP for solar with battery storage.
Want to go to Disneyland? You could take a solar-charged electric bus
Sage Energy Consulting will be assisting Anaheim Transportation Network on a comprehensive multi-stage plan to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, save on their electric costs and intelligently charge their new electric buses.
California first state to require solar power and batteries in commercial structures
The state has updated its Build Energy Efficiency Standards to include requirements for solar plus storage on all commercial and multifamily homes, while also requiring that all new residential construction – which already requires solar – to be energy storage ready.
Aerospace manufacturer Rocket Lab takes over space solar cell maker Solaero
Rocket Lab has acquired space solar cell maker Solaero for $80 million. The latter operates an 11,000m2 manufacturing facility in New Mexico and produces multi-junction cells with efficiencies ranging from 29.4% to 32%.
Software for sub-particle modeling of lithium-ion
A recent collaboration between the University of Ulm and NREL led to the creation of a computer model that could help faster optimize Li-ion batteries.
Sunverge to develop residential virtual power plant in Maryland
The 0.55 MW/2.2 MWh Elk Neck Battery Storage Pilot Program is intended to demonstrate the utility of distributed energy resources under real-world market conditions.
