Microgrids: A solution for modern-day energy challenges
Interest in microgrids has been growing as the country and the world confront more frequent, extreme weather events and an increased urgency to consider alternative energy sources. Microgrids aren’t a new concept, but they’re fast gaining traction for a variety of organizations to address modern-day energy challenges.
Stem Inc. acquires AlsoEnergy
Hoping to create a one-stop-shop solution for renewable energy projects, the deal adds 32.5 GW of solar assets across 50 countries to Stem’s existing software services platform.
Sunrise brief: Three solar projects in Georgia to power Meta (Facebook) data centers
Also on the rise: House passes forced labor bill for Xinjiang region, U.S. Solar Market Insight Report projects Build Back Better could add 44 GW of capacity through 2026, solar microgrid completed for crop production facility in the heart of the corn belt, Texas grid to get much-needed upgrade.
Three solar installations to feed Meta data centers completed in Georgia
The three projects add 287 MW of solar energy to the Peach State, and bring the capacity of projects supporting Meta’s (Facebook) operations to 435 MW.
U.S. House unanimously passes forced labor bill for Xinjiang region
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act would ban all imports from the Chinese region, unless the U.S. government determines the products were not made with forced labor. The region supplies 50% of the world’s polysilicon, an essential material in solar PV.
Solar microgrid for crop production facility in Indiana
Emergent Solar Energy completed a solar microgrid system for a crop production facility in Indiana, which will offset nearly 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide in its lifetime.
People on the Move: Enzinc, Polar Racking, EnerVenue, and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities, and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Milestones for residential solar in 2021
Also on the rise: A new EV battery factory in South Carolina, lithium-ion battery recycling company expands, solar module manufacturer Silfab and national installer Titan Solar strengthen partnership, more funding for solar on tribal lands, Apex Clean Energy inks deal with Wyerhaeuser, Shell buys storage and energy company Savion.
Proterra plans to open EV battery factory in South Carolina
The company’s first battery system factory on the East Coast is expected to produce multiple gigawatt hours of annual battery capacity and create more than 200 new jobs.
Li-Cycle to upsize Rochester Hub facility in face of growing demand
The facility will be expanded to process 35,000 tons of “black mass” annually, enough material for 225,000 electric vehicles.
